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An intermediate human nutrition text built from the Kansas State University FNDH 400 course. Thirteen chapters run from nutrition basics and how nutrition research is done, through macronutrient structures, digestion, absorption and metabolism, then the micronutrients: DRIs, antioxidants, one-carbon metabolism, and the blood, bone, teeth and electrolyte minerals. Each section ends with review questions and links to videos and articles. By Brian Lindshield, Kansas State University Libraries 2018, CC BY-NC-SA licence.

Health promotion is part of everyday care, not an extra. Experts from seven countries explain the theory behind it and then show it working: with people living with chronic illness, cancer, heart failure and dementia, patients in long-term intensive care, older people, families with a new baby, and those in palliative care. Written for bachelor's, master's and PhD levels in nursing and the other health professions. Edited by Gørill Haugan and Monica Eriksson, Springer 2021, CC BY licence.

A workbook for nurse educators and students on the social determinants of health: income, housing, education, transport and environment, and how these shape patient outcomes. Built around the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and the four spheres of care, with ideas for the classroom and the ward. By Dawn M. Bowker and Karla S. Kerkove, Iowa State University Digital Press 2023, CC BY-NC licence.

Career skills for students starting a health profession programme: how to study well, communicate with patients and teams, manage time, and prepare for a first internship or job. Written for health sciences, health administration and pre-professional students. By Andrea M. Nelson and Katherine Greene, University of West Florida Pressbooks 2025, CC BY-NC-SA licence.

This book covers the advanced clinical skills registered nurses learn after basic nursing skills: IV infusions and blood product administration, central line and chest tube care, basic ECG reading, and nasogastric or feeding tube insertion. Written for pre-licensure nursing students as part of the Open RN open textbook series. By Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN), WisTech Open 2023, CC BY licence.

Two courses in one book — financial and managerial accounting side by side. This open textbook was created to give students a high-quality alternative to expensive commercial textbooks. It starts with the financial side (statements, records, and reporting) then moves into managerial topics (costs, budgets, and internal decisions), all explained in an accessible, student-friendly tone. Loaded with examples, practice problems, and real business scenarios, it is a complete resource for introductory accounting courses.

Managerial accounting without the headache. This textbook keeps things simple and clear as it walks you through how managers use accounting information to run a business — budgeting, cost analysis, decision-making, and performance evaluation. Every topic is explained in plain language with worked examples, so you can see exactly how each concept is applied in practice. Ideal for a second accounting course or anyone who wants to understand the internal side of business finance.

Accounting that goes beyond the basics and into strategy. This book explores how organizations use management accounting information to shape big-picture decisions — not just track costs, but actually guide strategy. It digs into the economic and social principles behind modern management accounting practices, showing you why and how these tools work in real organizations. Written for students who want to understand the thinking behind the numbers, it bridges the gap between technical accounting and strategic decision-making.

A straightforward, well-written introduction to financial accounting that gets straight to the point. This book covers the essentials — journal entries, ledgers, financial statements, and closing processes — in a clean, easy-to-follow format that does not bog you down with unnecessary complexity. Each concept is explained clearly and followed by examples that show you exactly how it works in practice. Whether you are preparing for exams or just want a dependable reference, this textbook is a solid choice for mastering the fundamentals of financial accounting.

Want to make sense of business data using a tool you already have? This book is your gateway into business analytics, taught through Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, and present data to answer real business questions — no fancy programming required. Whether it is forecasting sales, spotting trends, or building decision models, this book shows you step by step how to do it all in Excel, with clear examples you can follow along with. Perfect for beginners who want practical data skills they can use immediately.

What happens after the financial statements are done? That is where managerial accounting comes in. Volume 2 of this popular series looks inside the business, showing you how managers use accounting information to plan budgets, control costs, and make smarter decisions every day. You will learn how to calculate costs, analyze profitability, and prepare the internal reports that guide a company from the inside. Packed with examples, exercises, and clear explanations, this book makes the numbers behind the decisions easy to understand — even if you have never thought of yourself as a numbers person.

Accounting is the language of business, and this book teaches you how to speak it fluently. Volume 1 focuses on financial accounting — the part that prepares and reads financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. Written in a friendly, approachable style with tons of real-world examples and practice problems, it walks you through the fundamentals step by step. Whether you are just starting out or need a reliable reference, this OpenStax textbook gives you everything you need to understand how businesses record, track, and report their money.