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Rutgers University: Chemistry 164 Honors General Chemistry
Kate Xiao Li · Rutgers University
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Guidelines for Improving the Effectiveness of Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Organizations
Murray & Harrison · University at Albany and University of Victoria
The purpose of this book is to help boards of directors of nonprofit organizations improve their performance after completing the online board self-assessment tool found at www.boardcheckup.com. However, it can also be used as a stand-alone resource for any board seeking to enhance its effectiveness in that it also contains the diagnostic questions on which the online tool is based.
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Nutrition Science and Global Food Issues
Mardi Parelman · San Diego Miramar College
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Controversies in the Earth Sciences
Eliza Richardson · Pennsylvania State University
This text will introduce you to a variety of topics from different disciplines within the Earth sciences, with the aim of piquing your interest in areas of current research being conducted here at Penn State.
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An Introduction to Weather and Climate
Neel Desai and Alicia Mullens · De Anza College
Designed to close a real gap in open meteorology resources, this book offers a beginner-friendly, qualitative survey of the field. Building on the University of Hawai'i's "Atmospheric Processes and Phenomena" and Oregon State University's "Introduction to Climate Science," it serves as an approachable entry point into Meteorology and Climate Science for non-majors and anyone curious about the subject.
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Human Development Life Span
Laura Overstreet · Western Washington University
Growth and development through the life span including physical, social, cognitive and neurological development. Topics covered included daycare, education, disabilities, parenting, types of families, gender identity and roles, career decisions, illnesses and treatments, aging, retirement, generativity, and dying.
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SmartHistory of Art XII: Global Cultures 1980 – Now
Smarthistory · Smarthistory
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7.2: Eliot, T.S. "Hamlet and His Problems" from The Sacred Wood (1919)
Jill Bonds · Coalinga College
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Intro to Nutrition Text
Cheryl Davis · Diablo Valley College
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World Religions II
Lumen Learning · Florida State College at Jacksonville
World religions is a category used in the study of religion to demarcate the four—and in some cases more—largest and most internationally widespread religious movements. Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are always included in the list, being known as the "Big Four". Some scholars also include other world religions, such as Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism, the Baháʼí Faith, Jainism, Confucianism, Shinto and Zoroastrianism, in the category.
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In Our Communities
Cathy Thwing and student writers at Pima Community College · LibreTexts
Institutions and organizations provide vital roles in every community, offering services for individuals, neighborhoods, and groups. We highlight some of these organizations here.
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College Algebra for Liberal Arts and Humanities
Leif Jordan · College of the Desert
A College Level Algebra text designed for students in the Liberal Arts and Humanities. Topics include: Linear, Quadratic, Rational, Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Inequalities, Graphs and Functions with applications in business, the arts and social sciences. Conic sections, sequences, series, the binomial theorem and some mathematical history are also included.
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Analytical Chemistry 2.1
David Harvey · DePauw University
The introductory course in analytical chemistry is the ideal place in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum for exploring topics such as experimental design, sampling, calibration strategies, standardization, optimization, statistics, and the validation of experimental results. Analytical methods come and go, but best practices for designing and validating analytical methods are universal.
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CPSI10003 Getting Started with Computers and Microsoft Office
LueCrecy Ragan · Arkansas State University-Beebe
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Literacy for College Success
Amee Schmidt & Donald Winter · Literacy for College Success
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Improvisation Recipe Book
Dan Stone · Linn-Benton Community College
The following recipes, or games, are intended to be used as reference and study for the college course: Improvisation. This format has been set up to help with ease of quick learning and immediate application. Bon Appétit !
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CHEM 175 - General Chemistry I
Scott Van Bramer · Widener University
This is the first semester of chemistry for science, biomedical and chemical engineering, and pre-med programs. Topics include measurements, elements, atomic structure, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base reactions, equilibrium, and introductory kinetics. An understanding of how chemistry applies to living systems and the natural world, green chemistry and sustainable chemistry applications.
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MAT-004A - Multivariable Calculus v2
Robert Reed · Mission College
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Southeast Missouri State University
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Introduction to Bioinformatics
Rohan Mehta · Elmhurst University
An introduction to the principles behind and practice of bioinformatics: the science of interpreting and analyzing biological information. This course covers concepts behind genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomics analysis, as well as data processing and visualization. This course also provides an introduction to the R programming language and the unix shell as well as a variety of commonly-used bioinformatics software packages.