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An Introduction to Cooperation and Mutualism
Michael Boland · University of Minnesota
This textbook introduces readers to the idea of cooperation and mutualism. Cooperatives and mutuals are participatory organizations in which members participate in control and governance, receive economic benefits through patronage refunds or net income, and become owners through equity. These mutual-benefit organizations exist alongside non-profit organizations and investor-benefit organizations through the global economy.
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COLL 110- Introduction to Personal Leadership
Valerie Mann · Johnson County Community College
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WATER 150: Water Treatment and Plant Operations I
Titiriga · College of the Canyons
This text presents the basic operating principles and techniques of the conventional surface water treatment processes of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration, plus those of disinfection processes. Assists in preparation for Grade T1 and T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate examination given by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
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Mechatronics: Fundamentals, Design, Integration, and Validation
Guoming Zhu · Michigan State University
This book will be used for both undergraduate and graduate level mechatronic system courses. The intension is to cover contents ranging from mechatronic system modeling and control to specific mechatronic system hardware including sensor, actuator, and microcontroller. Two mechatronic system examples will be introduced as examples for the class lab sessions; they are mini-Segway and three-wheel cart mechatronic systems.
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Introductory Chemistry (Petersen)
Anne Petersen · Introductory Chemistry (Petersen)
This text is designed as an introduction to the experimental science of chemistry. Using mathematical word problems and chemical terms, students will have an overview of inorganic chemistry. This course is suited for those who have no high school chemistry experience. This course serves as preparation for General Chemistry or the first course of a two-semester sequence that satisfies the requirements of allied health programs (e.g. nursing or dental hygiene) that require one year of chemistry.
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Pieter Kok · University of Sheffield
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Understanding Basic Music Theory
Catherine Schmidt-Jones · LibreTexts
The main purpose of the course, however, is to explore basic music theory so thoroughly that the interested student will then be able to easily pick up whatever further theory is wanted. Music history and the physics of sound are included to the extent that they shed light on music theory. Remember, the main premise of this course is that a better understanding of where the basics come from will lead to better and faster comprehension of more complex ideas.
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Chemical Principles
Ta-Wei Li · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Study of the essential principles of chemistry including atomic and molecular science, states of matter, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and reaction kinetics, which constitutes the foundation of modern chemistry.
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Getting to Know You - An Intermediate Integrated-Skills Module for English Learners
Sara Ferguson · Grossmont Community College
In this ESL module you will learn how to interview a classmate and write a profile, or short biography. The module includes reading and vocabulary lessons, listening and speaking exercises, writing practice and grammar lessons.
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Lebesgue Integration on Time Scales
Svetlin G. Georgiev · Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Managerial Accounting
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields.
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Mazoezi ya Rosa Mistika
Magdalena Hauner · University of Wisconsin-Madison
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CHEM 4210: Inorganic Chem II
Tasneem Siddiquee · Tennessee State University
Course provides a systematic survey of the descriptive chemistry of the elements, building on the theories presented in CHEM 4200.
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Developing New Products and Services
Anonymous · LibreTexts
This text outlines the important ideas of cultural intelligence and the steps that must be considered and then practiced to become a culturally intelligent leader. This text emphasizes that cultural intelligence is both a strategy and a tool towards cultural competency and proficiency. This book outlines the importance of understanding culture and its impact on organizations, the strategic value of cultural intelligence, and the significance of integrating and practicing cultural intelligence.
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PSYC 40: Lifespan Development
Michelle Pilati · Foothill College
The psychology of human development includes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development throughout the life span. Comprehensive presentation of the issues, forces, and outcomes that make us who we are. Topics in childhood and adolescence, emphasize child development including all stages from conception, through childhood, adolescence, adult issues, later life and gerontology, cover all life span stages and important topics.
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You, Writing! A Guide to College Composition
Alexandra Glynn, Kelli Hallsten-Erickson & Amy Jo Swing · North Hennepin Community College & Lake Superior College
This text is meant to be used in any first year College Composition class or as a general guide to college writing. The book focuses on writing as a process, not a product. The goal is to help students discover their own writing process, trying out different methods and strategies to find what works best for them.
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Elementary Trigonometry
Richard W. Beveridge · Clatsop Community College
Ancient trigonometry typically used angles and triangles that were embedded in circles so that many of the calculations used were based on the lengths of chords within a circle. The relationships between the lengths of the chords and other lines drawn within a circle and the measure of the corresponding central angle represent the foundation of trigonometry - the relationship between angles and distances.
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Popular Music
Todd Smith · Western Washington University
Welcome to the digital textbook for Survey of Popular Music. This text consists of a broad overview, covering many genres of popular music from the 19th century to the present.
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Introduction to Food Production and Service
Beth Egan · Pennsylvania State University
This book has been prepared for students studying hospitality management in the School of Hospitality Management at The Pennsylvania State University. Thanks to content contributions from Kimberly Cooper, Beth Mincemoyer Egan, Mitchell Lawson, Jean Pierre Ranjeva, George Ruth, and the TLT – Open Educational Resources staff.
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Supplements for Discrete Judy Dean
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