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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Employment Discrimination
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This Chapter will address the current protections that are available to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) individuals who allege they have been victims of employment discrimination. The Chapter’s primary focus will be on federal statutory law, particularly Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although the focus here is on federal law, Appendix I to this Chapter lists the states that protect individuals from public and/or private discrimination under state laws.

This topic is explored in four parts: (1) a brief overview of congressional efforts to enact a statute to protect individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; (2) discusses Title VII and sexual orientation; (3) discusses ways in which recent courts have handled sexual orientation discrimination under Title VII; and (4) similarly examines early judicial treatment of claims brought by individuals alleging discrimination on the basis of their gender identity and/or expression and explores how the law has developed in this area as well.

Subject:
Law
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
Provider Set:
The eLangdell Bookstore
Author:
Matthew William Green
Date Added:
07/10/2019
Sexuality, the Self, and Society
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Content included in Sexuality, the Self, and Society is aligned with the typical scope for an introductory, interdisciplinary Human Sexuality Textbook. It is written to be a complete text for a semester length course but could be used, in part, reorganized, or edited in true OER fashion. It is meant to be accessible, relevant, and inclusive. It also will not remain static meaning that the author will continue to update periodically and those who adopt may do so as they see fit.

Subject:
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Date Added:
11/22/2024
Shakespeare's Major Plays
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This book is designed to assist upper secondary school and first and second-year university students in their reading and understanding of Shakespeare's plays. The plays selected for discussion are those that students are most likely to encounter in their early adventures with Shakespeare. Each discussion provides guidance on issues raised by each play and suggests approaches from which students can build original ideas and insights. The book contains interactive exercises that are designed to assist students to understand and remember the characters, plots and structures of Shakespeare's plays. The book contains free full text copies of the plays. Volume 1 includes As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

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Arts and Humanities
Literature
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Textbook
Provider:
James Cook University
Author:
Cheryl Taylor
Date Added:
09/02/2024
The Shallow and the Deep: A biased introduction to neural networks and old school machine learning
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The Shallow and the Deep is a collection of lecture notes that offers an accessible introduction to neural networks and machine learning in general. However, it was clear from the beginning that these notes would not be able to cover this rapidly changing and growing field in its entirety. The focus lies on classical machine learning techniques, with a bias towards classification and regression. Other learning paradigms and many recent developments in, for instance, Deep Learning are not addressed or only briefly touched upon.

Biehl argues that having a solid knowledge of the foundations of the field is essential, especially for anyone who wants to explore the world of machine learning with an ambition that goes beyond the application of some software package to some data set. Therefore, The Shallow and the Deep places emphasis on fundamental concepts and theoretical background. This also involves delving into the history and pre-history of neural networks, where the foundations for most of the recent developments were laid. These notes aim to demystify machine learning and neural networks without losing the appreciation for their impressive power and versatility.

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Applied Science
Computer Science
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Textbook
Provider:
University of Groningen
Author:
Michael Biehl
Date Added:
10/10/2023
Shared Voices: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology [Revised Edition]
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Shared Voices is a student-centered cultural anthropology mini textbook built with an equity lens. We are excited to share this with you all. This book attempts to address the lack of current, reliable, and relevant resources for introductory anthropology courses that center equity and anti-racism.

We set out to create a culturally responsive and inclusive textbook with an anti-racist and global citizenry perspective. We center marginalized voices, stories, and community. This text is a starting point for any introductory anthropology course recognizing that cultural change is constant and the familiar is cousin to the weird and unusual. A work in progress, this text aims to provide students an opportunity to build content as they explore the topics within.

Subject:
Anthropology
Social Science
Material Type:
Textbook
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Remixing Open Textbooks through an Equity Lens (ROTEL) Project
Author:
Demetrios Brellas
Vanessa Martinez
Date Added:
03/06/2024
Sharing Our Knowledge: Best Practices for Supporting English Language Learners in Schools
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To complete the course ECUR 415.3: Current Issues in EAL, students are required to submit a final paper that reflects their growing knowledge about English as an Additional Language (EAL). EAL is the term used in Saskatchewan to describe students who speak languages other than English and require adequate levels of English to be successful with the school curriculum.

Most students enrolled in the online course ECUR 415 are practicing teachers who are working toward a Post-Degree Certificate in EAL Education (PDCEAL), while continuing to live and work in various locations both within and outside of the province. The certificate program, offered through the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, is recognized by provincial education authorities as being equivalent to one full year of post-degree study. As such, the certificate equips teachers with the knowledge and expertise to be considered teacher-specialists of EAL Education. The course ECUR 415 also attracts some pre-service teachers who are pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree and have an interest in EAL Education.

