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Introduction to Soil Science, Second Edition

CC BY (Attribution)  38 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Amber Anderson, Rivka Fidel

Editor(s): Amber Anderson, Adam Subora, Arturo Flores, Rivka Fidel

Subject(s): Soil science and management

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2025-08-26

Last updated: 2026-03-06

This textbook introduces readers to introductory soil science topics including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, and global distribution; soil health, soils and humanity, and sustainable land management. The second edition brings forward new information about soil water and soil chemistry alongside updates to the core chapters.

Food Preparation Lab Manual for FSHN 1150

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Editor(s): Erica Beirman, Kate Gilbert

Subject(s): Catering and food preparation skills and trades, General cookery and recipes

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2025-01-31

Last updated: 2026-02-17

This lab book is intended for use in both the lab and kitchen. Each section of the book contains learning objectives, lab problems to be solved, recipes, questions, and observation charts for the input of data.

Quantitative Problem Solving in Natural Resources

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): Pete Moore

Subject(s): Applied mathematics

Institution(s): Iowa State University

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2025-02-03

Last updated: 2026-02-16

This book is a collection of resources focused on solving quantitative problems that non-mathematicians interested in biology and environmental sciences may find compelling. It is not intended as a guide to be followed through a series of skills, but rather as a resource to support the problem-solving process and help lower conceptual and computational barriers along the way.

Library 1600: Introduction to College-Level Research

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike)  33 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Iowa State University Library Instruction Services

Subject(s): Research and information: general

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2021-08-01

Last updated: 2026-02-02

You will learn how scholarly information is produced, organized, and accessed; how to construct and use effective search strategies in a variety of web tools and scholarly databases; how to choose finding tools appropriate to the type of information you need; critical thinking skills in the evaluation of resources; and best practices in the ethical use of information.

Communication for College, Career, and Civic Life

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English

Author(s): Ryan McGeough, C. Kyle Rudick, Danielle Dick McGeough, Kathryn B. Golsan

Subject(s): Interpersonal communication and skills, Communication studies

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2026-01-31

Last updated: 2026-01-22

Basic Scientific Food Preparation Lab Manual

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)   English

Author(s): Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Subject(s): Catering and food preparation skills and trades

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2023-06-07

Last updated: 2026-01-05

This lab book is intended for use in both the lab and kitchen. Each section of the book contains learning objectives, lab problems to be solved, recipes, questions, and observation charts for the input of data.

Molecular Plant Breeding

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  18 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), Thomas Lübberstedt, William Beavis, Madan Bhattacharyya, Laura Merrick, Ursula Frei

Subject(s): Genetics (non-medical), Agronomy and crop production

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2023-04-27

Last updated: 2026-01-05

This book focuses on genomics and plant biotechnology approaches used in plant breeding, the analysis of genomic data, and their application in quality control measures. The application of alternative genomic technologies to enhance conventional breeding strategies is also presented.

Quantitative Genetics for Plant Breeding

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  1 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): William Beavis, Katherine Espinosa, Mark Newell, Anthony Assibi Mahama, Walter Suza

Editor(s): Walter Suza, Kendall Lamkey

Subject(s): Agronomy and crop production, Genetics (non-medical)

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2023-10-18

Last updated: 2025-12-18

This open textbook is intended to expose students to the application of quantitative genetic models to plant breeding populations. Specific topics include conducting and interpreting multi-environment trials, resource allocation using engineering principles, genetic modeling of quantitative traits, simulation modeling, variance, covariance and heritability, prediction, selection, and genetic gain.

Crop Genetics

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  112 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): William Beavis, Arden Campbell, Jode Edwards, Shui-Zhang Fei, Thomas Lübberstedt, Laura Merrick, Deborah Muenchrath, Walter Suza

Editor(s): Walter Suza, Kendall Lamkey

Subject(s): Genetics (non-medical), Agronomy and crop production

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2023-03-09

Last updated: 2025-12-18

This book provides an introduction to the genetic concepts of reproductive systems, recombination, mutation, segregation and linkage analysis, inbreeding, quantitative inheritance, fertility regulation, population genetics and polyploidy.

Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike)  54 H5P Activities    English

Author(s): Diana Lang

Subject(s): Sociology: family, kinship and relationships, Sociology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Publication date: 2022-08-01

Last updated: 2025-12-12

This book provides an overview of lifespan developmental tasks (physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional) examined from individual and family theoretical perspectives. It covers topics related to families, diversity, individual and family health and well-being, and reciprocal relationships as affected by external factors.