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Principles of Economics Volume 1
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
This book is intended for the first semester of a two-semester course in Economics taught out of the social sciences or business school. Principles of Economics aims to teach considerable range and depth of Economic concepts through an approachable style and methodology. The authors take a three-pronged approach to every chapter: The concept is covered with a “Heads Up” to ward off confusion, a real-world application for that concept, and a “You Try It” section to make sure students are staying
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MSU: General Chemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver · LibreTexts
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Earth Science
Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
This Earth science textbook surveys Earth as an interconnected system, covering minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, water resources, deserts, and glaciers. It places Earth processes in geologic time and extends to the atmosphere, weather, climate change, astronomy, stellar evolution, and the solar system, emphasizing the dynamic interactions shaping our planet and its environment.
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Math 370: Precalculus
Carl Stitz & Jeff Zeager · Lakeland Community College & Lorain County Community College
This course improves upon the foundational mathematics and critical thinking skills required in the calculus sequence for STEM majors. Course content includes a rigorous treatment of the properties of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include systems of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities, conic sections, sequences and series, analytic geometry, vectors, parametric equations, and polar equations.
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HLTH-101: Contemporary Health Issues
Sally Baldwin · Ohlone College
This course promotes personal, family, and community well-being through an exploration of contemporary issues in health and wellness including exercise and fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management, mental health, and substance abuse. You will analyze personal health habits that contribute to the risk of disease, and develop a program of wellness that targets the reduction of risk factors for self, family, and the community.
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Introduction to the Modeling and Analysis of Complex Systems
Hiroki Sayama · Binghamton University, State University of New York
Introduction to the Modeling and Analysis of Complex Systems introduces students to mathematical/computational modeling and analysis developed in the emerging interdisciplinary field of Complex Systems Science. Complex systems are systems made of a large number of microscopic components interacting with each other in nontrivial ways.
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Developmental Planning in Preschool & Kindergarten
Amber Tankersley · Pittsburg State University
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Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics
Douglas Cline · University of Rochester
This text emphasizes the important philosophical advantages of using variational principles, rather than the vectorial approach adopted by Newton, and attempts to bridge the chasm that exists between the approaches used in classical and quantam physics.
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Calculus
Gilbert Strang & Edwin Herman · MIT & University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The text guides students through the core concepts of calculus and helps them understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them.
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Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications
Thomas W. Judson · Stephen F. Austing State University
This is an open source textbook designed to teach the principles and theory of abstract algebra to college juniors and seniors in a rigorous manner. Its strengths include a wide range of exercises, both computational and theoretical, plus many nontrivial applications. The first half of the book presents group theory, through the Sylow theorems. The second-half is suitable for a second semester and presents rings, integral domains, Boolean algebras, vector spaces, and fields, concluding with Galo
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Relational Databases and Microsoft Access
Ron McFadyen · University of Winnipeg
This text is a free introductory text that introduces MS Access and relational database design. The motivation is to support a second-year course on database systems which, to the student, is either a service course providing an introduction to database concepts, or, as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field.
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CHE 1800 General Chemistry I
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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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FHC_Interactive_Calculus_1A
Jennifer Sinclair · Foothill College
Introduction to differential calculus, including limits, derivatives and their applications to curve-sketching, families of functions, and optimization. Includes polar and parametric equations.
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The Science of Sleep
Sheryl Shook · Kapi'olani Community College
The Science of Sleep teaches us the vital importance of sleep and how it determines our mental and physical health. It explores the neuroscience of sleep and cultural, social, and political aspects of how people view sleep and are affected by sleep.
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Lifespan Development
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Lifespan Development aligns to the topics and objectives of most introductory developmental psychology courses taught across departments. Grounded in foundational theories and scientific research, the text teaches students about core aspects of human development—physical, cognitive, social, emotional—across the lifespan. A primary goal of the book is to incorporate content, scholarship, and activities that explore a variety of perspectives that encourage all students to feel seen and included.
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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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Elementary Statistics
Katherine Bowe · Concord University
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Chem 108: Textbook
Greg Hershey Suryn · Gettysburg College
This book is meant to cover the material for second semester general chemistry at the college level.
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HUS 2040: Introduction to Social Work
LibreTexts
This text presents the ethics, value, knowledge and policy base, principles and purposes of the profession of social work, including an examination of methods of practice. Traditional and innovative social work settings are discussed. Socio-historical development of social work and its influence on contemporary practice are reviewed.