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Sketches of Southern Life
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Sketches of Southern Life (1872) is a poetry anthology by American abolitionist and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Using topics like family, education, religion, slavery, and Reconstruction, the anthology is a commentary on the concerns of African-Americans living in the South. Though it is not her most well-known work, Sketches of Southern Life is considered by historians of African-American literature to be one of Harper's best works.

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Sketches of Southern Life (1872) is a poetry anthology by American abolitionist and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Using topics like family, education, religion, slavery, and Reconstruction, the anthology is a commentary on the concerns of African-Americans living in the South. Though it is not her most well-known work, Sketches of Southern Life is considered by historians of African-American literature to be one of Harper’s best works.

Word Count: 9671

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
History
Literature
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
The Souls of Black Folk
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The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches (1903) is a collection of essays by American and Ghanaian sociologist and writer W. E. B. Du Bois. The book contains several essays on race with Du Bois drawing on his own experiences as a Black man in America. Not only is it considered a pioneer work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature, but it also sees Du Bois credited with coining the term "double consciousness," thus marking it as an influential work in the field of sociology.

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The Souls of Black Folk: Essays and Sketches (1903) is a collection of essays by American and Ghanaian sociologist and writer W. E. B. Du Bois. The book contains several essays on race with Du Bois drawing on his own experiences as a Black man in America. Not only is it considered a pioneer work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature, but it also sees Du Bois credited with coining the term “double consciousness,” thus marking it as an influential work in the field of sociology.

Word Count: 70705

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Arts and Humanities
Ethnic Studies
Literature
Social Science
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Textbook
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) is a Gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The story follows Gabriel John Utterson—a legal practitioner from London—as he investigates strange occurrences between his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) is a Gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The story follows Gabriel John Utterson—a legal practitioner from London—as he investigates strange occurrences between his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.

Word Count: 24563

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Arts and Humanities
Literature
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
Tartuffe or the Hypocrite
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Translated by Curtis Hidden Page

Word Count: 18304

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Performing Arts
Material Type:
Textbook
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
01/26/2024
Their Eyes Were Watching God
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Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) is a classic Harlem Renaissance novel by American writer Zora Neale Hurston. The novel follows Janie Crawford as she recounts the story of her life as she journeys from a naive teenager to a woman in control of her destiny.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937) is a classic Harlem Renaissance novel by American writer Zora Neale Hurston. The novel follows Janie Crawford as she recounts the story of her life as she journeys from a naive teenager to a woman in control of her destiny.

Word Count: 61281

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Arts and Humanities
Ethnic Studies
Literature
Social Science
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
Understanding Document Accessibility
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A Reference for Creating Accessible Office Documents

Short Description:
With much of the world gone digital, learning to create documents that are accessible to everyone is becoming a necessary skill. Intended for a general audience, this free resource reviews a wide range of document authoring applications, including the tools they contain for creating accessible documents, and tests them to ensure they do not contain potential barriers. Learn how to create accessible word processed documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, and PDF documents, among others, so they are accessible to everyone.

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With much of the world gone digital, learning to create documents that are accessible to everyone is becoming a necessary skill. Intended for a general audience, this free resource reviews a wide range of document authoring applications, including the tools they contain for creating accessible documents, and tests them to ensure they do not contain potential barriers. Learn how to create accessible word processed documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, and PDF documents, among others, so they are accessible to everyone.

Word Count: 113386

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Subject:
Business and Communication
Career and Technical Education
Material Type:
Textbook
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
01/15/2020
Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism (1863) is a collection of essays by English philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of what utilitarianism is in order to present it as the best theory of ethics and to defend it against criticisms and misunderstandings.

Long Description:
Utilitarianism (1863) is a collection of essays by English philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of what utilitarianism is in order to present it as the best theory of ethics and to defend it against criticisms and misunderstandings.

Word Count: 28397

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Subject:
Economics
Social Science
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
Vaccine Practice for Health Professionals: 1st Canadian Edition
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This open access textbook is intended to guide best practices in vaccine delivery in Canada. This resource is designed for students in post-secondary health profession programs, including nursing. It may also be useful for graduate students and healthcare providers. This textbook provides information related to clinical practice, including the administration of vaccine, and communication with clients.

Subject:
Applied Science
Health, Medicine and Nursing
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Author:
Jennifer English
Kim English
Oona St-Amant
Date Added:
11/12/2021
Victorian Anthology
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This is a collection of poetry and extracts from various works of Victorian literature.

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This is a collection of poetry and extracts from various Victorian literature.

Word Count: 50235

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Literature
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
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With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects

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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects (1792), is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. In it, porto-feminist Mary Wollstonecraft critiques 18th century educational and political theorists who believed that women should not receive a rational education. She maintains that women are human beings deserving of the same fundamental rights as men, and that treating them as mere ornaments or property for men undercuts the moral foundation of society.

