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Principles of Computer System Design
Jerome H. Saltzer & M. Frans Kaashoek · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Principles of Computer System Design: An Introduction is published in two parts. Part I, containing chapters 1-6, is a traditional printed textbook published by Morgan Kaufman, an imprint of Elsevier. Part II, containing chapters 7-11, is available here as an open educational resource.
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Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Corequisite Workbook
Victoria Dominguez, Cristian Martinez, & Sanaa Saykali · Citrus College
In the contents: 02: Cartesian Coordinate System
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Résumer, Synthétiser, Argumenter
Sylvie Clamageran and Henriette Gezundhaj · York University
In the contents: 01.04: Chapitre 4 - Resumer des articles de nouvelles · 01.05: Chapitre 5 - Resumer des articles d'analyse
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The Ends and Means of Education
Kevin Johnstun · Brigham Young University
This book provides a brief introduction into some of the persistent challenges and quandaries facing educators by drawing upon snippets from some of the great philosophers in history, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and others.
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Introduction to Apparel Production Workbook
Laurie M. Apple · University of Arkansas
In the contents: 04: Learning the Parts of the Sewing Machine and Serger Sewing Machine
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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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Theatrical Roles: An Introduction to Theatre
Gibson Cima · Northern Illinois University
THEA 203: Introduction to Theatre explores the role of theatre as a major fine art, a cultural tradition, and a vital tool for communicating human values and ideas. Students typically examine dramatic literature, historical production styles, and the collaborative artistic roles that bring a script to life.
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Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
In the contents: 1.08: Whole Grain and Artisan Milling · 4.07: Cream of Tartar · 13.04: Partially Dried Fruits
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A Foundation Course in Reading German
Howard Martin revised by Alan Ng · University of Wisconsin-Madison
In the contents: 1.08: The Indefinite Article ein · 2.03: Definite and Indefinite Article (All Cases) · 03: Articles Simple Past
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Macroeconomics 1e
Martin Medeiros · Chabot College
This macroeconomics textbook distills the subject to its essential concepts, providing a clear and focused framework for understanding the workings of the overall economy. It is designed to complement the author’s microeconomics textbook (Microeconomics 1e) and to address a major gap in existing instructional materials: the treatment of modern U.S. monetary policy.
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Physical Geology
Anne Huth · Achieving the Dream
In the contents: 01: Earths Origin and an Introduction to Topographic Maps · 02: Earths Interior · 2.02: Assignment- Exploring Earths layers and seismic-wave travel times
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Being Human: An Introduction to Western Culture
Jacqui Shehorn · West Hills College Lemoore
In the contents: 1.03: Greek Art · 1.04: Medieval Arts · 1.07: Art in the Renaissance
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English 101
Dylan Altman · Oxnard College
In the contents: 4.03: The Defense Department Is Worried about Climate Change and Also a Huge Carbon Emitter by Neta C. Crawford
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Biological Statistics
John H. McDonald · University of Delaware
The goal in that class is to teach biology students how to choose the appropriate statistical test for a particular experiment, then apply that test and interpret the results. In my class and in this textbook, I spend relatively little time on the mathematical basis of the tests; for most biologists, statistics is just a useful tool, like a microscope, and knowing the detailed mathematical basis of a statistical test is as unimportant to most biologists as knowing which kinds of glass were used
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Introduction to Human Sexuality
Emerson Wolfe and Ericka Goerling · Portland Community College
In the contents: 01: Part I - Reflections and Explorations in Human Sexuality · 02: Part II - Professional and Clinical Topics in Human Sexuality
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Introduction to Community Organizing
Cynthia Kaufman and Angélica Esquivel Moreno · De Anza College
In the contents: 1.05: Liberation Theory Part 1 · 1.06: Liberation Theory Part 2 · 1.07: Liberation Theory Part 3
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Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions
Ramanathan, V.; Aines, R.; Auffhammer, M.; Barth, M.; Cole, J.; Forman, F., et al. · University of California
In the contents: 13.05: Smart Grid Technology
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Clinical Chemistry - Theory, Analysis, Correlation
Lawrence Kaplan & Amadeo Pesce · New York University & University of Cincinnati
This workbook is designed as a companion manual to the 4th edition of Clinical Chemistry: Theory, Analysis, Correlation by Kaplan and Pesce. It should be used as an integral part of a complete medical technology program. However, students of Clinical Chemistry will find that it is also a valuable study guide for preparing the certification examination. It allows the student to assess areas of weakness in basic facts, laboratory concepts, and clinical application.
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Geology
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 2.11: Reading- Abundance of Elements in Earths Crust · 06: Earths Interior · 6.01: Why It Matters- Earths Interior
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4: Modern Legacies of the Mongols in Western Perceptions of China and Mongolia
LibreTexts
This assignment encourages the analysis of the legacies of the Mongols on Western perceptions and depictions of Asia, particularly China and Mongolia.