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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 10: College Algebra
Leif Jordan · College of the Desert
This course examines the general concept of a function and function notation, as well as an in depth investigation of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, particularly their equations, graphs, and behavior. Applications of linear, quadratic and exponential models is included.
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Research Methods at IVC (Psychology 2)
Patricia Bellas · Irvine Valley College
This book was created for IVC's Psychology Department for Research Methods 6 units taught in 16 weeks, 8 weeks in the summer and is in alignment with IVC Course Outline of Record and meets curriculum standards.
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Introduction to Philosophy
Sondra Peron · Springfield Technical Community College
In the contents: 03: The Mind- Substance Dualism of Descartes · 3.01: The Mind- Substance Dualism of Descartes · 3.02: Rene Descartes - I think therefore I am
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Global Women's Issues Women in the World Today
LibreTexts
We cannot solve global challenges unless women participate fully in efforts to find solutions. Female participation in the private sector is a crucial economic driver for societies worldwide. Economic security benefits every facet of a woman’s life, with positive effects on the health, education and vitality of families. Learn about women who are changing their societies for the better.
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Introduction to Geography
Cameron McCormick · Spokane Falls Community College
In the contents: 1.08: Planet Earth · 1.09: Earth- Plate Tectonics
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Debating Democracy: An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
Joseph Braunwarth · Grossmont College
In the contents: 09: Coalition and Conflict- The Politics of Political Parties · Chapter 9: Engagement and Exclusion- Elections and the Power of Participation
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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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Introduction to Community Psychology
Leonard A. Jason, Olya Glantsman, Jack F. O'Brien, and Kaitlyn N. Ramian · DePaul University
In the contents: 5.02: Community Organizing Partnerships and Coalitions
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Business English for Success
Anonymous · LibreTexts
In the contents: 4.03: Count and Noncount Nouns and Articles · 08: Writing Essays - From Start to Finish · 10.03: Research and Investigation - Getting Started
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The Parallel Entrepreneur
Ryan Buckley · Diablo Valley College
Building a product on the internet is relatively easy these days. It’s the making money part that’s hard. I wrote this book to help you become parallel entrepreneurs faster than I did, and to encourage you to do so while you have the safety net of a day job. In writing this book, I interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs who have done it more successfully than I have. These entrepreneurs have at least two income streams generating $10,000 per month, and they’ve developed their companies both solo an
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Stand Up, Speak Out 3e
Jason Wrench, Anne Goding, Danette Ifert Johnson, and Bernardo Alexander Attias · Milne Library Publishing
Public speaking in the twenty-first century is both an art and a science that has developed over millennia. In a world bombarded by information, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently is more essential than ever. Stand Up, Speak Out guides students through the speechmaking process, from audience analysis to the final presentation.
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Communicating with Purpose
Alexandra Briggs · Northampton Community College
How did humans develop the ability to communicate? What purpose does communication serve in our lives? Is it possible not to communicate? Answers to these historical, anthropological, and social-scientific questions provide part of the diversity of knowledge that makes up the field of communication studies. As a student of communication, you will learn that there is much more to the field than public speaking.
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The Psychology of Learning
Hartrisha Kaur Uchida · Irvine Valley College
This textbook is for a 3 unit psychology of learning for credit class at IVC. It is part of a Psychology ADT.
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Developmental Psychology Childhood-Adolescence (IVC Psyc/HD 7)
Hartrisha Kaur Uchida · Irvine Valley College
This course presents a study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial processes of human development from conception through adolescence. It introduces the theories, research, and applications that constitute the field of child development both typical and atypical, examining both traditional approaches and recent innovations. Topics address the physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social areas of development.
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Principles of Pharmacology
Carl Rosow, David Standaert, & Gary Strichartz · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In the contents: 1.10: Vasoactive Drugs II - Heart Failure
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ENTR 356: Bootstrap Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Sacramento City College
This course is designed to introduce students to the unique challenges of marketing in start-up organizations and to provide tips and techniques for launching and promoting a new business. Students learn about the evolving practice of marketing and the potential for entrepreneurial thinking. A key component of this course is the development of a complete marketing plan for a new business venture.
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COM 1090: Interpersonal Communication - Among Family, Friends and at Work
Joel Whitaker · Prince George's Community College
Study the fundamentals of communication and the arts to prepare for a future career or four-year program.
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Introduction to College Research
Walter D. Butler, Aloha Sargent, and Kelsey Smith · Pasadena City College, Cabrillo College, and West Hills Community College
In the contents: 06: Getting Your Research Started · 9.07: Scholarly Articles Magazine Articles and Newspaper Articles · 10.13: Citing- Websites Web pages Files Articles
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Food Safety Sanitation and Personal Hygiene
BC Cook Articulation Committee · BC Campus
Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills.