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The Odyssey
Homer · translated by Samuel Butler
The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other Homeric epic. The Odyssey is a fundamental work in the modern Western canon, being the oldest extant piece of Western literature, second to the Iliad. Scholars believe the Odyssey was composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia.
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Electromagnetics II
Steven W. Ellingson · Virginia Tech
In the contents: 2.04: The Biot-Savart Law
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CHN102 Elementary Mandarin II Textbook
Carl Polley (裴凯) · Kapi'olani Community College
This OER textbook can be used for self-study, as part of an online course, or as a traditional college course. This text is used for the course CHN102: Elementary Mandarin II, taught at Kapi'olani Community College in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Cover image: "Calligraphy Lesson" c. 1920 by Thang Tran Phenh (Vietnam, 1890-1972)
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Exploring Public Speaking 4e
Kris Barton & Barbara G. Tucker · Florida State University & University of Georgia
In the contents: 1.05: Getting Started in Public Speaking · 4.01: Getting Started with Your Topic · 16.04: Appendix D- Funny Talk- The Art and Craft of Using Humor in Public Address
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Introduction to Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Jayme Renfro · University of Northern Iowa
In the contents: 03: Stakeholders Buy-In and Participation- Whose Voices Shape the Plan
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¡Que viva la música! Repaso de conversación en español
Norma Corrales-Martin · Temple University
¡Qué viva la música! Repaso de conversación en español, or Long Live Music! Spanish Conversational Review is an open textbook intended for conversational review, typically a fourth-semester Spanish class. The textbook is organized around nine different songs that provide students opportunities to practice, aurally and orally, as well as in writing, the main communicative goals and key grammatical structures learned in previous classes. It can also be used in similar high school classes.
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Breve historia cultural hispánica
Enrique Yepes · Bowdoin College, Colegiatura Colombiana, & Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
This quick Socio-Cultural history provides an overview of the chronology of Spain (from the Middle Ages) and Spanish America (from Pre-Columbian times) to the beginning of the 21st century. It can serve as contextual reading for the “panoramic” courses on Hispanic literatures and art which are often taught on third-year Spanish courses in US universities. It is also useful as a reference for classes or conversations on any aspect of the Spanish cultures.
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Math 4A: Multivariable Calculus
Zoya Kravets · Mission College
In the contents: 3.04: Partial Derivatives
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Advanced Algebra
Anonymous · LibreTexts
Intermediate Algebra is the second part of a two-part course in Algebra that builds on the basics learned in Elementary Algebra and introduces the more advanced topics required for further study of applications found in most disciplines. Used as a standalone textbook, it offers plenty of review as well as something new to engage the student in each chapter. This textbook introduces functions early and stresses the geometry behind the algebra.
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Foundations of Education
SUNY Oneonta Education Department · LibreTexts
Pre-service teachers require a strong foundation that includes an understanding of the student’s motivation for becoming a teacher, reflection on the ethics of an educator, awareness of and identification of their own philosophies of education, and an understanding of twenty-first-century skills and literacies.
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A Guide to Good Reasoning: Cultivating Intellectual Virtues
David Carl Wilson · Webster University
In the contents: 01: Part One- Reasoning and Arguments · 02: Part Two- Clarifying Arguments · 03: Part Three- Evaluating Arguments
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Beyond Lean: Simulation in Practice
Charles R. Standridge · Grand Valley State University
Lean thinking, as well as associated processes and tools, have involved into a ubiquitous perspective for improving systems particularly in the manufacturing arena. Discrete event simulation is recognized as one beyond-the-boundaries of lean technique. Thus, the fundamental goal of this text is to show how discrete event simulation can be used in addition to lean thinking to achieve greater benefits in system improvement than with lean alone.
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College Success and Advanced ESL Writing
Talley Caruso · Chabot College
This textbook enables college success with a particular focus on ESL (English as a Second Language) students developing academic reading and writing skills. Designed to be both instructional and accessible, this resource blends foundational writing instruction with targeted support for multilingual learners, empowering students to grow as confident, critical readers and effective academic writers.
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Creators, Collectors & Communities
Ann Smart Martin · University of Wisconsin-Madison
In the contents: 02: Made in America with Foreign Parts · 02.2: Magazines Making Art by Making Do · 02.13: Tramp Art Stand
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Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada
John Belshaw, Sarah Nickel, and Chelsea Horton · LibreTexts
Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada was conceived in 2016 as material in support of a new 3rd-year History course at Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning. The need for such an online course was underlined with the release of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015. In the process of developing the curriculum, it was decided that the part you see here could be shared as a stand-alone Open Educational Resource (OER) in the form of an open textbook.
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Stand up, Speak out - The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking
LibreTexts
Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes. First it focuses on helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and second is its emphasis on ethics in communication. It is this practical approach and integrated ethical coverage that sets Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking apart from the other texts in this market. COMPILE DATE: 11/2024
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Fruits, Vegetables, and Farinaceous Products
William R. Thibodeaux & Marcelle Bienvenu · Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University
In the contents: 10.03: Measurement and conversion charts
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Astronomy for Educators
Daniel E. Barth · University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
In the contents: 01: Starting our Journey of Discovery · 03: Modeling Earth and Moon Together · 3.01: Making a Scale Model of the Earth-Moon System
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MTH 65: Algebra 2
Math Department · Clackamas Community College
TThis book builds a strong algebra foundation. You’ll review core skills like order of operations, fractions, and linear equations, then expand into polynomials, exponents, roots, and radicals. Finally, you’ll explore absolute value to model distance, tolerance, and precision. These connected skills form a toolkit to solve problems confidently and prepare you for advanced math and real-world applications.
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Thermodynamics
Andrea Allgood Carter · Meredith College
In the contents: 9.01: Partial Differentiation · 18.01: Partial Molar Quantities