Subject:
Education
Language Education (ESL)
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
University of Saskatchewan
Author:
Cari Pankewich
Chrystal Polanik
Danielle Clatney
Eddy Paslowski
Hassan Chatha
Jana Blechinger
Jayden Smith
Karun Mann
Kelly Koshinsky
Kim Guillet
Michele Hudson
Patricia Hicks
Rochelle Chambers
Sarah Gerrard
Shawn Walker
Victoria Oldershaw
Date Added:
03/26/2019
A Short Handbook for writing essays in the Humanities and Social Sciences
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A retired master teacher of English and Comparative Literature teams up with his son, a History professor, on a new version of the writing manual he wrote and used for decades at the University of California, Davis.

Word Count: 16769

ISBN: B005JJW848

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Composition and Rhetoric
English Language Arts
Reading Literature
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Dan Allosso
Salvatore Allosso
Date Added:
03/17/2019
Sight-Reading for Guitar
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Sight-Reading for Guitar: The Keep Going Method Book and Video Series teaches guitar players from all musical backgrounds to understand, read and play modern staff notation in real time. The Keep Going Method is designed to impart the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for sight-reading with efficiency, fun and encouragement.

The team behind the series has decided to launch it early. We want to equip guitarists, who may be adjusting to new methods of teaching and learning, with a quality open resource.

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Arts and Humanities
Performing Arts
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Rebus Community
Author:
Chelsea Green
Date Added:
04/16/2020
Signal Computing: Digital Signals in the Software Domain
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A digital signal processing (DSP) textbook, and other materials, aimed at computer science students. Why one specifically for CS students? DSP has traditionally been taught as part of the electrical engineering curriculum and, as such, is accessible to CS students only to the extent that they have taken its prerequisites. In some engineering schools, that may be the case, but it is often the case that the CS math curriculum lacks some of the expected prerequisites. Moreover, DSP is most often taught as an upper-level EE course, and therefore, practically speaking, inaccessible to most non-EE majors.

Subject:
Applied Science
Computer Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Bilin Stiber
Eric Larson
Michael Stiber
Date Added:
01/01/2016
The Simple Math of Writing Well: Writing for the 21st Century
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Writing guides abound, but The Simple Math of Writing Well is one of a kind. Readers will find its practical approach affirming, encouraging, and informative, and its focus on the basics of linguistic structure releases 21st-century writers to embrace the variety of mediums that define our internet-connected world. As Harrop reminds us in the opening chapters of her book, we write more today than ever before in history: texts, emails, letters, blogs, reports, social media posts, proposals, etc. The Simple Math of Writing Well is the first guide that directly addresses the importance of writing well in the Google age.

Subject:
Composition and Rhetoric
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
George Fox University Library
Author:
Jennie A. Harrop
Date Added:
01/01/2018
Sinergia Científica: Integrando las Ciencias desde una Perspectiva Multidisciplinaria
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"Sinergia Científica: Integrando las Ciencias desde una Perspectiva Multidisciplinaria" es un compendio de estudios que abarcan diversas disciplinas, uniendo la ciencia en un esfuerzo colectivo para resolver problemas complejos. El primer capítulo presenta una innovación en la cuyicultura sostenible, explorando la suplementación alimenticia con harina de amaranto y cúrcuma en cuyes. El segundo capítulo se adentra en el ámbito social, analizando los Derechos Humanos desde la perspectiva de las poblaciones vulnerables. En el tercer capítulo, se introduce un enfoque innovador en ingeniería civil, utilizando polímeros reciclados para el diseño de revestimientos de cunetas. El cuarto capítulo examina el impacto económico de la facturación electrónica en el sector de imprentas, un avance tecnológico crucial en la era digital. Finalmente, el quinto capítulo explora la influencia del neuromarketing en la rentabilidad de las PYMES, uniendo la neurociencia y el marketing para optimizar las estrategias comerciales. Este libro es un testimonio de cómo la integración multidisciplinaria puede conducir a soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles.

