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Digging into Archaeology: A Brief OER Introduction to Archaeology with Activities
Amanda Wolcott Paskey and AnnMarie Beasley Cisneros · Cosumnes River College & American River College
This book is intended for use in a variety of introductory archaeology settings, such as in lectures and lab courses. This text can complement an existing traditional text or completely replace a standard text. It can be used for its activities or as a study resource. When we wrote this text, we designed the chapters to be brief, providing concise and to-the-point information.
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Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders
Alexis Bridley and Lee W. Daffin Jr. · Washington State University
Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders (formerly Abnormal Psychology) tackles the difficult topic of mental disorders in 15 modules and is updated through the DSM-5-TR. After the first three foundational modules, a discussion of mental disorders ensues to include depressive, anxiety, personality, schizophrenic, eating, and obsessive-compulsive to name a few.
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Small Group Communication and Presentation
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This book covers the dynamics of small-group communication. Students will explore their own communication skills and weaknesses through the application of critical thinking and analysis. They'll learn a variety of problem-solving and leadership techniques, including how to conduct meetings and discussions, as well as how to effectively and persuasively present information within small groups and as a small group to a larger audience, using research methods together to analyze information.
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GIS Commons: An Introductory Textbook on Geographic Information Systems
Michael Schmandt · Sacramento State University
This e-text focuses primarily on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)—a geospatial technology that enables you to create spatial databases, analyze spatial patterns, and produce maps that communicate more effectively. While this GIS textbook is principally an introduction to GIS, most of the chapter’s concepts are applicable to other geotechnologies including remote sensing, global positioning systems (GPS), Internet mapping, and virtual globes.
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CHEM 176: General Chemistry II
Shirley Fischer-Drowos · Widener University
This is the second semester of chemistry for science, biomedical and chemical engineering, and pre-med programs. Topics include gas laws, colligative properties, kinetics, equilibria, acids/bases, buffers, titrations, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and molecular orbital theory. An understanding of how chemistry applies to living systems and the natural world, green chemistry, and sustainable chemistry applications are emphasized.
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Human Services Field Work Practicum Manual
Wendy D. Bratina · Harrisburg Area Community College
This Field Work Practicum manual is for students in HACC's HUMS 215 Field Work Practicum course. This course provides students with a cumulative learning experience and is a required course in the Human Services, Social Services, and Addiction & Recovery Services degree programs at HACC. Students work in a human services agency under supervision. In this environment, students learn to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in their coursework.
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The Art of Being Human
Michael Wesch · Kansas State University
Anthropology is the study of all humans in all times in all places. But it is so much more than that. “Anthropology requires strength, valor, and courage,” Nancy Scheper-Hughes noted. “Pierre Bourdieu called anthropology a combat sport, an extreme sport as well as a tough and rigorous discipline. … It teaches students not to be afraid of getting one’s hands dirty, to get down in the dirt, and to commit yourself, body and mind. Susan Sontag called anthropology a “heroic” profession.”
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BIOL 108: Biology for Non-Majors Lab Manual
Michelle Bucks, Justin Bichler, and Brad Basehore · Harrisburg Area Community College
In the contents: 02: Lab 1- Science and Policy
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Infant and Toddler Education and Care
Susan Eliason · Bridgewater State University
This dynamic electronic text supports the Bridgewater State University (BSU) course, ECPK 324, which is an introduction to the field of infant and toddler childcare. Through reading the materials in the book and by participating in activities you can expect to explore research-based child learning and development; developmentally appropriate activities using a strength-based approach; quality caregiving routines; and environmental influences on growth and development.
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Food Studies: Matter, Meaning, Movement (Szanto, Battista and Knezevic)
David Szanto, Amanda Di Battista, and Irena Knezevic · LibreTexts
Food Studies aims to help readers understand and address numerous issues within food, food culture, and food systems. These subjects transcend disciplinary boundaries and call attention to how matter, meaning, and movement produce complex and dynamic food-human realities. Chapters range from sovereignty to breastfeeding, financialization to food porn, pollination to fair trade.
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Field Experience Practicum in ECE
Laura Daly · Woodland Community College
Field Experience Practicum in Early Childhood Education guides students in applying theory to practice through hands-on experience in early learning settings. Grounded in the Project Approach and relationship-based teaching, the text emphasizes observation, documentation, reflection, and collaboration with children, families, and colleagues. Designed for practicum students, it integrates coursework with real-world application and professional growth.
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Introductory Probability
Charles Grinstead & J. Laurie Snell · Dartmouth & Swarthmore Universities
This text is designed for an introductory probability course taken by sophomores, juniors, and seniors in mathematics, the physical and social sciences, engineering, and computer science. It presents a thorough treatment of probability ideas and techniques necessary for a firm understanding of the subject. The text can be used in a variety of course lengths, levels, and areas of emphasis.
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Python Programming
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 15: Data Science · 15.01: Introduction to Data Science
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EXPLORATIONS: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology
Beth Shook, Katie Nelson, Kelsie Aguilera, & Lara Braff, Eds. · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.05: Ways of Knowing- Science Faith and Anthropology · 2.01: The Science of Who We Are and Where We Come From
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Cognitive Psychology
Mehgan Andrade and Neil Walker · College of the Canyons
Ultimately Cognitive psychology is the scientific investigation of human cognition, that is, all our mental abilities – perceiving, learning, remembering, thinking, reasoning, and understanding. It is closely related to the highly interdisciplinary cognitive science and influenced by artificial intelligence, computer science, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, biology, physics, and neuroscience. Cognitive psychology studies how people acquire and apply knowledge or information.
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Foundations of American Education: A Critical Lens
Melissa Wells and Courtney Clayton · Virtual Library of Virginia
In this survey text, readers will explore the foundations of American education through a critical lens. Topics include the teaching profession, influences on student learning, philosophical and historical foundations, structures of schools, ethical and legal issues, curriculum, classroom environment, and the path forward.
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Physical Modeling in MATLAB
Allen B. Downey · Olin College
Modeling and simulation are powerful tools for explaining the world, making predictions, designing things that work, and making them work better. Learning to use these tools can be difficult; this book is my attempt to make the experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. By reading this book—and working on the exercises—you will learn some programming, some modeling, and some simulation. With basic programming skills, you can create models for a wide range of physical systems.
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Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Ferrier and Mays)
Michelle Ferrier and Elizabeth Mays · LibreTexts
This is the first edition of a modular open textbook designed for entrepreneurial journalism, media innovation, and related courses.
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Introduction to Human Geography
David Dorrel & Joseph P. Henderson · Georgia Gwinnett College
Geography is a diverse discipline that has some sort of connection to most every other academic discipline. This connection is the spatial perspective, which essentially means if a phenomenon can be mapped, it has some kind of relationship to geography. Studying the entire world is a fascinating subject, and geographical knowledge is fundamental to a competent understanding of our world.
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Democracy in Brief
United States Department of State · LibreTexts
Democracy in Brief touches on topics such as rights and responsibilities of citizens, free and fair elections, the rule of law, the role of a written constitution, separation of powers, a free media, the role of parties and interest groups, military-civilian relations and democratic culture.