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Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof/ Version 2.1
No full textMathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proofis designed to be a text for the ?rst course in the college mathematics curriculum that introduces students to the processes of constructing and writing proofs and focuses on the formal development of mathematics. The primary goals of the text are to help students: Develop logical thinking skills and to develop the ability to think more abstractly in a proof oriented setting. Develop the ability to construct and write mathematical proofs using standard methods of mathematical proof including direct proofs/ proof by contradiction/ mathematical induction/ case analysis/ and counterexamples. Develop the ability to read and understand written mathematical proofs. Develop talents for creative thinking and problem solving. Improve their quality of communication in mathematics. This includes improving writing techniques/ reading comprehension/ and oral communication in mathematics. Better understand the nature of mathematics and its language. This text also provides students with material that will be needed for their further study of mathematics.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1175/thumbnail.jp
Français interactif
No full textThis textbook of classroom activities and homework accompanies Français interactif. Français interactif/ the web-based French program developed and in use at the University of Texas since 2004/ and its companion site/ Tex\u27s French Grammar (2000)are open access sites/ free and open multimedia resources/ which require neither password nor fees. Français interactif/ used increasingly by students/ teachers/ and institutions throughout the world/ includes 320 videos (American students in France/ native French interviews/ vocabulary and culture presentation videos) recorded vocabulary lists/ phonetic lessons/ online grammar lessons (600 pages) with self-correcting exercises and audio dialogues/ online grammar tools (verb conjugation reference/ verb practice)/ and diagnostic grammar tests.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1198/thumbnail.jp
College Success
No full textOur primary goal in writing College Success is to help you succeed in college. According to Department of Education data/ 30 percent of college freshmen leave school in their first year and as many as 50 percent never graduate. College Success is designed to help change that. College Success has a student-friendly format arranged to help you develop the essential skills and provide the information you need to succeed in college. This is not a textbook full of theory and extensive detail that merely discusses student success; rather/ this is a how-to manual for succeeding in college. The book provides realistic/ practical guidance ranging from study skills to personal health/ from test taking to managing time and money. Furthermore/ College Success is accessible—information is presented concisely and as simply as possible. College Success has the following features to help you achieve your goals: Each chapter asks you to evaluate yourself because success starts with recognizing your strengths and weaknesses/ your hopes and desires/ and your own personal/ individual realities. You\u27ll develop your own goals based on these self-assessments/ determining what success in college really means for you as an individual. Throughout the book/ you will find numerous interactive activities created to help you improve your skills. To assist you with this/ the material is presented in easily digestible “chunks” of information so you can begin applying it immediately in your own life—and get the most out of your college education.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1004/thumbnail.jp
International Finance: Theory and Policy
No full textInternational Finance Theory and Policy is built on Steve Suranovic\u27s belief that to understand the international economy/ students need to learn how economic models are applied to real world problems. It is true what they say/ that ”economists do it with models.“ That\u27s because economic models provide insights about the world that are simply not obtainable solely by discussion of the issues. International Finance Theory and Policy develops a unified model of the international macroeconomy. The text provides detailed descriptions of major macroeconomic variables/ covers the interest rate parity and purchasing power parity theories of exchange rate determination/ takes an exhaustive look at the pros and cons of trade imbalances and presents the well-known AA-DD model to explore the effects of fiscal and monetary policy under both fixed and flexible exchange rates. The models are developed/ not by employing advanced mathematics/ but rather by walking students through a detailed description of how a model\u27s assumptions influence its conclusions. But more importantly/ each model and theory is connected to real world policy issues. The Finance Text has the following unique features: o Begins with an historical overview of the international macroeconomy to provide context for the theory. o Concludes with a detailed discussion of the pros and cons of fixed and floating exchange rate systems. o Provides an extensive look at the issue of trade imbalances. Readers learn techniques to evaluate whether a country\u27s trade deficit (or surplus) is dangerous/ beneficial/ or benign. o Explains how purchasing power parity is used to make cross country income comparisons. o Offers clear detailed explanations of the AA-DD model. o Applies the AA-DD model to understand the effects of monetary and fiscal policy on GDP/ the exchange rate/ and the trade balance. International Finance Theory and Policy by Steve Suranovic is intended for a one-semester course in International Finance. After March 2010/ you can check out the entire book online or request a desk copy.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1012/thumbnail.jp
