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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Introduction to Humanities 2e
Lori-Beth Larsen · Central Lakes College
In the contents: 1.09: The Arts · 1.12: Visual Arts · 1.13: Culinary Arts
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World Geography A/B
Nina Sprouse · Mizzou Academy
In the contents: 7.03: The Religious Hearths of North Africa and Southwest Asia
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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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Business Math
Jean-Paul Olivier · Red River College of Applied Arts, Science, & Technology
Business math is the study of mathematics required by the field of business. Business professionals will work with taxes, gross earnings, product prices, and currency exchange; they will be offered loans, lines of credit, mortgages, leases, savings bonds, and other financial tools. This textbook covers all of these topics and how these financial tools can maximize their earnings and minimize their costs. It discusses how to execute smart monetary decisions both personally and for their business.
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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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OERI Contemporary World Geographies
Aline Gregorio, Jason Scogtt, Nazanin Naaghi, Waverly Ray · OERI
In the contents: 1.02: Where on Earth The Geographic Grid · 4.03: Cultural Hearths of Writing and Abrahamic Religions · 4.05: Contemporary Art and Culture in SWANA
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GEL 98-16: Geobiology
Dawn Sumner · University of California, Davis
GEL 53: Introduction to Geobiology is required for Geology majors at UCD. This course is designed to be fully interactive. Geobiology is a new and growing field with an emphasis on how life and especially microbial communities interact with Earth throughout Earth history. This course provides students with a conceptual framework for how environments on Earth have shaped the evolution of life and how metabolic and other cellular processes have influenced Earth.
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Introduction to Fluid Motions and Sediment Transport
John Southard · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In the contents: 7.02: The Coriolis Effect on the Earth's Surface · 8.03: Particle Motions vs. Turbulence · 9.02: Forces on Bed Particles
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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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Electric Circuits I Direct Current
Tony R. Kuphaldt · Bellingham Technical College
Modern life could not exist if it were not for electricity and electronics. The history of electricity starts more than two thousand years ago, with the Greek philosopher Thales being the earliest known researcher into electricity. But it was Alessandro Volta who created the most common DC power source, the battery (for this invention the unit Volt was named after him). Direct current (also known as DC) is the flow of charged particles in one unchanging direction (most commonly found as electron
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation - A Practicum
Sukhjit "Bob" Singh · De Anza College
In the contents: 02: PART I- Foundations · 2.04: Chapter 4- Building SMDC- The Real-World Challenges of Launching a Health-Tech Startup in a High-Stakes Environment · 03: PART II- Risk Practicum - Milestones 1 to 12
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Introduction to Humanities
Lori-Beth Larsen · Central Lakes College
In the contents: 1.07: The Arts · 1.09: Performing Arts · 1.10: Visual Arts
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Principles of Computer System Design
Jerome H. Saltzer & M. Frans Kaashoek · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction is published in two parts. Part I, containing chapters 1-6, is a traditional printed textbook published by Morgan Kaufman, an imprint of Elsevier. Part II, containing chapters 7-11, is available here as an open educational resource.
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Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Corequisite Workbook
Victoria Dominguez, Cristian Martinez, & Sanaa Saykali · Citrus College
In the contents: 02: Cartesian Coordinate System
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Résumer, Synthétiser, Argumenter
Sylvie Clamageran and Henriette Gezundhaj · York University
In the contents: 01.04: Chapitre 4 - Resumer des articles de nouvelles · 01.05: Chapitre 5 - Resumer des articles d'analyse
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The Ends and Means of Education
Kevin Johnstun · Brigham Young University
This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.
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Introduction to Apparel Production Workbook
Laurie M. Apple · University of Arkansas
In the contents: 04: Learning the Parts of the Sewing Machine and Serger Sewing Machine
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Introduction to Climate Science
Andreas Schmittner · Oregon State University
This book describes how Earth's climate is changing, how it has been changing in the recent geological past and how it may change in the future. It covers the physical sciences that build the foundations of our current understanding of global climate change such as radiation, Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Both natural and human causes for climate change are discussed. Impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are summarized.
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Theatrical Roles: An Introduction to Theatre
Gibson Cima · Northern Illinois University
THEA 203: Introduction to Theatre explores the role of theatre as a major fine art, a cultural tradition, and a vital tool for communicating human values and ideas. Students typically examine dramatic literature, historical production styles, and the collaborative artistic roles that bring a script to life.
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Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
In the contents: 1.08: Whole Grain and Artisan Milling · 4.07: Cream of Tartar · 13.04: Partially Dried Fruits