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Attenuated Democracy
David Hubert · Salt Lake Community College
Attenuated Democracy is an engaging and relevant textbook for introductory U.S. government courses. From the opening letter to students through to the end, Attenuated Democracy has a clear narrative that helps students understand who has power in the American political system, why they have power, and what ordinary Americans can do to better balance the system—all while conveying the important concepts and ideas that any survey of U.S. government is expected to cover.
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Art of the Ancient Americas
Deborah Gustlin & Zoe Gustlin · Gavilan College
This textbook will explore the visual arts of the ancient Americas—from their prehistoric origins to the period just before European colonization. Through the study of sculpture, architecture, painting, textiles, and ceremonial objects, we will uncover how art reflected the beliefs, environments, and social structures of diverse Indigenous cultures across the continents.
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General Chemistry 112
Lisa Kendhammer, California State University Chico · LibreTexts
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LibreTexts Accessibility Toolkit
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A guide for creating and curating accessible LibreTexts
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Building Foundations of Construction Safety
Jenny Huang · Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Building Foundations of Construction Safety
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UCD: Physics 9C - Electricity and Magnetism
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9C introduces general principles and analytical methods used in electricity & magnetism for physical science and engineering majors.
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Art E103: Art History III (1840–Present)
Sarah Churchill · Housatonic Community College
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AC Electrical Circuit Analysis: A Practical Approach
James M. Fiore · Mohawk Valley Community College
The goal of this text is to introduce the theory and practical application of analysis of AC electrical circuits. It assumes familiarity with DC circuit analysis.
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CHE 103: Principles of Chemistry I
Hernan D. Biava · Brevard College
This is your FREE online textbook for Principles of Chemistry I
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A Practical Approach to Understanding Music Theory
Charles Brooks · University of North Alabama
A Practical Approach to Understanding Music Theory is a textbook designed for the non-music performance major or music business/audio engineer who needs to professionally interface with musicians without needing to write or compose music.
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Tutt* a tavola! I
Stacy Giufre and Melina Masterson · University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Persuasion, Critical Thinking, and Writing
Paula Cardwell · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative
This text was written to support introductory persuasion courses. Material to support a persuasive critical thinking and writing course is included. Material can be easily remixed or adapted to support a persuasive speaking course.
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Child Family Community: The Socialization of Diverse Children
Rebecca Laff and Wendy Ruiz · College of the Canyons
We hope this text is a guide and resource in building awareness, knowledge and skills as a current or future educators. We also want to thank the previous authors for their contribution and allowing us a starting point to enhance the original text. The chapters are organized with learning objectives, embedded terms and definitions, critical reflection and practical application of the content and topics.
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Leyendas y arquetipos del Romanticismo español
Robert Sanders · Portland State University
Leyendas y arquetipos del Romanticismo español is an introduction to nineteenth-century Spanish literature with a thematic focus on legends and archetypes. It presents Romanticism in the context of nineteenth-century literary and social movements. It is designed as a first anthology for intermediate Spanish students at American universities. Although brief, it includes poetry, drama in verse and short story. The works have been selected for their literary interest and the social importance.
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Guide to Writing
SUNY/Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
This writing style guide covers the fundamentals of English usage and writing. It includes sections on grammar and mechanics, editing, formatting, academic citation and research documentation, including the latest MLA and APA style guidelines. A useful supplement to any academic writing course.
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Semiconductor Devices - Theory and Application
James M. Fiore · Mohawk Valley Community College
The goal of this text is to allow the reader to become proficient in the analysis and design of circuits utilizing discrete semiconductor devices. It progresses from basic diodes through bipolar and field effect transistors. The text is intended for use in a first or second year course on semiconductors at the Associate or Baccalaureate level.
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7.15: Keats, John. Selected Poems. (1819)
Heather Ringo and Athena Kashyap · City College of San Francisco
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Chem 2A (Ku) Textbook
Matthew Ku · Pasadena City College
This text is designed for Chemistry 2a, the first semester of a General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GOB) course. GOB chemistry is designed for health science majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, pH, buffers, nuclear chemistry, a brief introduction to organic chemistry, and an introduction to biomolecules. Cover Image: "Caffeine" by ynse is licensed under CC BY 2
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Business Concepts: Exploring Careers in Business
Jennifer Parker and Mabel Gehrett · Western Technical College
This course is designed to help new students learn more about each individual program in business so they can fully commit to their selected program as they get started. We sometimes see students register for and start a program with very little knowledge or understanding of what they will do in that program or career.
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Leggiamo 1
Rossella Pescatori · El Camino Community College
Leggi-AMO is an Italian textbook directed to students with no knowledge of Italian and it is designed for classes taught in American Community Colleges.