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• Evidence-Based Massage Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Practice

  Author(s): Richard Lebert

  Updated: Nov 10, 2021

  Description: This clinical practice handbook will prove essential to massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, psychologists and other health professionals who care for people with musculoskeletal pain. It is a living document and will be continuously updated as new research becomes available.

• Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology - 2nd Edition

  Author(s): Nina Brown, Thomas McIlwraith, Laura Tubelle de González

  Updated: Nov 10, 2021

  Description: This textbook is a collection of chapters on the essential topics in cultural anthropology. Different from other introductory textbooks, this book is an edited volume with each chapter written by a different author. Each author has written from their experiences working as an anthropologist and that personal touch makes for an accessible introduction to cultural anthropology. The authors' approach to cultural anthropology is holistic. They see the interconnectedness of cultural practices and, i...[more]

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• Statistics Using Technology - Third Edition

  Author(s): Kathryn Kozak

  Updated: Nov 9, 2021

  Description: This is an introductory Statistics Textbook for first year college courses. This book places data at the center of the course. It also uses the statistical package R, though you can use another statistical computer package if you wish.

• Psychology – H5P Edition

  Author(s): Rose M. Spielman, Kathryn Dumper, William Jenkins, Arlene Lacombe, Marilyn Lovett, Marion Perlmutter

  Updated: Nov 8, 2021

  Description: Psychology - H5P Edition is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across ...[more]

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• Composition and Literature: A Handbook and Anthology

  Author(s): James Sexton, Derek Soles

  Updated: Nov 5, 2021

  Description: The purpose of this book is to help students achieve the learning objectives of their English 12 course. These include how to write intelligently, clearly, and fluently; understand and employ effectively the conventions of various forms of school and college writing assignments; read actively and critically; understand and appreciate diverse and inclusive works of imaginative literature; and think critically, creatively, and reflectively. This book is divided into two parts. Part I is a Composi...[more]

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• AutoCAD 2D eBook

  Author(s): Wally Baumback, Vancouver Community College

  Updated: Nov 3, 2021

  Description: THIS BOOK WILL BE ARCHIVED ON February 1, 2022, AS IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A VERSION PUBLISHED IN PRESSBOOKS. The AutoCAD 2D eBook was written as a tool to guide and teach you to master AutoCAD. No two students learn at the same pace, therefore the eBook was written with competency-based modules. The competency-based modules are bite-size pieces that allows you to work at your own pace. They can be used to learn by distance education, correspondence, online, instructor-lead classes, or by indiv...[more]

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• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Toolkit

  Author(s): Lee A. Swanson, University of Saskatchewan

  Updated: Nov 2, 2021

  Description: This book provides an overview of the world of entrepreneurship. Topics covered include an introduction to entrepreneurship; opportunity recognition and design thinking; evaluation entrepreneurial opportunities; business models; business planning; financing entrepreneurship; business set-up, start-up, and growth; strategic entrepreneurship; innovation and entrepreneurship; and the entrepreneurial environment.

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• Introductory Chemistry - 1st Canadian Edition

  Author(s): Jessie A. Key, Vancouver Island University, David W Ball, Cleveland State University

  Updated: Oct 27, 2021

  Description: The goal of this textbook is not to make you an expert. True expertise in any field is a years-long endeavor. Here I will survey some of the basic topics of chemistry. This survey should give you enough knowledge to appreciate the impact of chemistry in everyday life and, if necessary, prepare you for additional instruction in chemistry. Throughout each chapter, I present two features that reinforce the theme of the textbook—that chemistry is all around you. The first is a feature titled, appro...[more]

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• Line A - Safe Work Practices Competency A-4: Describe Personal Safety Practices

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Oct 26, 2021

  Description: These Learning Tasks describe the clothing and protective equipment workers must wear on the job site and the safety precautions they must take to protect themselves and others from injury. Special personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on the job site. The equipment used will depend on the hazards anticipated. When working at elevations, significant hazards are present and fall protection is normally required. Knowing the hazards allows workers to select methods to reduce the hazard a...[more]

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• Line A - Safe Work Practices Competency A-3: Handle Hazardous Materials Safely

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Oct 26, 2021

  Description: Workers exposed to hazardous materials may be at risk for many serious health problems, such as kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer, allergic reactions, or burns. Some hazardous materials can also cause fires or explosions. Legislation and regulations are in place to reduce injuries or diseases caused by exposure to hazardous materials used in the workplace. Every person working with or near controlled products has the right to know the hazards and how to safely use the products. The foll...[more]

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