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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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All Things Flow - Fluid Mechanics for the Natural Sciences
Bill Smyth · Oregon State University
This book on fluid mechanics is concerned with phenomena that we have all been familiar with since childhood: flows you see in sinks and bathtubs, in rivers, and at the beach. Prerequisites include basic linear algebra, differential and integral calculus and Newton’s laws of motion. As we go along we discover the need for the more advanced tools of tensor analysis.
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Data Structure and Algorithms
Harrison Njoroge · African Virtual University
In the contents: 03: Basic Data Structures and Abstract Data Types
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Unfolding the Mystery of Life - Biology Lab Manual for Non-Science Majors
Ellen Genovesi, Laura Blinderman, & Patrick Natale · Mercer County Community College
This laboratory manual is intended for use in a biology laboratory course taken by non-science majors, pre-biology, and pre-allied health majors. Laboratory exercises provide students with experience in basic laboratory skills, gathering and organizing data, measuring and calculating, hypothesis testing, analysis of data, writing, and laboratory safety. The skill sets are designed to promote the development of critical thought and analysis.
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Friendly Introduction to Mathematical Logic
Christopher Leary & Lars Kristiansen · SUNY Geneseo & University of Oslo
At the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and philosophy, mathematical logic examines the power and limitations of formal mathematical thinking. In this expansion of Leary’s user-friendly 1st edition, readers with no previous study in the field are introduced to the basics of model theory, proof theory, and computability theory. The text is designed to be used either in an upper division undergraduate classroom, or for self study.
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Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
In the contents: 9.01: Basics of metabolism
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Nutrition Science and Everyday Application (Callahan, Leonard, and Powell)
Alice Callahan, Heather Leonard, and Tamberly Powell · Lane Community College
In the contents: 02: Nutrition Science and Information Literacy · 2.01: Introduction to Nutrition Science and Information Literacy · 2.04: Healthy Skepticism in Nutrition Science
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High Performance Computing
Chuck Severance · University of Michigan
The purpose of this book is to teach new programmers and scientists about the basics of High Performance Computing. Too many parallel and high performance computing books focus on the architecture, theory and computer science surrounding HPC. This book speaks to the practicing chemistry student, physicist, or biologist who need to write and run their programs as part of their research.
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Succeeding at Your Internship
Christopher J. Mruk & John C. Moor · Bowling Green State University
This text is a structured narrative about basic practical topics, such as finding an internship, getting started there, making effective use of supervision, understanding ethics, appreciating cultural diversity, becoming competent, and completing the internship. The text includes descriptions, suggestions, and exercises. It may be used as either a primary course text or, due to its relative brevity, a supplemental one.
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Human Reproduction: A Clinical Approach
Hala Bastawros · Iowa State University
This book is designed to provide a deep understanding of the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, covering a both basic reproductive biology and clinical applications.
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Mastering Public Relations
Anonymous · LibreTexts
Our purpose in this text is to introduce you to the concepts of strategic public relations. Our basic assumption is that you have some general knowledge of management and business terminology; we will help you to apply that to the discipline of public relations. Our text is based in current research and scholarly knowledge of the public relations discipline as well as years of experience in professional public relations practice.
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Principles of Social Psychology 1e International Edition
Rajiv Jhangiani and Hammond Tarry · Brock University and Adler School of Professional Psychology
This textbook provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of social psychology from an interactionist perspective. The presentation of classic studies and theories are balanced with insights from cutting-edge, contemporary research. An emphasis on real world examples and applications is intended to guide students to critically analyze their situations and social interactions in order to put their knowledge to effective use.
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Science, Physiology, and Nutrition For the Nonscientist
Judi S. Morrill · San Jose State University
In the contents: 1.01: Communication Gap in Science · 1.02: History of Nutrition Science · 1.03: Science and Nutrition Today
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ANTHRO 130: Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Carlos Bazua · Diablo Valley College
This is a class of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. The chapters selected to make this free textbook are a compilation of writings that are meant to introduce you to the basics of anthropological research. This is an auxiliary source, most of the class will be completed on canvas, but you will need to read these articles to get familiar with the history, theory and methodology of anthropology. [This is an image from a Mural by Mexican artist Jorge González Camarena (1908-1980).
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Chemistry 100: Fundamentals of Chemistry
Fred Garces · San Diego Miramar College
This course is an introductory study of the language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions and changes of matter and energy are studied, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Applications to everyday experiences are considered. This course is taken by students majoring in nursing or allied health sciences and provides a foundation for further coursework in chemistry.
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Instructional Technology
Susan Dumler · Fort Hays State University
In the contents: 1.01: Computer Basics
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Cell Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry for Pre-Clinical Students
Renee J. LeClair · Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
In the contents: 01: Biochemistry basics · 02: Basic laboratory measurements
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Design for Learning - Principles, Processes, and Praxis
Jason K. McDonald & Richard E. West · Brigham Young University
Our purpose in this book is twofold. First, we introduce the basic skill set and knowledge base used by practicing instructional designers. We do this through chapters contributed by experts in the field who have either academic, research-based backgrounds, or practical, on-the-job experience (or both). Our goal is that students in introductory instructional design courses will be able to use this book as a guide for completing a basic instructional design project.
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SWHS 365: Group Counseling (Baker-Nauman)
LibreTexts
This course introduces the basic elements and techniques of group counseling. Through class discussions, in-class practice, and role plays students will learn the knowledge and skills needed for effective group facilitation. The course emphasizes different types of groups, stages of group process, and techniques for counseling specific populations including individuals with substance use disorders and those from diverse backgrounds.
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Molecular Therapeutics
Elvin D. de Araujo, Bilal Saqib, Jeffrey W. Keillor, and Patrick T. Gunning · eCampus Onterio
This resource seeks to provide a comprehensive introduction into topics in basic life sciences blended with pharmaceutical chemistry by providing an overview of the different drugs that are available on the market and their mechanism-of-action. This includes clinical drugs used in blood clotting, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and neuropathic pain. Each episode highlights a specific class of drugs, the underlying physiology of the disease it treats, the fundamental chemistry principles behind the dru
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Understanding Sound
David Abbott · Buffalo State College
In the contents: 3.02: Wave basics