NSCC Open Textbook Catalogue

This catalogue contains NSCC Open Textbook Titles that have been authored or adapted at NSCC and Open Textbooks being used by NSCC instructors.

All titles hosted on NSCC Pressbooks.

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Work-Integrated Learning Employer Guide book cover

Work-Integrated Learning Employer Guide

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

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Education

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 29/10/2024

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NSCC Pressbooks Guide

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  1 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): NSCC Copyright and Open Education Office

Subject(s): Desktop publishing, Accessibility in web and digital design

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 29/10/2024

A guide to using Pressbooks at NSCC.
Everything you need to know about locating, using, adapting, and creating open textbooks at NSCC.
Note: Work in progress -- some chapters not finished.
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Exploring Substance Use in Canada

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  41 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Julie Crouse

Subject(s): Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Drugs and alcohol: social aspects

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 28/10/2024

This open textbook is designed for post-secondary learners who want to improve their knowledge about substance use in Canada. Using a constructivist approach, with a critical eye on the intersectionality of the social determinants of health and substance use, learners will have the opportunity to critically explore their own beliefs and improve their understanding of a complex topic. Reflecting current trends in Canada as well as evidence based policies, this text offers learners reflective activities, classroom discussions and individuals assignments.
NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students book cover

NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students

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

Author(s): NSCC Student Services

Subject(s): Landlord and tenant law, Counselling and care of students, Student life

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 23/10/2024

This resource guide is for all NSCC students who want to gain knowledge and skills for Living in Nova Scotia. This guide contains information relevant to all campuses with the primary goal of educating students in:
* how to search for housing,
* being successful tenants,
* and understanding how to be safe in their local and campus communities.

All NSCC Students who complete this guide can take a short quiz and receive a digital statement of completion.
Work-Integrated Learning: Service Learning Guide book cover

Work-Integrated Learning: Service Learning Guide

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

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Education

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 09/10/2024

Work-Integrated Learning Faculty Guide book cover

Work-Integrated Learning Faculty Guide

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

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Education

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 09/10/2024

Work-Integrated Learning Student Guide book cover

Work-Integrated Learning Student Guide

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

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Work experience, placements and internships

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 09/10/2024

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NSCC Concepts of Biology I BIOL 1046

CC BY (Attribution)  83 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Kerri Sheridan, Charles Molnar, Jane Gair, Mary Ann Clark, Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 03/10/2024

In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

For BIOL 1047: See companion book NSCC Concepts of Biology II BIOL 1047
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NSCC Foundations of Entrepreneurship

CC BY (Attribution)   English

Author(s): Michael Laverty, Chris Littel, NSCC

Subject(s): Entrepreneurship / Start-ups, Economics, Finance, Business and Management

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 20/08/2024

A remixed adapted version of Entrepreneurship by OpenStax.
Foundations of Entrepreneurship aims to drive students toward active participation in entrepreneurial roles, and exposes them to a wide range of companies and scenarios.
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Marketing and Promotion

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  1 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): NSCC Faculty, Lumen Learning

Subject(s): Sales and marketing management

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 20/08/2024

Created for Food Service and Nutrition Management Marketing and Promotion / FANM 4302

Cover image: Automotive Social Media Marketing by Automotive Social CC BY via Flickr.