OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR ENGLISH, LITERATURE AND WRITING  
American Literature I: An Anthology of Texts From Early America Through the Civil War : 
This book offers an anthology of texts that includes letters, journals, poetry, newspaper articles, pamphlets, sermons, narratives, and short fiction written in and about America beginning with collected oral stories from Native American tribes and ending with the poetry of Emily Dickinson.  
Writing For Success:  Clear exercises teach sentence and paragraph writing skills that lead to common English composition and research essays.
English Composition: Connect, Collaborate, Communicate :  This OER textbook has been designed for students to learn the foundational concepts for English 100 (first-year college composition)
You, Writing! A Guide to College Composition :  This text is meant to be used in any first year College Composition class or as a general guide to college writing. The book focuses on writing as a process, not a product. 
Open Course Library, English Composition II:  A collection of high quality, free-to-use courses that you can download and use for teaching. All content is stored in Google docs making it easy to access, browse and download
A Rhetoric of Literate Action: Literate Action Volume 1:                                                                     Writing by Charles Bazerman, Professor of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
EmpoWord: A Student-Centered Anthology & Handbook for College Writers:  Uses actual student writing to exemplify effective writing strategies. Designed for students of first- and second-year college composition courses by Portland State University.
Romeo and Juliet:   A Textbook Edition of Shakespeare’s Play Created By Students, For Students
British Literature I: Middle Ages to the Eighteenth Century and Neoclassicism:                                                                                                                                                                                             Featuring over 50 authors and full texts of their works, this anthology follows the shift of monarchic to parliamentarian rule in Britain, and the heroic epic to the more egalitarian novel as genre.
   
   
   

 

OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR MATHEMATICS
Calculus Workbook :  This workbook, designed for use with OpenStax Calculus Volume 1, was developed under a Round 17 Mini-Grant.                                           
Community College Algebra :  Open Resources for Community College Algebra (ORCCA) is an open-source, openly-licensed textbook package (eBook, print, and online homework) for basic and intermediate algebra. At Portland Community College, Part 1 is used in MTH 60, Part 2 is used in MTH 65, and Part 3 is used in MTH 95.
College Algebra OpenStax :  College Algebra provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets scope and sequence requirements for a typical introductory algebra course.
PreAlgebra- OpenStax :  Prealgebra 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for a one-semester prealgebra or basic math course. The book’s organization makes it easy to adapt to a variety of course syllabi.
Fundamentals of Mathematics :  Fundamentals of Mathematics is a work text that covers the traditional study in a modern prealgebra course, as well as the topics of estimation, elementary analytic geometry, and introductory algebra. 
Technical Mathematics :                                                                                                                                                                  The text covers mathematics intended for career-technical students. It is generically comprehensive, and could easily be supplemented for the specific CTE programs.
   
   
   
OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR BIOLOGY, ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
BIOLOGY  
Foundations of Biology Lab Manual (Georgia Highlands College):                        Lab exercises include: The Scientific Method, Organic Molecules, Microscopy, Cell Structure & Function. Enzyme Function, Cellular Respiration and Exercise, Isolation of Photosynthetic Pigments, DNA Extraction from Strawberries, Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction Enzymes Fingerprinting and Mitosis & Meiosis                                                  
Fundamentals of Cell Biology :  Cytoskeleton,DNA Packaging and Chromosomes,Transcription and mRNA Modification,Translation,Transcriptional Regulation,Cell and Organelle Membrane Structure,Transport Across Cellular Membranes,The Electrochemical Gradient,Protein Trafficking,Vesicles in the Endomembrane System,Principles of Cell Signaling,GPCRs and RTKs,Cell Cycle and its Regulation,DNA Replication,Cell Death and Cancer Stem Cells.
   
CHEMISTRY  
Introductory Chemistry :  This text book coveres most of the areas and subjects for an introductory chemistry course and provides a great life-related examples on each topic.
General Chemistry: Principles, Patterns, and Applications :  The online text is comprehensive and addresses all topics needed in a one-year science major’s general chemistry curriculum. It is well organized and is laid out in the traditional approach.
Chemistry 2e :  Chemistry 2e is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the two-semester general chemistry course.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY  
Anatomy and Physiology :  Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the yearlong Human Anatomy and Physiology course taught at most two- and four-year colleges and universities to students majoring in nursing and allied health. 
Human Anatomy and Physiology Preparatory Course  :  The goal of this preparatory textbook is to give students a chance to become familiar with some terms and some basic concepts they will find later on in the Anatomy and Physiology course, especially during the first few weeks of the course. 
Human Anatomy Lab Manual :  This is a lab manual for a college-level human anatomy course. Mastery of anatomy requires a fair amount of memorization and recall skills. 
OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to Psychology                                                                Each chapter contains one or two features designed to link the principles from the chapter to real-world applications in business, environment, health, law, learning, and other relevant domains. 
Educational Psychology This text comprehensively covered most key traditional aspects of educational psychology such as human development theories; learning theories; and diversity.
Psychology 2e Psychology 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research.
General Psychology: An Introduction In general, a fairly comprehensive set of Noba modules that cover the range of key topics in intro psych. The notable exception is a sufficiently comprehensive coverage of gender. 
   
