This is a collection of open textbooks that appear on reading lists at higher education institutions in the United Kingdom & Ireland.
Now offering 107 open textbooks, librarians are working to evaluate additional textbooks for inclusion.
The Open Textbook Library is supported by the Open Education Network.
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Author: Last
Publisher: University of Victoria
License: CC BY
This open textbook is designed to introduce readers to the basics of technical communication: audience and task analysis in workplace contexts, clear and concise communications style, effective document design, teamwork and collaboration, and fundamental research skills.
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Authors: Paro, Grossniklaus, Santoro, and Wutz
Publisher: Springer
License: CC BY
This open access textbook leads the reader from basic concepts of chromatin structure and function and RNA mechanisms to the understanding of epigenetics, imprinting, regeneration and reprogramming. The textbook treats epigenetic phenomena in animals, as well as plants. Written by four internationally known experts and senior lecturers in this field, it provides a valuable tool for Master- and PhD- students who need to comprehend the principles of epigenetics, or wish to gain a deeper knowledge in this field.
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Editors: Haugan and Eriksson
Publisher: Springer
License: CC BY
This open access textbook represents a vital contribution to global health education, offering insights into health promotion as part of patient care for bachelor’s and master’s students in health care (nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiotherapists, social care workers etc.) as well as health care professionals, and providing an overview of the field of health science and health promotion for PhD students and researchers.
