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Geodiversity and Cultural Diversity: Current Public Issues in Physical Science
Likwan Cheng · City Colleges of Chicago
Designed for "PHY SCI 107: Current Public Issues in Physical Science" and presented as excerpts of original scholarly texts, this book's eight learning objects explore ancient human cultural developments in geological contexts through the lens of 21st century discoveries, collectively demonstrating that Earth's geodiversity shaped the world's human cultural diversity.
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Voces que cruzan fronteras: nuestra comunidad y la identidad multilingüe I
Nancy Domínguez-Fret and Megan Tzeitel Marshall · Northern Illinois University
Part One of this textbook draws on the stories and histories of the Latinx community in the Chicago area to engage students in exploring language and identity while building on and expanding their existing language skills. Its goal is to strengthen and support students’ linguistic and sociocultural connections to Spanish-speaking communities. This textbook can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a resource to enhance and expand an existing curriculum.
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Crawford Automation – A Guided Application of Structured Problem Solving
Stephen Thomson, Kevin Hollis, and Laurie Turnbull · Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Conestoga College
This is a multimedia-enabled case in which students will be guided, by an industry expert, to apply structured problem-solving that addresses a typical supply chain problem, missing parts. What first appears as the issue may be a symptom of a root cause(s). The case utilizes videos, data files for analytics, audio recording, and videogame-style exercises to find the missing box of parts.
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Career and Life Planning
Graciela Martinez and Elizabeth Shaker · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 01: Getting Started- Creating Your Career and Life Planning Vision · 2.01: Getting Started With Careers Assessments
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Rings with Inquiry
Michael Janssen & Melissa Lindsey · Dordt University & University of Wisconsin-Madison
One of the concepts fundamental to the historical development of algebra is the notion of factorization; closely related questions that have driven the development of algebra over the centuries are: when does a polynomial equation have solutions in a particular number system, and is there a systematic way to find them? The goal of this book is to explore the idea of factorization from an abstract perspective.
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Case Studies in Community Psychology Practice - A Global Lens (Palmer, Rogers, Viola and Engel)
Geraldine L. Palmer, Todd L. Rogers, Judah Viola, and Maronica Engel · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.02: Cultural Development in Underrepresented Communities- Using an Empowerment and Citizen Participation Approach · 3.02: Lessons from Conducting an Equity-Focused Participatory Needs Assessment · 3.04: Showing up and Standing with- An Intersectional Approach to a Participatory Evaluation of a Housing First Program
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Calculus 2 - Fall 2026
Senorina Vazquez · Hartnell College
In the contents: 1.05: Integration by Parts · 1.06: Partial Fractions for Finding Algebraic Derivatives
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Geochemistry
Stephen Lower · Simon Fraser University
In the contents: 01: The Earth and its Lithosphere · 1.01: Composition and Structure of the Earth · 1.03: Formation and evolution of the Earth
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#TheatreAppreciation
Kiara Pipino · SUNY Oneonta
#TheatreAppreciation is a textbook for introductory level lecture classes such as Theatre Appreciation and Introduction to Theatre. It provides insight about the art and craft of theatre, a brief exploration of theatre history, and discussion about the styles and forms of theatre along with an overview of professions in the field.
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GEL 116: Oceanography
Tessa Hill · University of California, Davis
Oceanography is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean and covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries.
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Astronomy 10: The Solar System
Andrew Totah-McCarty · Chabot College
In the contents: 5.07: Earth's Crust · 6.03: Earth's Atmosphere · 6.08: Searching for Life beyond Earth
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Modern Humanities (Turnbull and Ricciardi)
Michelle Turnbull, Paul Ricciardi, Matthew Forman, Monica Walker, Maria Rosario-Rodriguez, Andrew Wilder, Shannon McArdle, Donna Ryan, Matthew Hoffman · Kingsborough Community College
In the contents: 1.04: Modern Art · 2.04: Modern Art · 4.08: New Modern Art Movements
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Trigonometry
Ted Sundstrom & Steven Schlicker · Grand Valley State University
This trigonometry textbook this book is not just about mathematical content but is also about the process of learning and doing mathematics. That is, this book is designed not to be just casually read but rather to be engaged. Since this can be a difficult task, there are several features of the book designed to assist students in this endeavor. In particular, most sections of the book start with a beginning activity that review prior mathematical work that is necessary for the new section.
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Intermediate Microeconomics with Excel
Humberto Barreto · DePauw University
In the contents: 04: Compartive Statics · 17: Partial Equilibrium · 17.07: Cartels and Deadweight Loss
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UCD GEL 56- Introduction to Geophysics
Magali Billen · University of California, Davis
Introduction to geophysical topics essential to all aspects of earth and planetary sciences: theory of plate tectonics, gravitational field of planets, diffusion, rheology, seismology, earthquakes and computing.
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Fotografía: Light, Science, and the History of Photography
James William Moore · Gavilan College
Fotographía: Light, Science, and the History of Photography traces the evolution of photography from its scientific origins to its role in today's digital and networked world. Combining historical context, visual analysis, and cultural interpretation, the text examines how photography has shaped—and been shaped by—art, science, technology, politics, journalism, identity, and everyday life.
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Exploring Public Speaking 3e
Kris Barton and Barbara G. Tucker · Florida State University and University of Georgia
In the contents: 1.05: Getting Started in Public Speaking · 4.01: Getting Started with Your Topic
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Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Diversity
Deanna Cozart et al. · University of Georgia
The fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Examination of the nature and function of culture, development of individual and group cultural identity, definitions and implications of diversity, and the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy. This course has a required field experience component.
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Introduction to Criminology
George Cartwright · Madera Community College
Welcome to Introduction to Criminology at Reedley College. This textbook was designed especially for Reedley College Criminology students. It will provide an overview of the three components of the Criminal Justice System: Law Enforcement, Courts, and Corrections. There are four types of interactive features in this book to help you, the student, engage with the various concepts and procedures behind criminology.
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CPSI10003 Microcomputer Applications 1 - Microsoft Access
LueCrecy Ragan · Arkansas State University-Beebe
This book introduces Microsoft Access as a practical tool for organizing, managing, and analyzing data in a business environment. It starts with the basics of database design, including tables, forms, queries, and reports, and explains how to keep data accurate and well-organized. It then builds into more advanced skills, such as creating complex queries, designing user-friendly forms, generating clear reports, and automating tasks with macros and VBA. Overall, the book shows how Access can be u