NSCC Open Textbook Catalogue – NSCC Libraries Pressbooks

Exploring Substance Use in Canada

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Author(s): Julie Crouse

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

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 21/01/2025

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.

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Math for Trades Volume 1

CC BY (Attribution) 5 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Chad Flinn, Mark Overgaard

Subject(s): Mathematics, Applied mathematics

Publisher: BCcampus

Last updated: 14/01/2025

Download FREE digital formats or read online.The Math for Trades: Volume 1 textbook represents the building blocks for math training. The book includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents. The material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand examples and video explanations accompanying questions. The goal of this volume is to get students prepared for the more advanced topics that they will encounter during their trades math education.

NSCC College 101 3e

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Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College, KPU Learning Centres

Editor(s): Leah Sameoto, Andrea Stewart

Subject(s): Study and learning skills: general

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

2024 Revised Edition.

Welcome to college! Wherever you are in your journey, you find yourself in a learning environment that is different from one you have experienced before.

A good foundation for college is learning how to learn. By taking the time to read this book and work through the exercises included, you’re investing in the skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning.

Successful students share a set of skills and habits in common. These skills are not a secret; anyone can learn the skills that support successful learning. By taking some time to learn proven study strategies, you’ll be able to reach your learning goals, and avoid pitfalls that can take you off-track.

Who is this book for?

This book focuses on the skills you’ll need to be successful in undergraduate courses or other adult education classes. If you are:

new to college studies
returning to college after some time away
a mature student
an international student
or a continuing student who wants to improve their current skills and strategies.

This book is meant to support you in your journey.

NSCC Student Advising Handbook 2024-2025

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Author(s): NSCC

Subject(s): Student life, Educational: Study skills

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

Hybrid Text: Working With PLCs

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Ted Evans

Subject(s): The Arts

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

ELTG 3009 / 3021
A open textbook for the study of automation using PLCs. The title is Hybrid because it teaches two systems together: Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
PLC imageBy Pierre75000 CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikipedia.

Project Management Simplified

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Author(s): Ute Fiedler, Charlene Fraser, Florence Daddey, Adrienne Watt

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

This book covers the basics of project management.

Cover image: Project management by Gerd Altmann used under aPixabay free license

NSCC Communication @ Work 2nd Edition

CC BY (Attribution) 101 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Condea Krewenki, Judy Munro, Jordan Smith

Subject(s): Business communication and presentation, Writing and editing guides

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

New 2024 Edition.

Adapted for use at NSCC. Communication @ Work is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that are necessary to succeed in the modern workplace.

Essential Trade Skills: Numeracy

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Karynn A. Scott

Subject(s): Mathematics, Mathematical foundations, Applied mathematics, Building skills and trades, Traditional trades, crafts and skills, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

Numeracy is the ability to use and understand numbers. Mathematics is useful in everyday life, especially as a tradesperson. As an apprentice, you will be expected to know how to use certain measuring tools and understand how to measure certain materials. The concepts covered in this book do not apply to just one trade, but many. This book is designed to help you use your hands while you measure and calculate. Offering many examples, this book will help you learn the basics of measuring and many measuring tools. This book also provides insight into the various trades professions.

Project Planning

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Kendra Riggs, Adrienne Watt

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025

This book covers the basics of project planning.

Introduction to Human Geography

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): R. Adam Dastrup

Subject(s): Human geography

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/01/2025