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Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Educatio
Miachelle Andrade · Rio Hondo College
In the contents: 7.06: Socialization in Two Cultures
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Principios y prácticas de enseñanza de niños pequeños (Stephens et al.)
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, and Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 9.10: Echemos un vistazo al Entorno Social-Emocional
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
This textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for promoting the health, safety, and nutritional well-being of young children within early childhood education settings. It provides practical strategies and theoretical foundations to guide educators, caregivers, and administrators in fostering environments where children thrive.
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Economics of Agriculture (AGBUS 40)
Ivan Huerta · Coalinga College
With this text, students will explore agricultural economics, including the role of agriculture and farming in the economic system. You'll learn about basic economic concepts, challenges facing agriculture, regenerative vs conventional agriculture business practices, pricing and marketing issues, production factors, and the impact of state and federal farm programs on farmers' economic positions.
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COMS 120: Small Group Communication
Kerry Osborne · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 2.05: Social Penetration Theory
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World Geography A/B
Nina Sprouse · Mizzou Academy
The World Geography A/B textbook is a compilation and remixing of Finlayson, C., World Regional Geography. Minor editing has been completed to clarify ideas and statements throughout the compiled textbook. The book's content emphasizes depth over breadth by exploring a specific theme in detail as it applies to a particular region. This focus enables students to draw connections between regions, to better understand the interconnectedness of our world, and to demonstrate real-world application.
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Principles of Macroeconomics
Douglas Curtis and Ian Irvine · Trent University & Concordia University
Principles of Macroeconomics presents a complete and concise examination of introductory macroeconomics theory and policy suitable for a first introductory course. Examples are domestic and international in their subject matter and are of the modern era — financial markets, monetary and fiscal policies aimed at inflation and debt control, globalization and the importance of trade flows in economic structure, and concerns about slow growth and the risk of deflation, are included
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Texas Government
Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
In the contents: 4.01: Political Socialization
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e
Amanda Taintor, Todd LaMarr, Wendy Ruiz, Martina Marquez, Emily Elam, Amy Carnahan, and Adrienne Seegers · ASCCC OERI Program
Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing children from birth to age three, covering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. It emphasizes responsive caregiving, brain development, language growth, and inclusive, culturally sensitive practices. The text also explores observation, assessment, curriculum planning, and regulatory guidelines, equipping caregivers to support healthy, holistic early development.
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Geographic Information Systems and Cartography
Adam Dastrup · Salt Lake Community College
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis. Readers will learn how to utilize geospatial technology to address social and environmental issues. This course is designed to be used as a stand-alone course to complement other disciplines or as an entry-level course in a geospatial program.
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SWHS 350: Ethics in Social Work/ Human Services (Baker-Nauman)
LibreTexts
In the contents: 3.02: The Development of Dual and Multiple Relationships for Social Workers in Rural Communities
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Academic Research Skills - LIB101 BBCC
Carleigh Hill · Big Bend Community College
This is a fun, info-packed course that explores searching techniques, research tools, and hones information evaluation skills. The title of this course is Academic Research Skills, but I hope that what you'll gain is Information Literacy.
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OERI Contemporary World Geographies
Aline Gregorio, Jason Scogtt, Nazanin Naaghi, Waverly Ray · OERI
World Geographies: A Critical Introduction was designed to serve as a foundational resource for students taking World Regional Geography courses. It is a peer-reviewed textbook that was curated and authored by diverse geography educators, as part of the efforts of the Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) of the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges (ASCCC). This book uses ASCCC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism framework and a critical geography lens.
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COMM 361: The Communication Experience (Miller)
LibreTexts
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings with a variety of audiences. Special emphasis is placed on practical experiences within groups, facilitation of interpersonal relationships, and methods of conflict management.
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Changing Society
Aimee Samara Krouskop, Ben Cushing, Kimberly Puttman, and Avery Temple · Open Oregon
In the contents: 01: How Does Social Change Matter to You · 1.03: Diverse Experiences of Social Change · 02: The Study of Social Change
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Applied Event-Related Potential Data Analysis
Steven J Luck · University of California, Davis
The purpose of this book is to provide you with a practical overview of the data processing operations that are used to extract the ERPs from the EEG. This includes preprocessing operations that reduce noise and artifacts, the signal averaging operation at the core of extracting the ERPs, and the postprocessing operations that are used to convert the ERP waveforms into a small set of variables for statistical analysis.
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Introduction to Microeconomic Principles
Ravjeet Singh · De Anza College
In the contents: 2.01: The Production Possibilities Frontier and Social Choices
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Introduction to Public Speaking
Fresno City College · LibreTexts
Theories and techniques of public speaking from the perspective of the speaker and the audience. Emphasis on research, logical organization, composition and effective delivery of informative and persuasive speeches. Practice in clearly stating and developing ideas.
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Intercultural Communication Toolkit
Robb Lightfoot · Shasta College
Welcome to the Intercultural Toolkit, a college-level text that includes both theory and practical suggestions for better interactions with people who are "different from you." Please feel free to offer suggestions or corrections to admin@interculturaltoolkit.com. Intercultural Communication Toolkit, 4rd edition, Robb Lightfoot.
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Who Made the World This Way? An Introduction to Global Studies
Miloni Gandhi · De Anza College
Explore an interconnected world through the forces shaping globalization, culture, migration, inequality, technology, politics, and the environment. This book invites students to question assumptions, uncover connections, and approach the world with curiosity and a critical lens.