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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Library 1600: Introduction to College-Level Research
Library Instruction Services · Iowa State University
You will learn how scholarly information is produced, organized, and accessed; how to construct and use effective search strategies in a variety of web tools and scholarly databases; how to choose finding tools appropriate to the type of information you need; critical thinking skills in the evaluation of resources; and best practices in the ethical use of information.
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Biological Anthropology - Laboratory Activities (Taub)
Alex A. G. Taub · Wenatchee Valley College
Students will need an assigned text to assist with these activities, identify bone and features, understand the proper use of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, significance of primate taxonomy, and specific information about various early human forms.
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Lifespan Development A Psychological Perspective 4e
Martha Lally & Suzanne Valentine-French · College of Lake County
In the contents: 4.15: Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood · 6.10: Psychosocial Development in Adolescence · 7.09: Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood
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Social Problems - Continuity and Change (Harris)
Richard Harris III · Chabot College
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ECD Principles and Practices
Alice Hale · Chabot College
In the contents: 8.01: Lets Take a look at the Social-Emotional Environment
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Introduction to Childhood Studies
Susan Eliason · Bridgewater State University
The book supports a speaking-intensive course that introduces you to key concepts in the study of childhood from multidisciplinary perspectives. Your reading and listening will allow you to examine the historical and socio-cultural constructions of “the child” and childhood, exploring topics such as child development, cultural notions of adolescence, children as social agents, children’s rights, and challenges facing children in both local and global contexts.
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Perfect Timing - Recollections of coping with cancer during a pandemic
Barbara Reul · University of Regina
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Career Exploration and Life Planning (COUN 151)
Jorge Huinquez · Rio Hondo College
This book is a remix of Career and Life Planning by Martinez and Shaker, 2019 with added information about Maslow's hierarchy from College Success by OpenStax (Section 12.3)
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The College Success Rulebook: Practical Advice for College and Beyond
Nathan Nobis · Morehouse College
The College Success Rulebook: Practical Advice for College and Beyond offers straightforward, practical advice for becoming a more successful and independent college student. The goa is to develop habits of excellence: habits that can help you learn difficult things, think independently, do good work, and prepare for life beyond college.
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Lisa Coleman, Thomas King, and William Turner · Southwest Tennessee Community College
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SPEECH 361: The Communication Experience
Elizabeth Coleman · American River College
In the contents: 9.1.10: Groups and Technology and Social Media · 10.2.05: The Role of Social Values in Communication
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America - The User's Manual 3e
Benjamin R. Kantack · Lycoming College
This is a free textbook written for introductory undergraduate courses in American politics. It may also be suitable for precocious high school students, as well as for non-students who want to learn how American government works.
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The Psychology of Gender
Suzanne Valentine-French and Martha Lally · College of Lake County
This gender studies textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of the psychology of gender, examining biological, social, and cultural influences on gender identity, roles, and behaviors. Divided into ten modules, the book begins by defining the psychology of gender and the research methods used to study it. It then delves into biological factors such as chromosomes and hormones, followed by theories of gender identity.
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Introduction to African American Studies
Kiandra Jimenez et al. · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI)
As you navigate this text, you will be introduced to a chorus of voices that paved the way for exploring Black Studies. Our writing collective’s transdisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as Africana Studies, Black Feminism/Womanism, Black Psychology, and Cultural Studies, offers a comprehensive understanding of the transformative power of Black Thought.
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On Stage, Off Script: Critical Performance Studies
Stephanie Anderson · De Anza College
This textbook explores how performance and oral interpretation bring literature to life through voice, body, and connection. Students examine whose voices and stories are valued, how performance shapes identity and culture, and how it can challenge social norms. Through literature, students develop curiosity, empathy, intentional expression, and authentic voices.
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A Career in Sociology
Vera Kennedy · West Hills College Lemoore
This text was written for introductory undergraduate courses on sociological practice. The book was designed for faculty and students searching for a resource that provides sociological terms, concepts, and theories in the study of sociological practice. To adapt to the educational needs of individuals using this book, the instructor or learner must understand the underlying content.
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COM 1130: Interviewing
Laura Miller and Annette Savoy · Prince George's Community College
This course explores the theory and practice of interviewing. Students examine the different types of interviews which can be conducted, including their contexts. Consideration is given to the interviewer and the interviewee's role and expectations, especially regarding their competency and communication skills. The ethical implications of conducting an interview are incorporated into the examination of interviewing.
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Introduction to Psychology - Noba's Discover Psychology (Remixed)
Rochelle Burnaford · Diablo Valley College
In the contents: 4.02: Social and Personality Development in Childhood · 12: Social Psychology · 12.01: What is Social Psychology
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Student Development 001 for College Success
Pedro Garcia and Paige Ortiz · Coalinga College
This text assists students in obtaining skills and knowledge necessary to reach their educational, career and life objectives. Topics to be covered include orientation to college, motivation, memory development, physiological well being, study skills/techniques, career-life planning, financial literacy, and skills for dealing with personal issues, interpersonal relationships and other life challenges that students encounter throughout the various stages of their lives.
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PSY-103: Adult Development
Rising Scholar Program · Lake Tahoe Community College
In the contents: 2.09: Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood · 3.10: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood · 4.10: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood