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Introduction to Human Sexuality
Emerson Wolfe and Ericka Goerling · Portland Community College
In the contents: 01: Part I - Reflections and Explorations in Human Sexuality · 02: Part II - Professional and Clinical Topics in Human Sexuality
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Introduction to Community Organizing
Cynthia Kaufman and Angélica Esquivel Moreno · De Anza College
In the contents: 1.05: Liberation Theory Part 1 · 1.06: Liberation Theory Part 2 · 1.07: Liberation Theory Part 3
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Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions
Ramanathan, V.; Aines, R.; Auffhammer, M.; Barth, M.; Cole, J.; Forman, F., et al. · University of California
In the contents: 13.05: Smart Grid Technology
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Clinical Chemistry - Theory, Analysis, Correlation
Lawrence Kaplan & Amadeo Pesce · New York University & University of Cincinnati
This workbook is designed as a companion manual to the 4th edition of Clinical Chemistry: Theory, Analysis, Correlation by Kaplan and Pesce. It should be used as an integral part of a complete medical technology program. However, students of Clinical Chemistry will find that it is also a valuable study guide for preparing the certification examination. It allows the student to assess areas of weakness in basic facts, laboratory concepts, and clinical application.
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Geology
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 2.11: Reading- Abundance of Elements in Earths Crust · 06: Earths Interior · 6.01: Why It Matters- Earths Interior
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FS 101 Career Development and Decision-making Open Educational Resource (OER)
Elfi Hoskins and Heather Burns · HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
In the contents: 01: PART 1 - Who Am I · Part 1 Rest Stop - Who Am I · 02: PART 2 - Whats Out There
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Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics
Paola Cappellaro · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In the contents: 03: Radioactive Decay Part I · 4.04: Identical Particles · 07: Radioactive Decay Part II
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Geology of California
Allison Jones, Cole Heap, Debra Brooks, Emily Wright, Martha House, Steven Newton & Steven Skinner · Academic Senate of California Community Colleges Open Education Resources Initiative
In the contents: 3.01: Earth's Interior · 4.04: Earthquakes · 4.05: Measuring Earthquakes
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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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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
In the contents: 2.08: Prayer A Part of Daily Life for Muslims Around the World
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Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Laura Daly · Woodland Community College
In the contents: 1.02: Californias InfantToddler and Preschool Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations · 5.06: Childrens Exposure to Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence · 13: Partnering with Families to Support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Creative Development in Young Child
Donna King · Irvine Valley College
In the contents: 03: Artistic Development · 06: The Art of Play · 08: Integrating Art Across the Curriculum
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Mechanics and Relativity
Timon Idema · Delft University of Technology
In Mechanics and Relativity, the reader is taken on a tour through time and space. Starting from the basic axioms formulated by Newton and Einstein, the theory of motion at both the everyday and the highly relativistic level is developed without the need of prior knowledge. Applications covered in the book span a wide range of physical phenomena, including rocket motion, spinning tennis rackets and high-energy particle collisions.
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BIOL 8 - Introduction to Environmental Science (4th edition)
Emily Wilson · Bakersfield College
In the contents: 8.02: Earth's Energy Balance · 12.4.01: Earthquakes · 14: Cycling of Matter in the Earth System
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Quantum Chemistry with Applications in Spectroscopy
Patrick Fleming · California State University East Bay
In the contents: 02: Particle in a Box · 2.03: The One-Dimensional Particle in a Box
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MTH 95: Algebra 3
Math Department · Clackamas Community College
In this course, you’ll take an in-depth look at linear, quadratic, and rational relations, each with a focus on graphical properties, algebraic techniques, and real-world applications. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your number sense, deepen your critical thinking, and build the persistence to face new challenges head-on.
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BIOL 40A Lab Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Susmita Sengupta and Lakshmikanta Sengupta · De Anza College
In the contents: 08: Appendicular Skeleton Joints (Articulations) and Movements
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Lifespan Development A Psychological Perspective
Martha Lally & Suzanne Valentine-French · College of Lake County
In the contents: 7.15: Intimate Partner Abuse
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Intermediate Algebra
David Arnold · College of the Redwoods
This textbook is used by the Department of Mathematics at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California for instructional purposes in their Math 120 course, Intermediate Algebra. This text was written by the department specifically for use in Math 120.