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Introductory Biology 2

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Lisa Limeri, Joshua Reid

Editor(s): Lisa Limeri, Joshua Reid

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Publication date: 2023-01-11

Last updated: 2025-11-26

Custom textbook for BIOL 1404 at Texas Tech University.

Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences in the 21st Century

Author(s): Amanda K. Holland, Karen L. Alexander

Editor(s): Amanda K. Holland, Karen L. Alexander

Subject(s): Teaching of a specific subject, Teaching skills and techniques, Educational: Family and consumer sciences / domestic management

Last updated: 2025-11-18

Chinese Culture

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English

Author(s): Yanlin Wang

Subject(s): The Arts

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Last updated: 2025-11-18

This book introduces Chinese culture through various aspects, including philosophy, religion, education, cuisine, clothing, architecture, holidays, and customs.

Cultivating Critical Thinking

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Cynthia L. Miller, Nicole C. Wanago, Dylan T. Hinkle

Subject(s): Educational: Family and consumer sciences / domestic management, Curriculum planning and development, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of a specific subject

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Publisher: Texas Tech University Raider Pressbooks

Publication date: 2025-06-21

Last updated: 2025-11-18

This book explores the transformative power of practical reasoning within Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), providing a comprehensive guide to integrating critical thinking and ethical decision-making into education and advocacy. It offers a deep dive into the history and philosophy of practical reasoning, effective curriculum development, and the design of impactful learning experiences. Through real-life scenarios, case studies, and role plays, readers will learn how to engage students, foster conceptual thinking, and address real-world concerns. The book concludes with strategies for using practical reasoning to advocate effectively in the FCS, making it an essential resource for educators, researchers, and practitioners.

Personal Email Management

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Joy Perrin

Editor(s): Melissa Morrow

Subject(s): Electronic mail (email): professional

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Publisher: Texas Tech University Libraries

Publication date: 2021-08-11

Last updated: 2025-09-03

Open Source Software in Libraries

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Joy M. Perrin, Christopher Starcher

Subject(s): Library and information sciences / Museology

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Publication date: 2021-07-20

Last updated: 2025-09-03

A book about open-source software for librarians.

Best Practices for Textbook Draft Manuscripts

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Austin Moyers

Subject(s): Writing and editing guides

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Publisher: Raider Digital Publishing

Publication date: 2024-10-21

Last updated: 2025-08-19

The import from a Microsoft Word document into Pressbooks can remove many elements of the original document, including formatting, organization, and styling. This guide includes practices to ensure you get the most out of your original document, and don’t have to format your book twice!

Family Policy in Focus

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 19 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Cynthia L. Miller

Editor(s): Cynthia L. Miller

Subject(s): Educational: Family and consumer sciences / domestic management, Society and Social Sciences

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Last updated: 2024-12-14

“Family Policy in Focus: Harnessing the Power of Practical Reasoning for Effective Advocacy and Change” offers an in-depth exploration of how practical reasoning can be utilized to shape effective family policies. This book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision-making in policy development. By drawing on multidisciplinary insights and global perspectives, the book provides a practical reasoning framework for addressing complex family issues and fostering meaningful change. It highlights the roles of key figures like Marjorie Brown and Beatrice Paolucci in shaping the Family & Consumer Sciences discipline and underscores the importance of adaptability and collaboration in crafting policies that are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the evolving needs of families. Through practical reasoning, stakeholders can develop informed, ethical, and effective strategies to support and empower families in diverse contexts.

A Survey of Wind Literature from 1551-2022

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English

Author(s): Lisa Tatum

Subject(s): Music, Musicians, singers, bands and groups

Institution(s): Texas Tech University

Last updated: 2024-08-30

Core Principles of Strategic Marketing

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 4 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Babu John-Mariadoss

Publisher: BABU JOHN-MARIADOSS

Last updated: 2024-08-27

‘Core Principles of Marketing’ is a derivative of (i) ‘Principles of Marketing’ (authored by University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2015 under CC BY-NC-SA – this book was adapted from a work originally produced in 2010 by a publisher who has requested that it not receive attribution) and (ii) ‘Introducing Marketing, First Edition, 2011’ (authored by John Burnett – this book was published under The Global Text Project, funded by the Jacobs Foundation, Zurich, Switzerland under CC BY). This adaptation has not significantly altered or updated the original work from the two source textbooks mentioned above, except for the changes mentioned below under the ‘Copyright’ section. This work, unless otherwise expressly stated, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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