Introductory Chemistry
No full textDavid W. Ball of Cleveland State University brings his new survey of general chemistry text/ Introductory Chemistry/ to the market with a fresh theme that will be sure to hold student interest: Chemistry is Everywhere. Introductory Chemistry is intended for a one-semester introductory or preparatory chemistry course. Throughout the chapters/ David presents two features that reinforce the theme of the textbook/ that chemistry is everywhere. The first is the boxed feature titled/ appropriately/ ”Chemistry is Everywhere“. This feature takes a topic of the chapter and demonstrates how this topic shows up in everyday life. In the introductory chapter/ ”Chemistry is Everywhere“ focuses on the personal hygiene products that students may use every morning: toothpaste/ soap/ shampoo among others. These products are chemicals/ aren\u27t they? This book explores some of the chemical reactions like the ones that give students clean and healthy teeth/ and shiny hair. This feature makes it clear to students that chemistry is/ indeed/ everywhere/ and it will promote student retention in what is sometimes considered an intimidating course. The second boxed feature focuses on chemistry that students likely indulge in every day: eating and drinking. In the ”Food and Drink App“/ David discusses how the chemistry of the chapter applies to things that students eat and drink every day. Carbonated beverages depend on the behavior of gases/ foods contain acids and bases/ and everyone actually eats certain rocks. (Yikes!) Cooking/ eating/ drinking/ metabolism — all chemical processes students are involved with all the time. These features allow students to see the things we interact with every day in a new light — as chemistry. Just like many of the one-semester chemistry books you may be used to/ each section in David Ball\u27s starts with one or more Learning Objectives/ which list the main points of the section. Each section ends with Key Takeaways/ which are reviews of the main points of the section. Each chapter is full of examples to illustrate the key points of the materials/ and each example is followed with a similar ”Test Yourself“ exercise to see if the student understands the concept. Each section ends with its own set of paired exercises to practice the material from that section/ and each chapter ends with a section of ”Additional Exercises“ that are more challenging or require multiple steps or skills to answer. David took the time to treat mathematical problems in Introductory Chemistry one of two ways/ either as a conversion-factor problem or as a formula problem. David believes having two basic mathematical approaches (converting and formulas) allows the text to focus on the logic of the approach and not tricks or shortcuts; which speaks to the final point about Introductory Chemistry. You\u27ll notice that David took no shortcuts with the material in this text/ his inviting writing style/ concise approach/ consistent presentation/ and interesting pedagogy have given it some of the best peer reviews we\u27ve seen at Flat World. So/ order a desk copy or dive in now to see for yourself.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1016/thumbnail.jp
Principles of Management
No full textPrinciples of Management teaches management principles to tomorrow\u27s business leaders by weaving three threads through every chapter: strategy/ entrepreneurship and active leadership. Strategic — All business school teachings have some orientation toward performance and strategy and are concerned with making choices that lead to high performance. Principles of Management will frame performance using the notion of the triple bottom-line — the idea that economic performance allows individuals and organizations to perform positively in social and environmental ways as well. The triple bottom line is financial/ social/ and environmental performance. It is important for all students to understand the interdependence of these three facets of organizational performance. The Entrepreneurial Manager — While the General Management course at Harvard Business School was historically one of its most popular and impactful courses (pioneered in the 1960s by Joe Bower)/ recent Harvard MBAs did not see themselves as general managers. This course was relabeled The Entrepreneurial Manager in 2006/ and has regained its title as one of the most popular courses. This reflects and underlying and growing trend that students/ including the undergraduates this book targets/ can see themselves as entrepreneurs and active change agents/ but not just as managers. By starting fresh with an entrepreneurial/change management orientation/ this text provides an exciting perspective on the art of management that students can relate to. At the same time/ this perspective is as relevant to existing for-profit organizations (in the form intrapreneurship) as it is to not-for-profits and new entrepreneurial ventures. Active Leadership — Starting with the opening chapter/ Principles of Management shows students how leaders and leadership are essential to personal and organizational effectiveness and effective organizational change. Students are increasingly active as leaders at an early age/ and are sometimes painfully aware of the leadership failings they see in public and private organizations. It is the leader and leadership that combine the principles of management (the artist\u27s palette/ tools/ and techniques) to create the art of management. This book\u27s modular format easily maps to a POLC (Planning/ Organizing/ Leading/ and Controlling) course organization/ which was created by Henri Fayol (General and industrial management (1949). London: Pitman Publishing company)/ and suits the needs of both undergraduate and graduate course in Principles of Management. This textbook has been used in classes at: College of Alameda/ Columbia Basin College/ Flagler College/ Johnson County Community College/ Pasadena City College/ Penn State University/ Renton Technical College/ San Diego Mesa College/ Sierra College/ Yuba College.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1025/thumbnail.jp
Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
No full textThink Python is a concise introduction to software design using the Python programming language. Intended for people with no programming experience/ this book starts with the most basic concepts and gradually adds new material. Some of the ideas students find most challenging/ like recursion and object-oriented programming/ are divided into a sequence of smaller steps and introduced over the course of several chapters. This textbook has been used in classes atBard College/Olin College of Engineering/ University of California/ Santa Barbara/ University of Maine/ University of Northern Colorado.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1033/thumbnail.jp
Beginning Excel 2019
No full textThis textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2019/ the textbook was written to be applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before. This textbook includes instructions for Excel for Mac also.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1055/thumbnail.jp
Human Resource Management
No full textHuman Resource Management teaches HRM strategies and theories that any manager—not just those in HR—needs to know about recruiting/ selecting/ training/ and compensating people. Most students will be managing people at some point in their careers and not necessarily in a human resource management capacity. As businesses cut back/ they may outsource HR duties to outside vendors. Or/ in smaller businesses/ the HR department is sometimes small or non-existent/ and managers from other departments have to perform their own HRM. Therefore/ teaching HRM from the perspective of a general manager/ in addition to an HR manager/ provides more relevance to students\u27 careers and will give them a competitive advantage in the workplace. This text also provides practical applications of theory relevant to today\u27s workplace. You won\u27t find discussions about “posting vacancies on a job board” or “sending memos.” In the real world/ HRM leverages technology in every aspect of the job—from online training modules to technology for better managing flex-time workers and telecommuters. Consider how most companies have gone “paperless” with pay stubs by using software. While such technology has made HRM easier/ it has also created a new set of challenges. For example/ how does a manager actually implement a new pay system? Therefore/ it\u27s important for students to understand what kinds of platforms exist in today\u27s workplace to enhance their effectiveness as future managers. The conversational style of Human Resource Management engages students/ while the academic rigor of its content provides them with the tools that any manager needs—whether they work in HR or a different department. PLUS it offers an array of supplements that gives them practice creating real HR documents and role-playing real HR scenarios. Add value to your students\u27 education/ enhance the relevance of your curriculum/ and make your students more employable by adopting this book for your HRM class. Read it now online today!https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1056/thumbnail.jp
World Regional Geography: People/ Places and Globalization
No full textWorld Regional Geography: People/ Places and Globalization is designed for students to experience and study as much of the world as possible within a limited amount of time. It gives students the fundamental concepts and the latest data regarding world places in a concise/ easy-to-read format. This World Regional Geography textbook focuses on the primary issues that have created our cultural and societal structures/ and presents them within a framework for global understanding. A pattern of development is outlined from the imprint that European colonialism had on culture to the impact that giant retail corporations like Wal-Mart have on consumerism. Within this framework/ the textbook takes a regional approach to globalization and world geography/ as each chapter focuses on one subject or region. The first unit covers the basic concepts of location/ the environment/ and global economic dynamics. Then/ these basic concepts/ theories/ and principles are presented for each region on a chapter-by-chapter basis. The basic concepts are covered using real world examples to provide purpose and relevance for the students. And each lesson begins with learning objectives and ends with key takeaways to stimulate critical thinking about each topic or region. Basic spatial concepts are also tracked throughout the text to connect ideas and apply concepts to every region of the world. Special sections on relevant topics are also distributed throughout the book. With each chapter focused on one region/ the textbook provides professors with some course management and flexibility. The text is also brief enough to provide additional flexibility if professors want to include specialized information from outside sources. World Regional Geography: People/ Places and Globalization provides students with a working knowledge of world geography in an easy-to-read format. Basic geographic concepts of world places are presented in concise chapters/ and each chapter provides a foundational framework for understanding the development patterns of world regions. See for yourself and take a look at the book today!https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1063/thumbnail.jp