Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Entering the Workforce: A How-To Course
Deborah Blakeslee · HACC
This course will help you understand the ins and outs of looking for, applying for and interviewing for a job.
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Word Processing Essentials
Kenneth Leroy Busbee · Houston Community College
Word Processing Essentials is a collection of modules to teach or refresh skills for Microsoft Word. The intended audience is anyone needing to create a simple term or research paper for a high school or college course. The collection was designed by Kenneth Leroy Busbee; however the modules in the collection were authored by students enrolled in a BCIS1405 – Business Computer Applications course at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) during the Fall 2010 term.
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Water 140: Water Distribution Operator I
Mike Alvord · College of the Canyons
This textbook introduces basic concepts and processes of drinking water distribution systems, including a general background of drinking water sources, regulations, water system design, and various distribution system appurtenances. Assists in the preparation of the State of California Water Resources Control Board Certification Exams for Grades I and II.
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Self Determination Program Foundations
Kelly Kulzer · Taft College
Self Determination Foundations builds background knowledge in California's Self Determination Program for participants served by the regional center system, their circles of support, and independent facilitators.
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Garde Manger: A Guide to the Cold Kitchen
Marshall Welsh & William R. Thibodeaux · Finch Henry Job Corps Center & Nicholls State University
The Garde Manger course is an introduction to the art and craft of the cold kitchen and is rooted in preservation methods and techniques dating back to the days when the Garde Manger or 'keeper of the food' had no refrigeration and needed to preserve food for its wholesomeness. Techniques such as aspics and terrines are making a resurgence in the modern kitchen and a good foundation is important for you to be able to create your own niche as a modern chef.
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Flavors of the Saucier: Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
Amelie Zeringue and William R. Thibodeaux · Nicholls State University
With a fundamental knowledge of the variety of sauce making methods available, the chef can make his or her own decisions based on the needs of the clientele, the budget, and style of the restaurant. It is important for a chef to know how liquids, flavorings, and thickeners work and to explain traditional approaches and combinations that will provide the chef with technical guidelines and underlying aesthetic principles.
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Environmental Analysis (NWTC)
Erin Hansel · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This Environmental Analysis textbook provides information about general lab safety, laboratory equipment, laboratory foundations, soil properties, groundwater, total maximum daily load, and stormwater.
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BUS 604-94201: GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS BASICS: SUBCONTRACTING
Pamela D. Jenkins · Prince George's Community College
This course provides a general overview of the phases of the subcontracting process (Pre-Award, Award, and Post Award) for a small business or independent consultant interested in performing as a subcontractor to a federal government (prime) contractor.
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Basic HVAC
Aaron Lee · BC Campus
This readily accessible online introductory resource was developed for anyone who has interest in, or works with, HVAC controls and equipment. Designed for electrical and HVAC apprentices learning about the subject in school, you will find the descriptive text and original diagrams easy to navigate through, while the question bank will help students review the subject matter covered in each section.
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Police Systems, Practices, and Ethical Considerations
Lisa C. Bowman-Bowen & Jamie O'Reilly · Coastal Bend College
Police Systems, Practices, and Ethical Considerations (LibreTexts OER) provides a concise overview of the history and foundations of American law enforcement, tracing its development from early English influences to modern professional policing. The text examines organizational structures, core practices, constitutional policing, use of force, and ethical responsibilities, while addressing accountability and contemporary challenges within a democratic society.
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Introduction to SolidWorks (Hortman)
Melvin Hortman · Renton Technical College
This book is an introduction of the SolidWorks software from a Mechanical Design role. It prepares students for beginning mechanical design and drafting and becoming a certified SolidWorks Associate.
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Building Maintenance & Construction - Tools and Maintenance Tasks
Clifford Rutherford · University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Building Maintenance & Construction: Tools and Maintenance Tasks introduces and develops knowledge of basic building maintenance tools and materials, applied skills and techniques, industry health and safety standards, and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting practices required by employers for entry-level positions in the building trades and facilities maintenance fields.
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Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals
Graphic Communications Open Textbook Collective · BCCampus
This textbook addresses the many steps of creating and then producing physical, printed, or other imaged products that people interact with on a daily basis. It covers the concept that, while most modern graphic design is created on computers using design software, the ideas and concepts don’t stay on the computer. The ideas need to be completed in the computer software, then progress to an imaging (traditionally referred to as printing) process.
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Fundamentals of Building Construction Management
John Messner · The Pennsylvania State University
This book provides an overview of the building industry, the projects performed within the industry, and methods to plan and manage the delivery of a construction project.
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Trades Access Common Core Line B: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills
Camosun College · BC Campus
No matter what your job is, you will need to communicate with other people. Your communication skills determine how successfully you receive and transmit information. Communication is arguably the most important of all life skills and plays a significant role in all aspects of work and home life. Communication is verbal, written, and non-verbal, and every gesture, voice inflection, or facial movement speaks volumes and conveys information to others.
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Sim Labs for Thermodynamics and Thermal Power Plant Simulator
Serhat Beyeni and Sanja Boskovic · British Columbia Institute of Technology
This Simulator laboratory (SIMLAB) book was created to provide ancillary resources for Thermodynamics and Thermal Power Plant Simulator courses. It is intended to act as a collection of exercises to help our students merge the theory covered in the classroom with the practice performed in the labs.
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Ground Water and Distribution (NWTC)
Erin Hansel · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text covers the principles of operation for groundwater treatment and distribution systems. It includes topics on physical, chemical, and biological processes, as well as control parameters and problem-solving techniques related to these systems.
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Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy
Digital Education Strategies, The Chang School · Ryerson University
Digital accessibility skills are in high demand, as the world becomes more aware of barriers in digital content that prevent some people from participating in a digital society. These are essential skills for web developers, and essential knowledge for organizations that want to ensure their web content is reaching the broadest audience possible.
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Fundamentals - Drawings and Specifications
BC Campus · LibreTexts
Some of the most important documents used in the workplace are the technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics that specify how fabrication and construction tasks will be carried out, or describe the composition and assembly of equipment. One of the essential skills for anyone involved in a trade is the ability to correctly interpret drawings.
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Introduction to Baking and Pastries
Tammy Rink & William R. Thibodeaux · Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
This introductory text on baking and pastries cover the following topics: baking and pastry equipment; dry ingredients; quick breads; yeast doughs; pastry doughs; custards; cake and buttercreams; pie doughs and ice cream; mousses, Bavarians, and souffle; and cookies. The appendix includes measurement and conversion charts, cake terms, and industry resources.