Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí!
Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí! is an open educational resource (OER) textbook designed to develop communication skills in Spanish across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes. Created by Jenny Ceciliano and Lisa Notman, professors at Portland State University, the textbook takes a learner-centered approach by engaging students in real-life exchanges on topics [...]
Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining
What to Know & How to Teach It
This edited collection documents the virtual Building Legal Literacies for Text Data Mining Institute held June 2020. The Institute aimed to teach digital humanities researchers and professionals about the key legal issues surrounding text data mining in the US, including copyright, technological protection measures, privacy, and ethics. It details how the organizers [...]
Emma
The novel Emma was penned by Jane Austen way back in 1815, though it didn’t actually get printed until the following year. Austen was British, and Emma is considered one of her major works. The story mainly follows Emma Woodhouse, who at the start of the book is 21 years old. Austen [...]
History in the Making
A History of the People of the United States of America to 1877
"History in the Making" is an open-source textbook that underwent rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure scholarly integrity. It covers a wide range of topics in U.S. history up to 1877, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and diversity.
Introduction to Art: Design, Context and Meaning
Discove this comprehensive textbook that's perfect for learning about the world of art. It covers all the important topics, like what art means, why artists create it, the different materials they use, and how art impacts our society.
Introduction to Human Geography
This comprehensive textbook by Georgia Gwinnett College professors provides a thorough exploration of the field of human geography, covering concepts of population, culture, politics, development, industry, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
Maximizing Your WordPress SEO with Google Search Console
Learn how to get the most out of Google Search Console to boost your SEO and your conversions
"Maximizing Your WordPress SEO with Google Search Console" is a comprehensive guide that teaches WordPress users how to leverage the powerful features of Google Search Console to improve their website's search engine optimization (SEO) performance.
Readings in Database Systems
Readings in Database Systems is a respected collection of papers on database research, now in its fifth edition. Edited by Peter Bailis, Joseph M. Hellerstein, and Michael Stonebraker, three leaders in the database research community, it has been informing the field on both classic and cutting-edge topics for over 30 years. Recommend [...]
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by the famous American writer Mark Twain, was first published in 1876. This classic children’s book also appeals to many grown-up readers. It follows the escapades of a crafty young boy named Tom who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River [...]
The Dissolution of Mind
A Fable of How Experience Gives Rise to Cognition
This publication presents an original thesis regarding the nature of experience and cognition’s architecture. Presented as a dialogue between characters Alice and Professor O, it offers commentary reformulating traditional frameworks through a thought experiment engaging diverse readers. Recommended for: Philosophers, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in exploring alternative perspectives on the nature [...]
The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1897. The original tale tells the story of Griffin, a scientist who has made himself invisible through an accident with his formula. He decides to use his power for mischief and ends up pursued by the police and [...]
The Knowledge of Good
Critique of Axiological Reason
Dive into Robert S. Hartman's theory of value and influential 20th-century thinkers. Gain fresh insights into ethics and axiology. Ideal for scholars and advanced readers in philosophy and ethics.