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Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System: An Equity Lens

Authors: Supplee and Gonzalez

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY-NC-SA

This introductory criminal justice textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for students to explore the key areas of the American criminal justice system. Students will examine the roles of the police, courts, corrections, and juvenile law. Additionally, the book introduces criminal theory, data, and legal principles. Beyond just studying these topics, students will have the opportunity to investigate potential careers and reflect on their roles and opinions within our legal system.

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Changing Society

Authors: Krouskop, Cushing, Puttman, and Temple

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY-SA

Changing Society offers a foundational exploration of the causes, impacts, and dynamics of social change. Informed by the tenets of universal design, equity and belonging, and a commitment to a decolonizing approach, it is written for undergraduate students majoring in social sciences, social work, ethnic studies, or social justice studies.

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Sociology in Everyday Life: An Equity Lens

Authors: Puentes and Gougherty

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

This openly licensed text uses a multi-level, intersectional feminist approach to frame our understanding of contemporary sociology in the United States. The text introduces a variety of concepts and theories that are helpful in understanding the social world in which we live. It asks and answers the questions “What is sociology?” “How do groups, networks, and social interactions shape our reality?” and “How do identities and social structures shape our opportunities?” Original content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, except as otherwise noted.

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Understanding Human Development: Prenatal Through Adolescence

Authors: Jones, Belli, and Julyan

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY

Understanding Human Development is an introductory textbook for individuals entering early childhood education and related fields. The textbook provides an overview of the developmental lifespan from conception to adolescence using social justice and ecological perspectives. The textbook aims to represent equitable approaches to understanding human development and discusses the diverse factors and interactions that support or hinder development.

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The Physiology of Exercise

Author: Lanphere

Publisher: SAALCK

License: CC BY-NC

The Physiology of Exercise (3rd Edition) is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduates studying exercise science. Written by Rosie Lanphere, PhD, CSCS, this text provides a clear and comprehensive exploration of how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity.

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Learning How to Use Microsoft Excel 365

Author: McGlynn

Publisher: Open Oregon Educational Resources

License: CC BY-NC-SA

This core Microsoft® Excel® text provides students with the skills needed to execute many personal and professional activities. It also prepares them to go on to more advanced skills using the Excel software. The text takes the approach of creating Excel worksheets that are accurate, tell a story, and can be helpful in making decisions. Personal decisions introduced include important purchases, such as homes and automobiles, savings for retirement, and personal budgets. Professional decisions include budgets for managing expenses, merchandise items to mark down or discontinue, and inventory management. Students are given clear, easy-to-follow instructions for each skill presented and are also provided with opportunities to learn additional skills related to the personal or professional objectives presented. For example, students learn the key terms with respect to home mortgages and understand the impact interest rates have on monthly mortgage payments. This text also places an emphasis on “what-if” scenarios, so students gain an appreciation for the computational power of the Excel application. In addition, students learn how Excel is used with Microsoft® Word® and Microsoft® PowerPoint® to accomplish a variety of personal and professional objectives.

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The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century

Editors: Besley, Bucelli, and Velasco

Publisher: LSE Press

License: CC BY-NC

A generation ago, the so-called Washington Consensus laid out a series of dos and don’ts for policymakers around the world. Today, that vision is recognised as having fallen short in a number of ways – particularly in its neglect of the social and institutional factors that are indispensable for achieving sustained growth and for building fairer and more cohesive societies.

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Ventanas Empresariales: Español para Profesionales de los Negocios

Author: Cantero

Publisher: SAALCK

License: CC BY-NC

¡Bienvenida/o a Ventanas empresariales: Español para profesionales de los negocios!

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Health Information Management: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare

Editors: Lloyd, Scanlan, and Wissmann

Publisher: Council of Australian University Librarians

License: CC BY-NC

This comprehensive textbook captures best international practice for health information management (HIM) and is focused on the practical needs of current and aspiring health information managers. The text includes evolving and innovative approaches for health information and data management from across the world. The text provides a comprehensive overview of HIM principles, including data governance, electronic health and medical records (EHRs/EMRs), privacy and security regulations, and health informatics. It explores the role of HIM professionals in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting clinical decision-making. Through case studies and practical examples, readers will gain insights into the challenges and advancements in HIM, preparing them for a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

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Exploring Weather and Climate - First Edition

Author: Sampson

Publisher: Glen Sampson

License: CC BY-NC-SA

This textbook is oriented toward a first or second year college science class, or an advanced high school course. Sixteen chapters are present which fits a 16-week college semester. These chapters may be divided into three sections:

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