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Vascular Plant Taxonomy
Author(s): Zack E Murrell, Emily Laura Gillespie
Vascular Plant Taxonomy excites and encourages students to extend their own studies in the myriad of directions that attract their curiosity. It gives the reader a sense of accomplishment that the ever-broadening field of taxonomy is within their grasp. Vascular Plant Taxonomy is the only trul...
Theatre Appreciation: A Behind the Scenes Look of this Collaborative Adventure
Author(s): Christina McCollam-Martinez
Whether one has enjoyed the performing arts for years or has never stepped foot into a theatre, Theatre Appreciation: A Behind the Scenes Look of this Collaborative Adventure introduces readers to the craft, skills, and personnel needed for the creation of theatre. This visually-stunning, online ...
Modern Music Appreciation
Author(s): Robert Brosh
Modern Music Appreciation takes a new direction to the study of music appreciation in today’s college classroom. Traditionally, most music appreciation textbooks (and supplemental teaching materials) have approached music history through the lens of Western classical music traditions. Standard music...
Only Skinny Girls Get the Roles: Body Image in the Dance World
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Abstract “Well, if your teacher is reinforcing these unrealistic norms of the media by nit-picking your bodies, it seems like there is a bigger problem here,” prodded Jenna. “Other girls who we aren’t roomies with are probably acting just like Jill. I think you should talk to your dance teacher, ...
A Brief Survey of Modern Design History
Author(s): Sarina Miller
A Brief Survey of Modern Design History covers the mid-19th century to the present day, with special emphasis on visual language, thematic connections, and socio-cultural implications. Students increase their visual literacy while learning to recognize inherent references to the cultural climate tha...
Sex, Humor, and Intimacy: An Examination of Sexual Humor Use in Close Relationships
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Sample The use of humor in close relationships has received considerable attention (e.g., Bippus, 2000; De Koning & Weiss, 2002; Hall, 2010; Hall & Sereno, 2010; Ziv, 1988; Ziv & Gadish, 1989). The humor couples use in their sexual relationship, however, has not received much scholarly attention....
Fetuao's Dilemma: Negotiating Gender and Sexuality in the Hypermasculine World of Rugby
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Abstract Collegiate athletics is a rich site for the negotiation of identity and difference, rife with potentially difficult interactions in myriad relationships between athletes and other athletes, coaches, administrators, and many others, all in a pervasive social environment of hegemonic mascu...
OpenStax Elementary Algebra softcover prints in 2 parts
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"Elementary Algebra 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for a one-semester elementary algebra course. The book’s organization makes it easy to adapt to a variety of course syllabi. The text expands on the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with ...
OpenStax University Physics Vol 1 softcover prints in 2 parts
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"University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optic...