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Statistics: Open for Everyone
Christina R. Peter · Los Angeles Valley College
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TMCC: Precalculus I and II
OpenStax · LibreTexts
This precalculus textmap is intended for college-level Precalculus students and is a comprehensive book that covers more ground than an instructor could likely cover in a typical one- or two-semester course; but instructors should find, almost without fail, that the topics they wish to include in their syllabus are covered in the text.
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Political Science Theory (Hsueh and Deylami)
Vicki Hsueh and Shirin Deylami · Western Washington University
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
If you are reading this, you’re likely interested in learning more about becoming an early childhood professional. Perhaps you’re just curious and want to know a little bit more about young children. Maybe you want to make up your mind after finding out a little bit more about what is involved. In either case, your interest and curiosity are two key characteristics that will make this a positive growth experience for you.
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Spanish 102 (NWTC)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to intermediate Spanish language skills, focusing on enhancing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational abilities. It includes practical exercises and cultural insights to help students effectively communicate in various everyday situations.
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Layout Procedures for Metals
Marc Rose · Linn-Benton Community College
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WE THE PEOPLE... Terms and Conditions Apply
Laura Chin · De Anza College
We the People… Terms and Conditions Apply: Race, Power, and the American Promise examines how race and ethnicity have shaped political power, citizenship, belonging, and democracy in the United States. The nation’s founding ideals promise liberty, equality, representation, and justice. Yet access to those promises has never been distributed equally.
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Astronomy Lab
Lumen · LibreTexts
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BIO 2: Introduction to Human Biology
Suzanne Wakim & Mandeep Grewal · Butte College
Human biology is an interdisciplinary area of study that examines humans through the influences and interplay of many diverse fields such as genetics, evolution, physiology, anatomy, epidemiology, anthropology, ecology, nutrition, population genetics and sociocultural influences; it is closely related to physical anthropology.
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BenU Writing Colloquium
Scott Stillar, Wilson Chen & Maria Granic · Benedictine University
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CHEM U109 Chemistry of Living Things
Chad Mueller · University of South Carolina Upstate
The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry by David W. Ball, John W. Hill, and Rhonda J. Scott. This textbook is intended for the one-semester GOB course. (NOTE: Many edits have been made by Chad Mueller to tailor the book to his CHEM 109 course at USC - Upstate. Many thanks to Ball, Hill, and Scott for sharing their work via LibreTexts.)
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General Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Joshua Halpern · Howard University
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SPA 001: Mi primer año en Davis
Diego Alins Breda, Alessandra Di Rienzo, Emily Frankel, and Claudia Sánchez Gutiérrez · University of California, Davis
This SPA 001 textbook that is an introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication. These curricula were developed around a series of context-specific readers created by our graduate students and faculty; the course grammar and vocabulary were taken directly from these readers so that students could see content in context, and course activities from reading/culture workshops to writing practice were also designed.
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Investigations in Climate Change
Neel Desai and Alicia Mullens · De Anza College
Built on the belief that learning works best hands-on, this Meteorology Laboratory Manual gives students a practical way to explore climate change through real principles, concepts, and historical data. Its flexible mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions works equally well in person or remote, with each investigation taking about 2 to 3 hours, ideal for a standard one-unit lab course, and point values instructors can easily adjust to fit their own needs.
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9: Color
Ben Crop · Santa Barbara City College
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English 96: Everyday Matters: Writing Toward Social Justice
Rosie Banks · City Colleges of Chicago
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Electromagnetics I
Steven W. Ellingson · Virginia Tech
This book is intended to serve as a primary textbook for a one-semester introductory course in undergraduate engineering electromagnetics, including the following topics: electric and magnetic fields; electromagnetic properties of materials; electromagnetic waves; and devices that operate according to associated electromagnetic principles including resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, generators, and transmission lines.
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WTRM 206 Beginning Water Treatment Plant
Catherine Miettinen Ames · Gavilan College
WTRM 206 (Beginning Water Treatment Plant Operation) covers the basic principles of operating and maintaining water treatment plants, designed to prepare students for California T1/T2 operator exams. It covers water sources, treatment procedures, water quality standards, and distribution.
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Art 104: Introduction To Art
Staff · Southwestern College
This text provides a general introduction to visual arts that includes the study of theory, terminology, themes, design principles, media, techniques, interpretation, and evaluation of works of art across time and diverse cultures. Introduces skills needed for analysis of historical art context including defining and differentiating functions and methodologies of art history and art criticism.
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BUS 320: Concepts in Personal Finance
Dipali Buch · Folsom Lake College
The BUS 320: Concepts in Personal Finance textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to managing personal finances, guiding students through financial planning, budgeting, taxes, credit, and consumer strategies while also addressing larger purchases such as homes and cars. It emphasizes risk management through insurance, retirement, and estate planning, and integrates behavioral finance to show how psychology affects decision-making and market behavior.