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NUTRI 300: Nutrition
Julie Tharalson · Sacramento City College
In the contents: 1.4: The Broad Role of Nutritional Science
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BIS 2B: Introduction to Biology - Ecology & Evolution
Laci M. Gerhart-Barley · University of California, Davis
BIS 2B is part of the UC Davis Biological Sciences lower division core sequence and is designed to provide a foundation for study of modern biology for a broad range of majors. BIS 2B explores the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape biological diversity and acquaints you with the physical challenges of the environment.
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CSCI 110: Programming with C++
Sandra Ruiz · Crafton Hills College
Introduction to computer science, including programming, theory, and applications. Introduction to computer software design, implementation, methods, environment, and problem solving using the C++ language. Topics include data types, variables, expressions, input/output, control structures, functions, arrays, strings, and introduction to object-oriented programming
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ANTHRO 130: Intro to Cultural Anthropology
Carlos Bazua · Diablo Valley College
This is a class of Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. The chapters selected to make this free textbook are a compilation of writings that are meant to introduce you to the basics of anthropological research. This is an auxiliary source, most of the class will be completed on canvas, but you will need to read these articles to get familiar with the history, theory and methodology of anthropology. [This is an image from a Mural by Mexican artist Jorge González Camarena (1908-1980).
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A Cognitive Perspective on Emotion
Mark Pettinelli · Northeastern University
Some things in life cause people to feel, these are called emotional reactions. Some things in life cause people to think, these are sometimes called logical or intellectual reactions. Thus life is divided between things that make you feel and things that make you think. The question is, if someone is feeling, does that mean that they are thinking less? It probably does. If part of your brain is being occupied by feeling, then it makes sense that you have less capacity for thought.
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Optical Communications
Chris Lee · Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Picture Credit: John Sherman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/fatllama/)
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Chemistry 410 Laboratory Manual
Safiyyah Forbes and Patrick McKay · Skyline College
Survey of the principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. The physical and chemical properties of inorganic, organic, and biomolecules. Includes a study of equilibrium in chemical systems with special emphasis on chemical processes in the body. The laboratory component introduces qualitative and quantitative techniques of chemical study and manipulations with inorganic, organic, and biochemical reactions. Designed for Health Science and Allied Health majors.
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Humans R Social Media
Diana Daly, Jacquie Kuru, Nathan Schneider, Alexandria Fripp, and iVoices Media Lab · University of Arizona
Social media and humans exist in a world of mutual influence, and humans play central roles in how this influence is mediated and transferred. Originally created by University of Arizona Information scholar Diana Daly, this 2024 "living book" edition of Humans R Social Media welcomes additional authors and features contributions by students to help readers understand how we as humans shape social media, and how social media shapes our world in turn.
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An Introduction to Geology
Chris Johnson, Matthew D. Affolter, Paul Inkenbrandt, & Cam Mosher · Salt Lake Community College
In the contents: 01: Understanding Science · 1.01: What is Science · 1.06: Science Denial and Evaluating Sources
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Administration and Management of Early Childhood Programs I
Julia Faumuina · Cerro Coso Community College
This is a remixed text of Administration 1: Programs in Early Childhood Education for use at Cerro Coso Community College, course CHDV 251. In the course, students are introduced to the administration of early childhood programs. The content covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
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Texas A&M
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In the contents: ATMO 321: Python for Atmospheric Sciences
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Physics 7B General Physics
Dina Zhabinskaya · UC Davis
Introduction to general principles and analytical methods used in physics for students majoring in a biological science. This text addresses fluid statics and fluid flow: complete Bernoulli’s equation, circuits, linear transport, exponential change, capacitors, vectors, linear motion, conservation of linear momentum, angular motion, conservation of angular momentum, force, torque, static equilibrium, Newton’s Laws, kinematics, and harmonic motion.
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Education 30: Introduction to Education
Cathleen Perez · Fresno City College
This book is the newest iteration of a project that began way back in the Fall of 2006. This book was written, read, and studied by Undergraduate college students enrolled in their first education course. We hope you enjoy the new content and the creative ways in which that content is presented.
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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
Alexis Bridley and Lee W. Daffin Jr. · Washington State University
This text tackles the difficult topic of psychological disorders in 8 chapters. After the first three foundational chapters, a discussion of psychological disorders ensues to include anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, and personality disorders.
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The ELC - An Early Childhood Learning Community at Work (Bridge, Melita, and Roiger)
Heather Bridge, Lorraine Melita, and Patricia Roiger · State University of New York Corland
The Early Learning Community (ELC) used an Action Research model, that assists educators in using a wide variety of investigative, analytical and evaluative, research methods designed to diagnose problems or weaknesses in their classrooms — whether organizational, academic, or instructional—and help educators develop practical solutions to address them quickly and efficiently.
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Polymer Physics
Joshua P. Steimel · California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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International Relations
Stephen McGlinchey · E-International Relations
This book is designed to be a ‘Day 0' introduction to International Relations. As a beginner's guide, it has been structured to condense the most important information into the smallest space and present that information in the most accessible way. The chapters offer a broad sweep of the basic components of International Relations and the key contemporary issues that concern the discipline.
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The American Journalism Handbook - Concepts, Issues, and Skills
Rodrigo Zamith · University of Massachusetts Amherst
This book is designed to help us understand the many changes to U.S. journalism and imagine new futures for it – futures in which it can serve as an even more useful tool for promoting a well-functioning society. But, before we can imagine new futures, we must take a step back and examine the institution of U.S. journalism through a critical and in-depth lens.
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Grammar Essentials
Excelsior Online Writing Lab · Excelsior College
We speak of this as usage. There are far more usage rules than grammar rules, and they are far more difficult to master. Many of them you just have to learn; and, after you learn them, you have to use them over and over and over in order to incorporate them into your language.
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Microbiology Lab Manual Sp 25
Valeria Hochman Adler · Coalinga College
This lab cover principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, biological molecules, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular genetics, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration, and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational to the course.