Wikibooks:Nearly complete
From Wikibooks, the open-content textbooks collection
There are another 10 or so books that should be added to this list (20/02/07).
See Main Page/test for how this list might be integrated into the Main Page.
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An outline of US Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
This book has what you need to know about US copyrights, patents and trademarks. It is perfect as a quick introduction for the high school reader who is thinking of a profession in these fields or as a quick introduction for anyone embarking on these subjects. |
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Basic Book Design
So you have written your book but how do you make it look professional? Here there are tips on font selection, outlining, tables of contents and all the other technical aspects of book production. |
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Rhetoric and Composition
This book is written as a practical guide for students struggling to bring their writing up to the level expected of them by their professors and instructors. We have avoided complicated "textbook language" and jargon in favor of plain, easily understood prose. We have simply passed on what has worked well for us in our own experiences as college writers and instructors. This book is written by real college writers who know what it takes to earn an "A" on their writing projects. |
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European History
From Rome to the present day, European History puts the whole sweep of history in Europe into context. |
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UK Constitution and Government
The perfect introduction for high school lessons on UK government. It is also a quick guide for people of other nations to get some insight into the arcane governance of the UK with its powerless head of state and all powerful House of Commons. |
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US History
A history of the nation that shapes our modern world. Perfect as an introduction for both high school in the US and for people from other countries who want know what makes the US tick. |
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Chinese
The ideal way to learn standard Mandarin. There are audio files and copious lessons in how to write as well as understand the language. |
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| French (high quality images edition 8MB)
A beautifully produced, complete course in French that includes audio files so that you can really learn to speak the language. It has extensive notes on grammar and is suitable as a textbook for high school students in the US and UK up to age 16. It is also an indispensable aid for the older traveller! |
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German
Level I German is aimed at junior high and high school students. However, it can be used by others just beginning to learn to speak or read German. It contains audio files so you can tune your accent. |
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| Unilingua | Edit |
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Chess
If you are just beginning to learn chess or are self taught this book can get you organised so that you can play well. It starts with the basic moves then explains the standard plays and tactics of the game. |
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| Ada Programming Volume 1: Tutorial | Edit |
| Ada Programming Volume 2: Keywords | Edit |
| Ada Programming Volume 3: Operators | Edit |
| Basic Computing Using Windows | Edit |
| Communication Theory | Edit |
| How To Build A Computer | Edit |
| LaTeX | Edit |
| Learning the vi editor | Edit |
| Serial Data Communications | Edit |
| Using Firefox | Edit |
| Cell biology | Edit |
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Consciousness studies 2.0
A textbook on phenomenal consciousness. Phenomenal consciousness is the "hard problem" of consciousness research. This book covers both the philosophy and neuroscience of the problem. It has humdreds of references so is the ideal source for undergraduate neuroscience and philosophy modules on consciousness. |
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| Demystifying Depression | Edit |
| Engineering Acoustics | Edit |
| Physics (Free High School Science Text) | Edit |
| High School Math Extensions | Edit |
| Introduction to Paleoanthropology | Edit |
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Special Relativity
An introductory text for physics undergraduates and advanced high school students. It is also approachable by the educated layman. It is carefully designed to tackle the physics of simultaneity that studies show 80% of undergraduates fail to understand. |
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| Stuttering | Edit |
| Trigonometry | Edit |
| Introduction to sociology | Edit |
| Learning Theories | Edit |
| Managing Groups and Teams | Edit |
| Lucid Dreaming | Edit |
| Books for children | PDF (Edition) |
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| Big Cats | PDF(1.0) |
| Kings and Queens of England | PDF(1.0) |
| Languages | PDF(1.0) |
| The Solar System | PDF(1.0) |