NSCC Open Textbook Catalogue – NSCC Libraries Pressbooks

Business Plan Development Guide

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Lee A. Swanson

Subject(s): Business process / operations management, Business and Management, Business communication and presentation

Institution(s): University of Saskatchewan

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 21/12/2023

This textbook and its accompanying spreadsheet templates were designed with and for students wanting a practical and easy-to-follow guide for developing a business plan. It follows a unique format that both explains what to do and demonstrates how to do it.

ECE Nature and Outdoor Play

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 10 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Taylor Hansen, NSCC

Editor(s): Randi Cummings

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education, Outdoor schools / education, Play-based learning

Institution(s): Mount Saint Vincent University

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 15/12/2023

This resource aims to support a deeper understanding of the nuances among human's relationships with nature and the outdoors and how this impacts pedagogy and practice in early childhood. It provides content specific to Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia), with consideration of decolonization and Indigenous informed perspectives of outdoor learning in early childhood environments.

Introduction to Sociology – 3rd Canadian Edition

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): William Little

Subject(s): Sociology

Institution(s): Thompson Rivers University

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 15/12/2023

Introduction to Sociology adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical introductory sociology course. In addition to comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, we have incorporated section reviews with engaging questions, discussions that help students apply the sociological imagination, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. Although this text can be modified and reorganized to suit your needs, the standard version is organized so that topics are introduced conceptually, with relevant, everyday experiences.

For the student, this book is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous sociologists. In today’s global socially networked world, the topic of Sociology is more relevant than ever before. We hope that through this book, students will learn how simple, everyday human actions and interactions can change the world. In this book, you will find applications of Sociology concepts that are relevant, current, and balanced.

For instructors, this text is intended for a one-semester introductory course and includes these features:

Sociological Research: Highlights specific current and relevant research studies.
Sociology in the Real World: Ties chapter content to student life and discusses sociology in terms of the everyday.
Big Picture: Features present sociological concepts at a national or international level.
Case Study: Describes real-life people whose experiences relate to chapter content.
Social Policy and Debate: Discusses political issues that relate to chapter content.
Section Summaries distill the information in each section for both students and instructors down to key, concise points addressed in the section.
Key Terms are bold and are followed by a definition in context. Definitions of key terms are also listed in the Key Terms, which appears at the end of each chapter.
Section Quizzes provide opportunities to apply and test the information students learn throughout each section. Both multiple-choice and short-response questions feature a variety of question types and range of difficulty.
Further Research: This feature helps students further explore the section topic and offers related research topics that could be explored.

Human Resources in the Food Service and Hospitality Industry

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): The BC Cook Articulation Committee

Subject(s): Food and drink service industries, Personnel and human resources management

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/12/2023

Human Resources in the Food Services and Hospitality Industry is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in foodservice and the hospitality industry.

Human Resources Management

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Author(s): Debra Patterson, Elizabeth Cameron, Stéphane Brutus, Nora Baronian

Subject(s): Personnel and human resources management

Institution(s): Fanshawe College, Concordia University, Loyalist College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/12/2023

Human Resources Management (HRM) takes a strategic approach to recruit/hire, train, and retain the right people, for the right job, at the right time. The goal of HRM is to support the organization in achieving its strategies and goals. Companies understand “employees” are their biggest asset.

This text covers the foundational knowledge and skills required for HRM in all businesses, whether local, regional, or global. It outlines challenges faced by human resources (HR) departments, and offers solutions on how to overcome them. The text also offers technology, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency of the HR department in an organization. The important role HR plays is also stressed throughout the text. The principles and concepts learned can be applied to all functions within HR. The text includes engaging critical thinking and reflective activities for students, as well as, videos to enhance learning at an in-depth level; and offers teacher resources in lesson planning.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Toolkit

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) English (Canada)

Author(s): Lee A. Swanson

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 14/12/2023

This book is designed for upper year undergraduate students and graduate students studying fundamental entrepreneurship concepts.

Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Language

CC BY (Attribution) 187 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): NSCC, Kimberlee Carter, Marie Rutherford, Douglas College Biology Department

Subject(s): Medical and health informatics, Medical assistants / Physicians’ assistants, Medical study and revision guides and reference material

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 14/12/2023

This open textbook, created for ANAP 1001 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Language, focuses on the basic structure, functions and medical language related to human body systems. It’s a helpful resource for course learning activities, quizzes, and applied learning practicum experiences.

The book is organized in three sections – 1 |Medical Language, 2 |Human and Anatomy and Physiology and 3 |Systems of the Human Body. Each section contains content text, engaging learning activities, video content, and other visual activities.

A foundational knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is essential to the study and practice of embalming, pathology, and restorative art. This open textbook may be used as a resource for the following Funeral and Allied Health Services program courses:
•FUSV 1017 Microbiology and Pathology Foundations
•FUSV 1007 Embalming Practice Essentials
•FUSV 2104 Restorative Art
•FUSV 2019 Mortuary Pathology
•FUSV 2007 Embalming Challenges and Restorative Procedures
•All FNRL Applied Learning Practicum Courses

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The Math of Money

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 23 H5P Activities English

Author(s): J. Zachary Klingensmith

Subject(s): Economics, Finance, Business and Management, Business mathematics and systems

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 14/12/2023

Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Jennifer Paris, Kristin Beeve, Clint Springer

Editor(s): Alexa Johnson

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 14/12/2023

Key Concepts of Computer Studies

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Meizhong Wang

Subject(s): Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides, Computer hardware

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 14/12/2023

If you are looking for a quick study guide in Computer Studies, this book is an excellent resource. Skip the lengthy and distracting books and instead use this book to guide your studies, review your knowledge, or help with tutoring. This book quickly gets to the heart of each particular topic, helping students with a quick review before doing homework or preparing for a test.