Long Description:
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects (1792), is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. In it, porto-feminist Mary Wollstonecraft critiques 18th century educational and political theorists who believed that women should not receive a rational education. She maintains that women are human beings deserving of the same fundamental rights as men, and that treating them as mere ornaments or property for men undercuts the moral foundation of society.

Word Count: 85283

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Philosophy
Social Science
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
Web Accessibility for Developers
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Essential Skills for Web Developers

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Web Accessibility for Developers is a technical resource aimed primarily at programmers. Learn how to develop accessible interactivity on the Web and gain expertise using WAI-ARIA, a W3C specification that enables optimal use of assistive technologies, like screen readers, when navigating the Web.

Word Count: 33596

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Subject:
Applied Science
Computer Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
11/29/2019
Web Accessibility for Developers
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Web Accessibility for Developers is a technical book aimed primarily at programmers. Learn how to develop accessible interactivity on the Web and gain expertise using WAI-ARIA, a W3C specification that enables optimal use of assistive technologies, like screen readers, when navigating the Web.

Subject:
Applied Science
Computer Science
Engineering
Material Type:
Full Course
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Author:
Digital Education Strategies The Chang School
Greg Gay
Igor Karasyov
Date Added:
03/08/2019
Web Design Primer
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Word Count: 22276

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Subject:
Applied Science
Career and Technical Education
Computer Science
Graphic Design
Information Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Author:
Ahmed Sagarwala
Richard Adams
Date Added:
03/31/2018
What You Can Do to Remove Barriers on the Web
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Making Websites Accessible

Short Description:
This book accompanies the Accessibility Maze, a game developed to teach the basics of web accessibility for those new to the topic. Or, for anyone else who wants to see how fun learning about web accessibility can be. You should try the maze before reading this book, to get the full effect of the game.

Word Count: 4068

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Subject:
Applied Science
Computer Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Author:
Digital Education Strategies
The Chang School
Date Added:
02/03/2020
The White Witch of Rosehall
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The White Witch of Rosehall (1929) is a legendary story by Jamaican author H. G. de Lisser. It tells the story of a haunting in Montego Bay, Jamaica where, according to the legend, the spirit of Annie Palmer haunts the grounds of Rose Hall plantation house.

Long Description:
The White Witch of Rosehall (1929) is a legendary story by Jamaican author H. G. de Lisser. It tells the story of a haunting in Montego Bay, Jamaica where, according to the legend, the spirit of Annie Palmer haunts the grounds of Rose Hall plantation house.

Word Count: 83522

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Literature
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
Write Here, Right Now: An Interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research
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Write Here, Right Now: An interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research utilizes PressBooks to create and host a writing e-textbook for first year university students that would effectively integrate into the flipped classroom model.

Long Description:
Write Here, Right Now: An interactive Introduction to Academic Writing and Research utilizes PressBooks to create and host a writing e-textbook for first year university students that would effectively integrate into the flipped classroom model. The textbook could also be used for non-flipped classroom designs, as the embedded videos, diagrams and linked modules would act as an all-in-one multimedia textbook geared towards multiple learning styles and disciplines. The components of the textbook, including the embedded videos, could be swapped in and out in order to accommodate a professor’s best idea of his/her own course design.

Word Count: 72471

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Subject:
Composition and Rhetoric
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Author:
Aaron Tucker
Paul Chafe
Date Added:
08/23/2018
Wuthering Heights
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Wuthering Heights (1847) is a novel by English author Emily Brontë; it was initially published under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. The story follows the interactions between two land-owning families living on the West Yorkshire moors, the Earnshaws and the Lintons, and their turbulent relationships with the Earnshaw's adopted son, Heathcliff.

Long Description:
Wuthering Heights (1847) is a novel by English author Emily Brontë; it was initially published under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. The story follows the interactions between two land-owning families living on the West Yorkshire moors, the Earnshaws and the Lintons, and their turbulent relationships with the Earnshaw’s adopted son, Heathcliff.

Word Count: 119697

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Literature
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022
The Yellow Wallpaper
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Short Description:
"The Yellow Wallpaper" (1892) is a short story by American author Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The story is a collection of journal entries written by an unnamed woman whose physician husband has spirited her away to an old summer mansion in an attempt to cure her of "temporary nervous depression—a slight hysterical tendency." It is regarded as an important work in early American feminist literature for its conversations on women's mental and physical health in the nineteenth century.

Long Description:
“The Yellow Wallpaper” (1892) is a short story by American author Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The story is a collection of journal entries written by an unnamed woman whose physician husband has spirited her away to an old summer mansion in an attempt to cure her of “temporary nervous depression—a slight hysterical tendency.” It is regarded as an important work in early American feminist literature for its conversations on women’s mental and physical health in the nineteenth century.

Word Count: 6916

Included H5P activities: 5

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Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Literature
Provider:
Toronto Metropolitan University
Date Added:
02/15/2022