tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/textbooks?page=6Open Textbook Library - All Textbooks2024-01-16T22:36:54Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png15792024-01-16T22:53:37Z2024-01-30T13:18:13ZSurface and Subtext: Literature, Research, Writing - Third Edition<img alt="Read more about Surface and Subtext: Literature, Research, Writing - Third Edition" title="Surface and Subtext: Literature, Research, Writing - Third Edition cover image" class="cover " width="768" height="994" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3OTAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--23e8b3001760ae762f2b51d992ef37b8190d8cc0/203-OER-Cover-768x994.jpg" />Open-educational resource textbook created by the TAMU English 203 OER Committee.15782024-01-16T22:19:21Z2024-01-16T22:19:21ZFundamentals of Cell Biology<img alt="Read more about Fundamentals of Cell Biology" title="Fundamentals of Cell Biology cover image" class="cover " width="768" height="994" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3ODcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--b2b4a8fc5875864631ff236e80b0b42e3ca2b8d5/Cover-768x994.png" />This textbook is focused specifically on the principles and concepts of a foundational Cell Biology course. The book takes a more conceptual approach that highlights how scientists study cells, and how to analyze and interpret experimental results. Rather than focusing primarily on historical experiments that were key to our understanding of cells, the book explores a range of more modern experimental techniques so that students can begin to understand how cells are studied now, in the 21st century. The book includes over 200 newly created illustrations and animations, that were specifically designed for this book, as well as review questions at the end of each chapter, to help students explore and understand the material.15772024-01-16T00:35:14Z2024-01-16T00:35:14ZGerman 350<img alt="Read more about German 350" title="German 350 cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="530" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3NTYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d568deb0f0392e4c9de3fcf6fb97f02e3f2b1161/gr_350-350x530.png" />This book focuses on conversation. It contains several prompts that can be adapted to different levels of difficulty or turned into classroom discussions. They can also serve as a grammar review if needed. A review of pronunciation is included.15762024-01-16T00:31:17Z2024-01-16T00:32:41ZGerman 102<img alt="Read more about German 102" title="German 102 cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="530" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3NTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--407b0eaeabed131c052e81bf38e681c426b99f3f/gr102_cover-350x530.png" />This book is a continuation of GR 101. It features easy-to-read explanations of grammar, up-to-date videos, extra practice, and interactive exercises, as well as reading selections.15752024-01-16T00:25:34Z2024-01-16T00:26:17ZGerman 202<img alt="Read more about German 202" title="German 202 cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="530" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3NDgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--0d5075bac45123e7a894c6b6c3b8263c1d9bfe55/gr_202_2-4-350x530.png" />This book is a continuation of GR 201. It focuses on grammar found most often in literary selections and essays as well as several reading selections to reinforce grammar.15742024-01-16T00:19:36Z2024-01-16T00:26:22ZGerman 201<img alt="Read more about German 201" title="German 201 cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="530" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA3NDQsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--9491b5f44ff8dab3c1e0b4717a48c5054b347406/gr_201-350x530.png" />This book is a continuation of GR 102. It features review from GR 101-102, explanations of grammar, videos to reteach concepts, extra practice, and several reading selections to reinforce grammar.15732024-01-14T06:24:55Z2024-01-22T15:08:42ZInterpersonal Communication: Context and Connection<img alt="Read more about Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection" title="Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection cover image" class="cover " width="807" height="1051" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2NzEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--bb78ade45fd88ee231db1366caaa854a4654c80a/inter2.jpg" />Interpersonal Communication: Context and Connection provides an engaging overview of interpersonal communication grounded in theory, research, and practical application, with an eye to the lived experience of college students. The first three chapters provide the foundation of interpersonal communication with an examination of the theoretical and conceptual background of communication, self, and perception. The next section of the book examines unique features of messaging, with an exploration of listening, verbal, and nonverbal communication. Chapters 7, 8, and 9 explore dynamic factors that shape interpersonal relationships, including emotions, climate, and conflict. The final chapters of the book delve into communication in context through building and maintaining relationships, the dark side of communication, and workplace relationships.15722024-01-14T06:08:43Z2024-01-14T06:08:43ZCommunicating Fashion: Trend Research and Forecasting<img alt="Read more about Communicating Fashion: Trend Research and Forecasting" title="Communicating Fashion: Trend Research and Forecasting cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="467" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2NjksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--5ae9ea7c5403a243bfa12fb2e98b336116883a75/Blue-with-Gold-Lines-and-Watercolor-Spots-Notebook-Book-Cover-3-350x467.jpg" />Communicating Fashion offers a holistic view of the interrelationships involved in trend research, including data collection, analysis and reporting, and forecasting what that direction means for design. The book’s primary focus is on the process of observing and collecting desk and field data to understand interrelationships among products, user experience, and contextual factors.15712024-01-14T06:02:21Z2024-01-14T06:02:21ZIntroduction to Arabic: Egyptian Arabic for first-year students<img alt="Read more about Introduction to Arabic: Egyptian Arabic for first-year students" title="Introduction to Arabic: Egyptian Arabic for first-year students cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="412" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2NjYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--eca6fc9ff7e2705ffbdf9e8a6ddf7f37f6a13413/Screenshot-2023-07-12-at-5.20.41-PM-350x412.png" />This book presents materials for mastering the Arabic alphabet and the student's first steps in Egyptian Arabic.15702024-01-14T05:52:59Z2024-01-14T05:52:59ZFoundations of Education<img alt="Read more about Foundations of Education" title="Foundations of Education cover image" class="cover " width="384" height="497" data-controller="common--cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2NjMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--fa4b38afd958a6c53516e0b871c28775c378e4dd/nvdj9y2-front-shortedge-384.jpg" />This dynamic and equity-focused Open Educational Resource serves as a multifaceted textbook for Foundations of Education courses in post secondary institutions.
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