NSCC Open Textbook Catalogue – NSCC Libraries Pressbooks

Introduction to Tourism

CC BY (Attribution) 1 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Edited by: Morgan Westcott, Wendy Anderson, Adapted by NSCC

Subject(s): Hospitality, sports, leisure and tourism industries

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 19/03/2025

An introduction to tourism. The NSCC edition has been adapted to include Nova Scotia specific content and examples.

NSCC Student Advising Handbook 2024-2025

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 13 H5P Activities English

Author(s): NSCC

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

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 19/03/2025

1, 2, 3 Write!

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 15 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Gay Monteverde

Subject(s): Language learning: writing skills

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 18/03/2025

1, 2, 3 Write! provides step-by-step instruction to build college writing skills. It combines comprehensive grammar and mechanics review with sentence, paragraph and essay writing techniques and practice. Links to example essays from professional and student writers demonstrate the skills studied and provide reading and critical thinking opportunities.

Algebra and Trigonometry OpenStax

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Jay Abramson

Subject(s): Mathematics

Publisher: OpenStax

Last updated: 18/03/2025

Algebra and Trigonometry provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical introductory algebra and trigonometry course. The modular approach and the richness of content ensure that the book meets the needs of a variety of courses. Algebra and Trigonometry offers a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they’ve learned.

Introduction to Social Media

CC BY (Attribution) 5 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Cheryl Lawson, NSCC

Subject(s): Communication studies, Media studies: advertising and society, Higher education, tertiary education, Online marketing / Social media marketing, Social media / social networking

Institution(s): Oklahoma State University

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 18/03/2025

This book provides a guided tour of social media for marketing purposes.

Cover image: Social Media by Blogtrepreneur used under a CC BY license.

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: 18/03/2025

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.

Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

CC BY (Attribution) 32 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Jennifer Paris

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 18/03/2025

Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomesfor children.

ECE Outdoor Play Resource Guide

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) 5 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Erin Cameron, Dawn Danko, NSCC

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education, Outdoor schools / education

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 18/03/2025

This resource is a compilation of current literature that captures the importance and benefits of outdoor, nature-based play in early childhood education programming, and highlights the role of risky play in children’s development.

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Math for Trades: Volume 3

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

Author(s): Mark Overgaard, Chad Flinn

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

Publisher: BCcampus

Last updated: 17/03/2025

The Math for Trades: Volume 3 textbook continues the tradition that Math for Trades: Volume 1 and Math for Trades: Volume 2 started. This volume continues the journey through math with topics such as capacities, pressure and total force, grade and total fall and trigonometry. These topics take the foundation that as been built in the first two volumes and adds new layers. Once again the material is presented from a trades perspective with easy-to-understand examples and video explanations accompanying questions. There is also a voiceover which follows along with each section and chapter. This material should provide useful in the continuation of your trades training.

Professional Communications

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 14 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Jordan Smith, Melissa Ashman, eCampusOntario, Brian Dunphy, Andrew Stracuzzi

Editor(s): Brian Dunphy, Andrew Stracuzzi

Subject(s): Business communication and presentation, Language learning for business, professional and vocational, Communication studies, Language learning: writing skills

Publisher: eCampus Pressbooks

Last updated: 17/03/2025

This open textbook is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that will help with the real, everyday tasks of writing and speaking in their chosen profession. Organized in five major units— Communication Foundations, Professional Writing Processes, Routine Workplace Communication, Employment and Interpersonal Communication, and Presentations and Group Communication —this opened educational resource is conveniently presented in a variety of AODA-compliant formats and written in the reader-friendly style. This textbook helps ensure that students graduate with the communication skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace.