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Modern Geometry
Wayne Bishop · California State University, Los Angeles
The standard approach is to develop more results of advanced Euclidean geometry first and to eventually back up and go into hyperbolic geometry. In order to get where we need to get, we will not formally develop some of the advanced Euclidean results that are logically needed because we would never get to the "modern" part of the course’s name. We will come back and develop, or at least introduce conceptually, some of these when we need them late in the course.
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Theater Appreciation
Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.01: Part One- Creating a World Chapter 1 Mapping Reality- An Introduction to Theater · 2.01: Part Three- Special Topics Chapter 7 Genre · 4.01: Part Two- Theatrical Production Chapter 2 Acting and Chapter 3 Directing
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Traces - An Open Introduction to Archaeology
Isabel M. Scarborough, Jennifer M. Johnson Zovar, Ian S. Ray, and John A. Donahue · Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges
In the contents: 2.05: Ancient Technologies- Analyzing the Artifacts of the Past
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2D Design Studio Handbook
David Brooks · West Hills College Lemoore
In the contents: 02: Introduction to 2D Art Making · 03: Art Elements · 3.01: Elements of Art and Design as they Apply to 2D Artworks
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In Their Words
Cathy Thwing and student writers at Pima Community College · LibreTexts
How do the words of others affect us, motivating and persuading us? The essays here analyze the speeches and articles of others.
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Introduction to Communication Research
Lindsey Jo Hand, Erin Ryan, and Karen Sichler · Kennesaw State University
Welcome to your journey to becoming a communication scholar! We developed this workbook to guide you through the semester as you learn how understand and conduct scholarly research. What does it mean to be a scholar? A scholar is someone who specializes in a particular area of study. For you, this area is communication. And how do you become a scholar? By doing research.
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Criminal Investigations
George Cartwright · Madera Community College
In the contents: 15.04: PARTICIPANTS
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Applied Geometric Algebra
László Tisza · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The mathematical tools employed by physicists have expanded considerably, from differential calculus, vector algebra and geometry, to advanced linear algebra, tensors, Hilbert space, spinors, Group theory and many others. These course notes attempt at bringing conceptual clarity and unity to the application and interpretation of these advanced mathematical tools. In particular, there is an emphasis on the unifying role that Group theory plays in classical, relativistic, and quantum physics.
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Interpersonal Communication - A Mindful Approach to Relationships
Jason S. Wrench, Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter & Katherine S. Thweatt · SUNY New Paltz & SUNY Oswego
The text incorporates the latest communication theory and research to help students navigate everyday interpersonal interactions and cover topics typically taught in an undergraduate interpersonal communication course: family interactions, interpersonal dynamics, language, listening, nonverbal communication, and romantic relationships emerging areas such as self-compassion, body positivity, friendships, and “the dark side”.
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Math 223 Calculus 3
LibreTexts
In the contents: 3.03: Partial Derivatives
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Devising
Nick Garcia · Los Medanos College
Devised theatre is a method of theatre-making in which the script or performance score originates from collaborative, often improvisatory work by a performing ensemble. The ensemble is typically made up of actors, but other categories of theatre practitioner may also be central to this process of generative collaboration, such as visual artists, composers, and choreographers; indeed, in many instances, the contributions of collaborating artists may transcend professional specialization.
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CPSI 24003 Database Applications
Michael Hostetler · Arkansas State University-Beebe
2nd Edition of Database Design, adapted from Adrienne Watt’s work as part of the B.C. Open Textbook project. It aims to enhance access to educational materials using open educational resources (OER). This resource is available for free in various e-book formats and in print at cost, under a Creative Commons license. Instructor inquiries can be directed to the provided email.
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Geometric Optics
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
This “book” is not intended to be a vast, definitive treatment of everything that is known about geometric optics. It covers, rather, the geometric optics of first-year students, whom it will either help or confuse yet further, though I hope the former. The part of geometric optics that often causes the most difficulty, particularly in getting the right answer for homework or examination problems, is the vexing matter of sign conventions in lens and mirror calculations.
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The Tongue and Quill
US Air Force · LibreTexts
In the contents: 4.1: Start Smart · 19.1: Getting Started · 20.2: Getting Started
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Fast Fourier Transforms
C. Sidney Burrus · Rice University
This book focuses on the discrete Fourier transform (DFT), discrete convolution, and, particularly, the fast algorithms to calculate them. These topics have been at the center of digital signal processing since its beginning, and new results in hardware, theory and applications continue to keep them important and exciting.
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How Language Works
Michael Gasser · Indiana University
In the contents: 3.03: Vowels (Part 1) · 3.04: Vowels (Part 2)
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Applied Ecology
Wikipedia · Wikibooks
It is intended that this book should contain a body of knowledge about the use of ecological theory and principles to solve problems associated with the intensive human use of the environment. It is beyond our capacity to return Earth to a primeval state, but what we can do is build a technological ‘ark’ to retain as much ecological integrity as possible. To achieve this, many aspects of ecology have to be applied to manage conservation systems.
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Mentored Program Observation
Susan Eliason & Gwen Alexander · Bridgewater State University
This book is designed so students experience and reflect upon the full range of childcare delivery models, birth through kindergarten.
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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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La guerra civil española para estudiantes
Grant D. Moss · Universidad Estatal de Pittsburg
In the contents: 06: Las producciones literarias y artisticas durante la Segunda Republica y la guerra civil · 6.01: Las producciones literarias y artisticas durante la Segunda Republica y la guerra civil