Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Web Accessibility for Developers - Essential Skills for Web Developers
Digital Education Strategies, The Chang School · Ryerson University
Web Accessibility for Developers is a technical resource aimed primarily at programmers. Learn how to develop accessible interactivity on the Web and gain expertise using WAI-ARIA, a W3C specification that enables optimal use of assistive technologies, like screen readers, when navigating the Web.
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Workplace Safety for US Workers
Kimberly Mosley · Long Beach City College
Over 160 million persons are employed in the US according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022). The efficient and functioning parts of any society require a willing and trained labor force. A very important aspect of skilled and trained labor in civil society is the safe workplace. This resource considers the history of work in the US and the intersection of social, economic, and environmental justice issues that undergird the included OSHA safety standards all workplaces must follow.
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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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Workplace Software and Skills
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Workplace Software and Skills is designed to flexibly support a range of courses covering computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications. The textbook covers both hard and soft skills that are applicable to a broad range of academic majors and careers. Workplace Software and Skills leverages complementary product features in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and similar applications.
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation - A Practicum
Sukhjit "Bob" Singh · De Anza College
Risk Assessment and Mitigation – A Practicum is a hands-on, scenario-based textbook where students manage risk in a simulated startup. Through real-world tools and reflection, learners build technical skills and leadership confidence—developing the mindset to lead through uncertainty, not just document it.
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Beginning Excel
Barbara Lave, Diane Shingledecker, Julie Romey, Noreen Brown, & Mary Schatz · Portland Community College
This textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2019, the textbook was written to be applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before. This textbook includes instructions for Excel for Mac also.
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Transforming Learning: Integrating Technology and Media in Education
Nasreen Rahim and Renee Albrecht · Evergreen Valley College
This textbook is designed for educators, aspiring educators, and others looking to enhance their teaching with technology. It targets introductory to intermediate skill levels, suitable for both new and experienced teachers. The text emphasizes the integration of digital tools & pedagogical strategies designed to engage learners. The text includes trends, best practices, and ethical considerations offering a comprehensive guide for effective technology use in modern education.
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Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
This book is intended to give students a basic understanding of the various types and uses of ingredients used in the baking industry, and how certain ingredients, in particular grains and flours are produced, graded and processed in Canada. Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker is one of a series of Culinary Arts books developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s food service and hospitality industry.
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Information Systems for Business and Beyond (2014)
Bourgeois · LibreTexts
Welcome to Information Systems for Business and Beyond. In this book, you will be introduced to the concept of information systems, their use in business, and the larger impact they are having on our world.
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Additive Manufacturing Essentials
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Additive Manufacturing Essentials is an introduction to the core principles, technologies, and methods in the field of additive manufacturing. Rooted in industry practice and innovation, the material presents examples and approaches from an array of companies, equipment producers, and software developers. The book is designed to support readers from an array of fields and areas of study, including engineering, science, management, operations, entrepreneurship, and education.
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ADMJUS 110: Principles and Procedures of the Justice System
Larry Alvarez · College of the Canyons
The text examines due process in criminal proceedings from pre-arrest through trial and the appeal process using statutory law and state and federal constitutional law precedents. Includes an in-depth study of each primary segment of the administration of justice system.
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Professional Ethics in Law Enforcement
Henry White · Prince George's Community College
This textbook on professional ethics in law enforcement explores the importance of ethical behavior, major ethical theories, and how they apply to policing. It addresses resolving ethical dilemmas, issues like use of force, gratuities, and abuse of power, and examines accountability through laws and independent investigations. It also covers challenges such as noble cause corruption, discretion, leadership, and the influence of police culture and technology on ethical decision-making.
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Meat Identification and Fabrication
Marshall Welsh & William R. Thibodeaux · Finch Henry Job Corps Center & Nicholls State University
This text offers you the opportunity to learn how nature made the domesticated and wild animals for us to harvest, fabricate, and prepare for table service. Along the way, we will explore their physiology and muscle composition as we learn how to divide them into primal, sub primal and usable cuts. The goal is to gain a working knowledge about the proteins we use in our profession and to learn how to make sub primals ready for guest service and the proper cooking methods for particular cuts.
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Hydraulics and Electrical Control of Hydraulic Systems
Jim Pytel · Columbia Gorge Community College
Covers hydraulics math, Pascal's Law, hydraulic schematics, fluid properties, series and parallel hydraulic circuits, regenerative extension, accumulators, flow control valves and flow control methods, pressure control valves, pumps, and electrically controlled hydraulic systems.
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Manufacturing Processes 4-5
Virasak · LibreTexts
This textbook provides an introduction to the important area of manufacturing processes and explains the hows, whys, and whens of various machining operations, set-ups, and procedures. Throughout this text, you will learn how machine tools operate, and when to use one particular machine instead of another. It is organized for students who plan to enter the manufacturing technology field and for those who wish to develop the skills essential for advancement in this occupational cluster.
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The Craft of Teaching: Engaging Techniques for Higher Education
Jennifer Solka · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This guide discusses metacognition, where student challenges meet teaching strategies, course design for engagement and opportunity, engaging minds with active learning, putting evidence-based instructional strategies to work, navigating AI in teaching and learning, discussion boards, and supporting students to self-advocacy.
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Independent Facilitator Basics to Work in California's Self Determination Program
Kelly Kuzer-Reyes · Taft College
Empowered Paths: An Independent Facilitator Guide to California's SDP attempts to demystify the professional responsibilities and opportunities independent facilitators face as they support participants in the Self Determination Program (SDP). There are chapters with professional advice, communication strategies, business tips, and technology tools to help lead future independent facilitators to professional success.
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Water 130: Waterworks Mathematics
Alvord and Blasberg · College of the Cayons
This text introduces basic mathematical principles related to drinking water distribution and treatment systems and wastewater treatment plants; including areas, volumes, pressure, flow rates, unit conversion, chemical dosage, detention time, and filtration rates. Focuses on mathematical computations within the expected range of knowledge on the State Water Resources Control Board exams for Drinking Water Distribution 1 & 2, Drinking Water Treatment 1 & 2, and Wastewater Treatment 1 & 2.
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Food Preparation Lab Manual
Erica Beirman and Kate Gilbert · Iowa State University
This lab book is intended for use in both the lab and kitchen. Each section of the book contains learning objectives, lab problems to be solved, recipes, questions, and observation charts for the input of data.
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Electric Circuits VI Experiments
Tony R. Kuphaldt · Bellingham Technical College
Learning electronic theory is all well and good, but like most real tasks, electronics is 20% theory and 80% practice. Just because a circuit works in a simulation does not mean it will work in real life. Take a look at some high-tech printed circuit boards (such as a motherboard) and you will quickly find strange layout techniques.