Textbooks In Development
Drugs and Human Performance
Publisher: University of Arkansas
This text focuses on how certain drugs affect the body’s performance during exercise and/or sports competition, the drugs commonly used by athletes, the laws and rules that focus on stopping drug use in sports, and the ethical and moral arguments surrounding their use. This textbook is used in a senior-level exercise science course.
Introduction to Apparel Production
Publisher: University of Arkansas
Concepts and techniques of beginning apparel production
Elements of Linear Algebra
Contributor: Wilson
Publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
The textbook is a proof-based introduction to the core topics of linear algebra including abstract vector spaces and linear maps, diagonalizable operators, and inner product spaces with applications including the singular value decomposition (SVD). The textbook is meant as a second course in linear algebra for students who have completed a first course in linear algebra as well as an introduction to proofs course.
Teaching in the University: Learning from the Experiences of Graduate Students and Early Career Faculty
Contributors: Westfall-Rudd, Vengrin, and Elliott-Engel
Publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
The primary objective of this book is to provide a resource for graduate teaching assistants who are looking for practical strategies and guidance as they begin their careers as postsecondary STEM educators. The text will be designed to address a comprehensive list of topics to support the professional development of new faculty, recognizing that those holding academic faculty positions within a college or university are expected to be active in teaching, discovery, and outreach.
Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry for First-Year Medical Students
Contributor: LeClair
Publisher: Virginia Tech Publishing
Literature Genres: Serial Killers and Violence in Pop Culture
Contributor: Guyant
Publisher: TRAILS
This textbook is an upper division literary genres text focused on violence and serial killers in literature and pop culture. The text includes links to current and classic literature readings, multimedia presentations, lecture outlines, project prompts, and assessments.
Calculus Survey for Enivronmental Science majors
Contributors: Seacrest, Seacrest, Levine, and Anderson
Publisher: TRAILS
This is an intro level survey textbook covering all learning outcomes for Calculus using authentic biology and environmental sciences examples, applications, and content.
Technical Writing for Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering majors
Contributors: Wettstein, Russell, Morrissey, and Browne
Publisher: TRAILS
a technical writing textbook that includes upper division technical writing skills, technical communication, and statistical methods with relevant examples and specifications for engineering, chemistry, and biology fields. This textbook includes ancillary example sheets and instructional videos