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All Things Flow - Fluid Mechanics for the Natural Sciences
Bill Smyth · Oregon State University
This book on fluid mechanics is concerned with phenomena that we have all been familiar with since childhood: flows you see in sinks and bathtubs, in rivers, and at the beach. Prerequisites include basic linear algebra, differential and integral calculus and Newton’s laws of motion. As we go along we discover the need for the more advanced tools of tensor analysis.
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Introduction to Climate Science
Andreas Schmittner · Oregon State University
This book describes how Earth's climate is changing, how it has been changing in the recent geological past and how it may change in the future. It covers the physical sciences that build the foundations of our current understanding of global climate change such as radiation, Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Both natural and human causes for climate change are discussed. Impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are summarized.
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Scientific Computing
Peter Staab · Fitchburg State University
Solving problems is the essence of scientific computing. Many problems arise naturally from the sciences or mathematics and often to solve difficult problem relies on some computing resources. In a nutshell, this text is the blend of science, mathematics and computer science needed to solve problems. The intended audience for this text one who is interested in writing computer code that will solve a problem that you have.
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Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory Manual (Schwyter and Vaughan)
Anna R. Schwyter and Karen L. Vaughan · University of Wyoming
This text explores the fundamental principles of soil science and soils as a natural resource. Students will be introduced to the physics, chemistry, microbiology, morphology, fertility and management of soils, and to the processes driving soil formation. The major soil types of the world and their classification will be discussed, and the relation of major soil characteristics to soil productivity, conservation and sustainability will be addressed.
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Introduction to Climate Science
Andreas Schmittner · Oregon State University
This book describes how Earth's climate is changing, how it has been changing in the recent geological past and how it may change in the future. It covers the physical sciences that build the foundations of our current understanding of global climate change such as radiation, Earth's energy balance, the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. Both natural and human causes for climate change are discussed. Impacts of climate change on natural and human systems are summarized.
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Introduction to Physical Geology
Deborah Shulman · Chabot College
This text address Earth's natural environments, with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Physical processes, techniques, and tools by which Earth's climates, soils, vegetation, water resources, and land forms are linked into integrated global patterns. Effect of natural environments on human activities and how humans modify environments.
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Inferring and Explaining
Jeffery L. Johnson · Portland State University
Inferring and Explaining is a book in practical epistemology. It examines the notion of evidence and assumes that good evidence is the essence of rational thinking. Evidence is the cornerstone of the natural, social, and behavioral sciences. But it is equally central to almost all academic pursuits and, perhaps most importantly, to the basic need to live an intelligent and reflective life.
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Economics
Boundless · Boundless
In the contents: 14: Inputs to Production- Labor Natural Resources and Technology · 14.04: Capital and Natural Resource Markets · 36: Natural Resource Economics
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Caralyn Zehnder, Kalina Manoylov, Samuel Mutiti, Christine Mutiti, Allison VandeVoort, & Donna Bennett · Georgia College and State University
In the contents: 1: Introduction to Environmental Sciences · 4.5: Natural Gas
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Math C160: Introduction to Statistics Lisa Lee
Coastline College · Math C160: Introduction to Statistics (Lee)
Statistical topics covered include collecting of data, sampling, probability, hypothesis testing, analyzing of variance, correlation and regression, nonparametric testing, and correlating for application in the natural sciences, social sciences, business, and management. Use of statistical technology will be introduced.
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Historical Geology
Callan Bentley, Karen Layou, Russ Kohrs, Shelley Jaye, Matt Affolter, and Brian Ricketts · LibreTexts
In the contents: 54: (Case Study) Carboniferous coal and natural gas - cyclothems (coming soon)
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Calculus - Early Transcendentals
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
In the contents: 3.07: Rates of Change in the Natural and Social Sciences
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ANTH-1: Explorations 2nd Edition
Kathryn R. Taylor · Fresno City College
In the contents: 2.03: The Journey to Natural Selection · 2.05: Evolution and Natural Selection Observable Today
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Math C100: Liberal Arts Mathematics
Chau D. Tran · Coastline College
In the contents: 6.02: Logarithmic Scales in Natural Sciences
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Building Soils for Better Crops - Ecological Management for Healthy Soils 4e
Fred Magdoff & Harold van Es · Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program
In the contents: 2.03: Organic Matter And Natural Cycles · 3.02: Natural Factors
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Beliefs: An Open Invitation to the Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (remixed by Debbie Klein)
Debbie Klein · Gavilan College
In the contents: 06: Supernatural Beliefs about Health and the Role of Religious Specialists in Healing
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Cultural Geography (C-ID GEOG 120)
Jean-Yves Merilus · Coalinga College
In the contents: 13: Agricultural Geography Natural Resources and Sustainable Development · 13.04: Natural Resources · 13.4.04: Preservation of Natural Resources
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Biological Anthropology Lab
Anthropology Department · Gavilan College
In the contents: 3.02: Natural Selection Lab
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Principles of Economics
LibreTexts · LibreTexts
In the contents: 13: Interest Rates and the Markets for Capital and Natural Resources · 13.3: Natural Resources and Conservation
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Mind, Body, World - Foundations of Cognitive Science
Michael R. W. Dawson · University of Alberta
In the contents: 01: The Cognitive Sciences- One or Many · 1.04: Cognitive Science or the Cognitive Sciences · 8.05: Natural Constraints