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Introduction to Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World

Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing

License: CC BY-NC-SA

The founders of sociology in the United States wanted to make a difference. A central aim of the sociologists of the Chicago school was to use sociological knowledge to achieve social reform. A related aim of sociologists like Jane Addams, W.E.B. DuBois, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett and others since was to use sociological knowledge to understand and alleviate gender, racial, and class inequality.

(25 reviews)

Accounting in the Finance World

Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing

License: CC BY-NC-SA

This book is intended for an undergraduate or MBA level Financial Accounting course. It covers the standard topics in a standard sequence, utilizing the Socratic method of asking and answering questions.

(7 reviews)

A First Course in Linear Algebra

Contributor: Beezer

Publisher: Robert Beezer

License: Free Documentation License (GNU)

A First Course in Linear Algebra is an introductory textbook aimed at college-level sophomores and juniors. Typically students will have taken calculus, but it is not a prerequisite. The book begins with systems of linear equations, then covers matrix algebra, before taking up finite-dimensional vector spaces in full generality. The final chapter covers matrix representations of linear transformations, through diagonalization, change of basis and Jordan canonical form. Determinants and eigenvalues are covered along the way.

(11 reviews)

Book of Proof - Third Edition

Contributor: Hammack

Publisher: Richard Hammack

License: CC BY-ND

This is a book about how to prove theorems.

(7 reviews)

Communication for Business Success

Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Business Communication for Success (BCS) provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the study and application of written and oral business communication to serve both student and professor.

(39 reviews)

College Success

Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Our primary goal in writing College Success is to help you succeed in college.

(54 reviews)

Calculus - Third Edition

Contributor: Strang

Publisher: Wellesley-Cambridge Press

License: CC BY-NC-SA

Published in 1991 by Wellesley-Cambridge Press, the book is a useful resource for educators and self-learners alike. It is well organized, covers single variable and multivariable calculus in depth, and is rich with applications.

(4 reviews)

Collaborative Statistics

Contributors: Illowsky and Dean

Publisher: OpenStax CNX

License: CC BY

Collaborative Statistics was written by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean, faculty members at De Anza Collegein Cupertino, California. The textbook was developed over several years and has been used in regularand honors-level classroom settings and in distance learning classes. Courses using this textbook have beenarticulated by the University of California for transfer of credit. The textbook contains full materials forcourse offerings, including expository text, examples, labs, homework, and projects. A Teacher's Guide iscurrently available in print form and on the Connexions site at and supplemental course materials including additional problem sets and video lectures are available. The on-line text for each of these collections collections willmeet the Section 508 standards for accessibility.

(18 reviews)

College Algebra

Contributors: Stitz and Zeager

Publisher: Stitz Zeager Open Source Mathematics

License: CC BY-NC-SA

College Algebra is an introductory text for a college algebra survey course. The material is presented at a level intended to prepare students for Calculus while also giving them relevant mathematical skills that can be used in other classes. The authors describe their approach as "Functions First," believing introducing functions first will help students understand new concepts more completely.

(11 reviews)

Elementary Algebra

Contributor: Redden

Publisher: Saylor Foundation

License: CC BY-NC-SA

It is essential to lay a solid foundation in mathematics if a student is to be competitive in today's global market. The importance of algebra, in particular, cannot be overstated, as it is the basis of all mathematical modeling used in applications found in all disciplines. Traditionally, the study of algebra is separated into a two parts, elementary algebra and intermediate algebra. This textbook, Elementary Algebra, is the first part, written in a clear and concise manner, making no assumption of prior algebra experience. It carefully guides students from the basics to the more advanced techniques required to be successful in the next course.

(12 reviews)