Gendered Lives: Global Issues
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Authors: Fernandez and Nelson
Publisher: Milne Open Textbooks
License: CC BY
A gender studies textbook that takes an anthropological approach.
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Surveying and Mapping
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Authors: Tiberius, van der Marel, Reudink, and van Leijen
Publisher: TU Delft Open
License: CC BY-NC-SA
This book provides an introduction, at academic level, into the field of surveying and mapping. The book has been compiled based on hand-outs and readers written for the third-year course Surveying and Mapping, in the bachelor program Civil Engineering at Delft University of Technology. This book covers a wide range of measurement techniques, from land surveying, GPS/GNSS and remote sensing to the associated data processing, the underlying coordinate reference systems, as well as the analysis and visualization of the acquired geospatial information.
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Writing Guide with Handbook
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Authors: Robinson, Jerskey, and Fulwiller
Publisher: OpenStax
License: CC BY
Writing Guide with Handbook aligns to the goals, topics, and objectives of many first-year writing and composition courses. It is organized according to relevant genres, and focuses on the writing process, effective writing practices or strategies—including graphic organizers, writing frames, and word banks to support visual learning—and conventions of usage and style. The text includes an editing and documentation handbook, which provides information on grammar and mechanics, common usage errors, and citation styles.
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Introduction to Philosophy: Aesthetic Theory and Practice
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Authors: Saito , Sonderegger , and Kleesattel
Publisher: Rebus Community
License: CC BY
Aesthetic Theory and Practice offers fresh perspectives on canonical and emerging topics in aesthetics, and also brings attention to a number of culturally sensitive topics that are customarily silenced in introductions to philosophical aesthetics. The papers are heterogeneous in terms of length and degrees of difficulty, inviting the reader into the study of contemporary aesthetics, which spans a lifetime.
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Write or Left
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Author: Priebe
Publisher: Sybil Priebe
License: CC BY-NC-SA
In this book, we'll go over some of the general principles of writing practices as well as advice and tips on how to write creatively, but mainly, you’ll be introduced to as many genres and categories as possible. We won’t get bogged down in doing the writing process “perfectly” or creating “perfect literature.” The goal is to learn about as many genres as possible, practice writing in those genres, and get feedback.
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Salón de Clase: Intermediate Spanish for Education Professionals
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Authors: Castro Ortiz and Zimotti
Publisher: University of Iowa
License: CC BY-NC
Salón de clase, Intermediate Spanish for Education Professionals is a comprehensive intermediate Spanish open access textbook with reading, listening, speaking, and writing practice for students who have an interest and/or intend to pursue a career in the field of Education (teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, support staff members, paraprofessionals, among others). This Open Education Resource (OER) aims to explore the role of Spanish language and Spanish speakers in the American education system, as well as to improve student communicative abilities in Spanish. Salón de clase integrates interactive activities (h5p), video interviews with Spanish speakers to present authentic materials, and topics related to education. Grammar is not presented as a standalone topic, but it is seemly integrated into all parts of this book.
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Reflexiones sobre nuestra lengua
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Authors: Hernández and Esteban Hernández
Publisher: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Reflexiones sobre nuestra lengua se compone de ocho unidades temáticas pertinentes a la realidad social de los hablantes de español como lengua de herencia en los Estados Unidos. Además de enfocarse en la escritura como un proceso, se enfatiza el desarrollo de una conciencia sociolingüística y crítica del lenguaje en esta población estudiantil.
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The Australian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science
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Authors: Machin, Machin, Jeffries, and Hoare
Publisher: University of Southern Queensland
License: CC BY-NC
Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. With chapters written by experts across Australia, this book explores just some of the many ways that students can apply their training in psychological science across a variety of careers and sectors.
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Veterinary Preventive Medicine
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Author: Kustritz
Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing
License: CC BY-NC
Goals of preventive medicine are to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and death. Veterinary preventive medicine is an important component of veterinary training not only to ensure animal health but also to help veterinary students learn necessary information and skills for participation in global animal and human health challenges and disease prevention.
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Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí!
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Authors: Ceciliano and Notman
Publisher: Portland State University Library
License: CC BY-NC
Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí! focuses on the development of communication skills in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes while centering student voices. Activities engage learners in real exchanges of information on topics that are relevant to adult students. In addition to language-acquisition learning outcomes, this text supports learning outcomes in diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural sustainability, and social justice.
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