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Wellbeing, Freedom and Social Justice: The Capability Approach Re-Examined (Robeyns)
Ingrid Robeyns · Utrecht University
Wellbeing, Freedom and Social Justice: The Capability Approach Re-Examined is both an introduction to the capability approach and a thorough evaluation of the challenges and disputes that have engrossed the scholars who have developed it.
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ECED21203 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
LueCrecy Ragan & Emily Harris · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 1.1.01: How Young Children Learn - What Science Reveals · 11: Science Curriculum · 11.01: Science Sections
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Economics
Boundless · Boundless
Economics is the systematic study of how individuals, businesses, and societies make choices in the face of scarcity. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, theories, and applications of economics, combining both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives to give students a full understanding of economic behavior and outcomes.
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Programming Fundamentals - A Modular Structured Approach, 2ed.
Kenneth Leroy Busbee and Dave Braunschweig · LibreTexts
The goal for this text is to make it programming-language neutral, so that it may serve as an introductory programming textbook for students using any of a variety of programming languages, including C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Swift. Programming concepts are introduced generically, with logic demonstrated in pseudocode and flowchart form, followed by examples for different programming languages. Emphasis is placed on a modular, structured approaches.
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Communication in the Real World
Staff · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action.
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Scientific Computing
Jeffrey R. Chasnov · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
These notes for Scientific Computing is primarily for Math majors and supposes no previous knowledge of numerical analysis or methods. This course consists of both numerical methods and computational physics. The numerical methods content includes standard topics such as IEEE arithmetic, root finding, linear algebra, interpolation and least-squares, integration, differentiation, and differential equations.
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Intercultural Communication
Talita Pruett · Bakersfield College
Introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures. Appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. Practical application of skills will be highlighted.
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Acoustics
Wikipedia · LibreTexts
Acoustics is the science that studies sound, in particular its production, transmission, and effects. The science of acoustics has many applications which are dependent upon the nature of the sound that is to be produced, transmitted or controlled. In the case of a desirable sound, such as music, the main application of acoustics is to make the music sound as good as possible.
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Biol 101: General Biology l - Laboratory Manual
Brad Basehore, Michelle A. Bucks, & Christine M. Mummert · Harrisburg Area Community College
This course provides a foundation in life science. Topics include characteristics of living organisms, basic chemistry, organic chemistry, cellular structure, energetics, inheritance, and molecular biology. In the laboratory, students will learn basic techniques and learn the use of instruments in biology from basic microscopy to DNA fingerprinting.
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Observation and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Michelle Sands · Northern Illinois University
This text provides a holistic treatment of the observation and assessment of young children. It addresses the skills and knowledge for teachers in early childhood general education, special education and/or blended classrooms.
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NUTRI 300: Nutrition
Rose Giordano · Folsom Lake College
In the contents: 1.3: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
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Introduction to Anthropology: A Four Field Approach
Matthew Pawlowicz, Christopher A Brooks, Nancy Phaup, and Amy Rector · Virginia Commonwealth University
This textbook seeks to highlight the diverse voices of contemporary anthropology, emphasizing that anthropology works best amidst diversity. We hope that all students will feel more engaged when they see themselves reflected in the people, examples, and stories of contemporary anthropology, which has been profoundly improved by the inclusion of diverse, global perspectives over the past several decades.
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Physical Geology
Steven Earle · Vancover Island University
Physical Geology is a comprehensive introductory text on the physical aspects of geology, including rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciation, groundwater, streams, coasts, mass wasting, climate change, planetary geology and much more. It has a strong emphasis on examples from western Canada, especially British Columbia, and also includes a chapter devoted to the geological history of western Canada.
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Writing for Strategic Communication Industries
Jasmine Roberts · The Ohio State University
Good writing skills are important in today’s competitive work environment. This is especially the case for communication-related professions such as public relations, brand communication, journalism, and marketing.
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Introductory Sociology 3e
OpenStax · LibreTexts
This text aligns to the topics and objectives of many introductory sociology courses. It is arranged in a manner that provides foundational sociological theories and contexts, then progresses through various aspects of human and societal interactions. The new edition is focused on driving meaningful and memorable learning experiences related to critical thinking about society and culture and includes coverage of core concepts, discussions and data relevant to a diverse audience.
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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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Computer Networks - A Systems Approach
Peterson and Davie · LibreTexts
Peterson and Davie organize discussion of fundamental concepts in a way that is independent of layering. Thus, after reading the book, readers will understand flow control, congestion control, reliability enhancement, data representation, and synchronization, and will separately understand the implications of addressing these issues in one or another of the traditional layers.
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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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A Brief Introduction to Engineering Computation with MATLAB
Serhat Beyenir · British Columbia Institute of Technology
The strategic goal of the course and book is to provide learners with an appreciation for the role computation plays in solving engineering problems. MATLAB specific skills that students are expected to be proficient at are: write scripts to solve engineering problems including interpolation, numerical integration and regression analysis, plot graphs to visualize, analyze and present numerical data, and publish reports.
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Beyond Dichotomy - Synergizing Writing Center and Classroom Pedagogies
Steven J. Corbett · George Mason University
How closely can or should writing centers and writing classrooms collaborate? Beyond Dichotomy explores how research on peer tutoring one-to-one and in small groups can inform our work with students in writing centers and other tutoring programs, as well as in writing courses and classrooms. These multi-method (including rhetorical and discourse analyses and ethnographic and case-study) investigations center on several course-based tutoring (CBT) partnerships at two universities.