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Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Editorial Grupo AEA
Author:
Armando Vinicio Paredes-Peralta
Clara Isabel Ruiz-Sánchez
Cristina Vanessa Fernández-Vélez
Delia Paulina Samaniego-Quiguiri
Eduardo Joselito Paredes-Fierro
Jorge Hernán Almeida-Blacio
Julio César Rivadeneira-Moreira
Robinson J. Herrera-Feijoo
Santiago Alexander Guamán Rivera
Date Added:
01/29/2024
Sistema de Costos por Órdenes de Producción para PYMES
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El libro “Sistema de Costos por Órdenes de Producción para PYMES” es un libro que se enfoca en la contabilidad de costos y cómo se puede aplicar en las pequeñas y medianas empresas. El libro se enfoca en el sistema de costos por órdenes de producción, que es un sistema que se utiliza para calcular los costos de producción de un producto específico. Este sistema es muy útil para las empresas que producen productos personalizados o productos que tienen una gran cantidad de variaciones. El libro cubre los conceptos básicos de la contabilidad de costos y cómo se pueden aplicar en las pequeñas y medianas empresas. También cubre los diferentes tipos de costos que existen y cómo se pueden calcular. Además, el libro cubre el sistema de costos por órdenes de producción en detalle y cómo se puede utilizar para calcular los costos de producción. El libro “Sistema de Costos por Órdenes de Producción para PYMES” es una guía útil para las pequeñas y medianas empresas que buscan mejorar su contabilidad de costos. El libro cubre los conceptos básicos de la contabilidad de costos y cómo se pueden aplicar en las pequeñas y medianas empresas. También cubre los diferentes tipos de costos que existen y cómo se pueden calcular. Además, el libro cubre el sistema de costos por órdenes de producción en detalle y cómo se puede utilizar para calcular los costos de producción.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Editorial Grupo AEA
Author:
Cecilia Mercedes Navarrete-Zambrano
Marco Vinicio Suarez-Núñez
Patricia Yajaira Almenaba-Guerrero
Rosa Verónica Núñez-Liberio
Silvana Elizabeth Ruiz-López
Date Added:
06/29/2023
Six Steps To Job Search Success
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This book is a practical discussion of six actionable steps that students can take to land a job regardless of the market. Whether the estimate is 25% unemployment or single-digit unemployment, that number doesn't apply to any one student. For any individual, the unemployment rate is 0% or 100%. One either has a job or doesn't. When any one person is looking for a job and there is 10% unemployment, that person just wants to be one of the nine people that has a job.

Subject:
Career and Technical Education
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
The Saylor Foundation
Provider Set:
Saylor Textbooks
Author:
Caroline Ceniza-Levine
Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio
Date Added:
09/19/2011
Six Ways of Being Religious
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The book proposes the hypothesis that six generic ways of being religious may be found in any large-scale religious tradition such as Christianity or Buddhism or Islam or Hinduism: sacred rite, right action, devotion, shamanic mediation, mystical quest, and reasoned inquiry. These are recurrent ways in which, socially and individually, devout members of these traditions take up and appropriate their stories and symbols in order to draw near to, and come into right relationship with, what the traditions attest to be the ultimate reality.

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Religious Studies
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Western Oregon University
Author:
Dale Cannon
Date Added:
11/14/2018
Slavery to Liberation: The African American Experience (Second Edition)
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Slavery to Liberation: The African American Experience (Second Edition) gives instructors, students, and general readers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of African Americans’ cultural and political history, economic development, artistic expressiveness, and religious and philosophical worldviews in a critical framework. It offers sound interdisciplinary analysis of selected historical and contemporary issues surrounding the origins and manifestations of White supremacy in the United States. By placing race at the center of the work, the book offers significant lessons for understanding the institutional marginalization of Blacks in contemporary America and their historical resistance and perseverance.

Subject:
Ethnic Studies
History
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Eastern Kentucky University
Author:
Gwendolyn Graham
Joshua Farrington
Lisa Day
Norman Powell
Ogechi E Anyanwu
Date Added:
11/10/2022
Slurry Transport: Fundamentals, A Historical Overview & The Delft Head Loss & Limit Deposit Velocity Framework 2nd Edition
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In dredging, trenching, (deep sea) mining, drilling, tunnel boring and many other applications, sand, clay or rock has to be excavated.The book covers horizontal transport of settling slurries (Newtonian slurries). Non-settling (non-Newtonian) slurries are not covered.

Subject:
Applied Science
Career and Technical Education
Engineering
Maritime Science
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
Delft University of Technology
Provider Set:
TU Delft OpenCourseWare
Author:
Sape A. Miedema
Date Added:
02/07/2019
Small Business Management in the 21st Century
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Small Business Management in the 21st Century offers a unique perspective and set of capabilities for instructors. The authors designed this book with a “less can be more” approach, and by treating small business management as a practical human activity rather than as an abstract theoretical concept.

Subject:
Business and Communication
Management
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
The Saylor Foundation
Provider Set:
Saylor Textbooks
Author:
David Cadden
Sandra L. Lueder
Date Added:
02/17/2015
Small Group Communication: Forming & Sustaining Teams
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Small Group Communication: Forming & Sustaining Teams is an interdisciplinary textbook focused on communication in groups and teams. This textbook aims to provide students with theories, concepts, and skills they can put into practice to form and sustain successful groups across a variety of contexts.

Word Count: 67335

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Subject:
Business and Communication
Communication
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Jasmine Linabary
Date Added:
08/19/2021