   
   
   
   

 

OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Nursing  
Nursing Pharmacology :                  This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students.  It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. 
Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice   This textbook covers multiple nursing topics for the novice associate degree nurse transitioning into the baccalaureate level of nursing
Nursing Fundamentals Includes all topics covered in our fundamentals nursing curriculum. The two topics not included in detail in this textbook are nursing skills and nursing assessments
Nursing Skills                                                                                                                                                                                  In addition to the major area of physical assessment, students can access instructional videos, short pathophysiology on the body system, charting exercises, as well as indications of when to contact the health care provider with abnormal findings.
Radiology  
Undergraduate Diagnostic Imaging Fundamentals                                                                                                                                                                  This text covers all important aspects of radiology reading for undergraduate students. The glossary is easy to read and follow
   
Diagnostic Medical Sonography  
   
Dental Assisting  

 

OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR CAREER/TECHNICAL 
Cosmetology and Barbering  
MANUAL FOR COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTORS Manual for Cosmetology Instructors, University of Florida
Welding  
Basic Blueprint Reading:  This is an entry level blueprint reading book written for the first year welding student. The book will be used in the first term of a two year welding program to familiarize the student to sketching and reading blueprints.
Interpretation of Metal Fab Drawings Interpreting metal fab drawings is a course that introduces the principles of interpretation and application of industrial fabrication drawings. 
Robotics  
Cutting Edge Robotics This book is the result of inspirations and contributions from many researchers worldwide. It presents a collection of wide range research results of robotics scientific community. Various aspects of current research in robotics area are explored and discussed.
Elements of Robotics This book bridges the gap between playing with robots in school and studying robotics at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels to prepare for careers in industry and research. 
Manufacturing  
Tools, Methodologies and Techniques Applied to Sustainable Supply Chains                                                                                                      Supply chains are currently globalized and companies operate internationally owing to the fact that raw materials, production processes, and the consumption of the final products are carried out in different countries.
Advances in Production Technology                  Manufacturing, Machines, Tools; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Machinery and Machine Elements
   
   
   
   

 

OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR SPANISH
Hola a Todos: Elementary Spanish I Grammar and vocabulary pre-class activities, lectures, and post-class homework 
Intermediate Spanish                                                                                    This LibGuides-based textbook for Intermediate Spanish courses is developed as part of a Round 17 Mini-Grant. Ancillary materials and downloadable chapters are included.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

Introduction to Sociology 2e                                                                                        Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories. 
Contemporary Families: An Equity Lens This is a thorough treatment of contemporary families with a solid introduction of core concepts and theory. 
Classical Sociological Theory and Foundations of American Sociology Primarily focused on Marx, Engels, Durkheim, and Weber, there is also a section on Early American theorists
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

OPEN TEXTBOKS FOR ACCOUNTING  

ACCT 201  ACCT 201 is an introduction to the fundamentals of financial accounting.  This is the first of a two part sequence in financial accounting.  

In this course we will explore the framework for all accounting processes.                                                                                                                                  

ACCT 202      is the second in the sequence of two corporate financial accounting courses.  The course is designed for students who have successfully

completed ACCT 201
ACCT 203     This is an introductory course in managerial accounting that transfers to four year institutions. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPEN TEXTBOOKS FOR HISTORY  
American History I: Colonial Period to Civil War (Gordon State College) This text from Dr. Franklin Williamson and Dr. Tom Aiello from Gordon State University contains all modular text content used in the LMS implementation of their American History I (HIST 2111) courses. American History 1 covers topics ranging from the colonial period to the Civil War.
History in the Making: A History of the People of the United States of America to 1877 This textbook examines U.S. History from before European Contact through Reconstruction, while focusing on the people and their history.
U.S. History :   The text works well for a survey-level course as it covers the major themes in U.S. history. The information is organized logically and easy for the students to follow the material. Since the text is basic in its interpretation of U.S. History               
History in the Making: A History of the People of the United States of America to 1877 This textbook examines U.S. History from before European Contact through Reconstruction, while focusing on the people and their history
World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of humankind from prehistory to 1500.
Modern World History The Introduction concisely reviews key points on ancient world history around the development of civilizations, societies, religions, migration, and other themes that are necessary to understand modern history. 
   
   
   
   

 

  OPEN TEXTBOOOKS FOR SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION
Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition :                                                                                                                                                                             We think this book is especially useful in coverage of PowerPoint, audience responsiveness, ethics in public speaking, special occasion speeches, and structure of speeches. Three ancillaries are available: electronic “flash cards” for study, Powerpoints on the 15 main chapters, and test banks for the 15 main chapters           
Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy Speak Out, Call In: Public Speaking as Advocacy is a contemporary, interdisciplinary public speaking textbook that fuses rhetoric, critical/cultural studies, and performance to offer an up-to-date resource for students.
Exploring Public Speaking This text covers all key concepts and key terms associated with an undergrad Public Speaking Course.