# Book Announcements **URL:** \ **Category:** Network Manager Resources\ **Created:** [November 22, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220 "2022-11-22T20:39:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/steelwagstaff/32/1280_2.png) [@SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/u/SteelWagstaff)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/1 "2022-11-22T20:39:10Z")
In our recent [Spotlight Session on Publishing and Showcasing your books](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUyXAEfr2Po), we described several ways that you can highlight and showcase your books. Another way to highlight your work is to share it here in our Book Announcements thread. Have you published a new book on Pressbooks recently? Maybe your book is not new, but you’ve made some recent changes and you want to share the newest version? Have you remixed a book and want to share the newest version with the Pressbooks community? Whether your book is brand new, or it has new elements to it, we want to learn about it! Please provide a link to your book and include a short description of your book’s topic. ---
**Author:** ![Kaitlin\_Schilling](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/kaitlin_schilling/32/1321_2.png) [@Kaitlin\_Schilling](https://pressbooks.community/u/Kaitlin_Schilling)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/2 "2022-11-22T21:54:56Z")
Hey all, Great idea for a thread! Rebus Community released Version 3.0 of [The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)](https://press.rebus.community/the-rebus-guide-to-publishing-open-textbooks/). Version 3.0 was updated to reflect lessons learned from our Textbook Success Program (TSP). A bit about the guide: _The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)_ is for anyone thinking about starting an open textbook project. It starts at the beginning of the process, with chapters on project scoping and building a team, and then moves on to content creation and editing, getting feedback and reviews, coordinating release and adoptions, and sustaining the book’s community. In this guide, we encourage you to reflect on your current pedagogical practices by keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind throughout your open publishing journey, with the goal of creating valuable learning experiences that are accessible, equitable, and inclusive. ---
**Author:** ![Julie](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/julie/32/1431_2.png) [@Julie](https://pressbooks.community/u/Julie)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/3 "2022-12-09T00:27:07Z")
Kaitlin, would you mind if we include this book in our 2022 Community Favorites blog post, as far as recommended Pressbooks creations from the past year? I’m guessing you won’t mind but please confirm if you’re okay with this. And if you have any other recommendations from across any REBUS project, please share them using [this Google form]([Tell Us Your Favorite Pressbooks Creations, 2022 Edition](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-CET0o26dcSXvuW3xZ21K2A3jYcXoS9Z6OP4gEXIuPzWDUg/viewform?usp=sf_link)) … or you could DM me as well. Thanks! Julie ---
**Author:** ![Kaitlin\_Schilling](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/kaitlin_schilling/32/1321_2.png) [@Kaitlin\_Schilling](https://pressbooks.community/u/Kaitlin_Schilling)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/4 "2022-12-09T16:02:25Z")
Hey Julie, we’d be happy to have this included in your 2022 Community Favourites blog post! I’ll also try to think of some others 🙂 Thanks! Kaitlin ---
**Author:** ![marthanichols](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/marthanichols/32/1380_2.png) [@marthanichols](https://pressbooks.community/u/marthanichols)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/5 "2022-12-29T19:52:48Z")
Hi everyone - I’ve just published _[Lessons for Life: Finding Your First-Person Voice](https://pressbooks.pub/yourfirstpersonvoice/)_ and would appreciate some help and suggestions for showcasing it. It’s not showing up in the Pressbooks Directory yet, but I’m assuming it will soon. Here’s a short description: _ **Lessons for Life: Finding Your First-Person Voice** _ Everyone loves personal stories, yet developing an engaging first-person voice poses unique challenges for nonfiction writers at all levels. This series of five “Lessons for Life” will inspire you to challenge yourself. They’ll spark your creativity, build self-awareness, and hone your personal storytelling skills for an audience. Complete the lessons on your own or with a writing group. ---
**Author:** ![SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/steelwagstaff/32/1280_2.png) [@SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/u/SteelWagstaff)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/6 "2025-10-02T17:57:47Z")
@Shauna and her team at the Fanshawe OER Design Studio have just announced several new publications that look terrific: - [Navigating HR: The Art of Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/navigatinghr/) Navigating HR: The Art of Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution – First Edition is a practical guide for the Human Resources professional. With a hands-on approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, this textbook focuses on the skills needed to resolve workplace conflict. Topics such as collaboration, impartiality and active listening are explored. Case studies, script writing and role-playing are utilized throughout the textbook, allowing readers to practice and apply their conflict resolution skills. - [Student Research Toolkit](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/studentresearchtoolkit/) Recommendations and resources to support funded research in the college sector. - [Introduction to Statistics – Second Edition: An Excel-Based Approach](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/introstats2ed/) Introduction to Statistics: An Excel-Based Approach introduces students to the concepts and applications of statistics, with a focus on using Excel to perform statistical calculations. The book is written at an introductory level, designed for students in fields other than mathematics or engineering, but who require a fundamental understanding of statistics. The text emphasizes understanding and application of statistical tools over theory, but some knowledge of algebra is required. - [Program Pathways for Formal Learning](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/programpathways/) This handbook is a resource for Academic Schools to use when developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external program pathways. - [Project Management and Event Planning for Office Administrators](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/projmgmteventplanning/) This book is a compilation and adaptation of existing Project Management and Event Planning open education resources. The goal is to focus on topics that are most relevant for Office Administrators that will help us design those paths. - [Facilities Management for Foodservice Managers](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/facilitiesmgmtfoodservice/) Facilities Management is a broad based discipline focused on coordinating the physical environment, people, and organizational processes to effectively meet the needs of the users. Facilities Management for Food Service Managers focuses on the role of the Nutrition and Food Service Manager in the daily operations of the property. From strategic planning, design and workflow to sustainable practices and infection prevention and control this guide provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Nutrition and Food Service Manager in supporting the goals of facilities management. - [The Art & Science of Personal Wellness](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/personalwellness/) This educational resource is the official course textbook for Personal Wellness – INDS 1081 at Fanshawe College. Designed for today’s learners, it explores the eight core dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, social, financial, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, and environmental—through a practical, evidence-informed lens. - [Shifting Perspectives: Insights into Mental Health and Homelessness](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/shiftingperspectives/) (Student Created) This open educational resource was developed by students enrolled in the Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program at Fanshawe College as a part of the Field Placement experience. It represents a culmination of their academic and practical learning, integrating research, analysis, and collaborative inquiry. - [Winning the Battle for Secure ML](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/securemachinelearning/) This book provides a comprehensive yet methodical understanding of securing today’s AI systems. It covers vulnerabilities throughout the complete machine learning life cycle from data collection, to training, and deployment and inference, as well as presents practical methods for mitigating the most harmful threats. By integrating theoretical foundations, practical case studies, and recent research, the book covers essential topics including threat modelling, adversarial attacks, poisoning attacks, and privacy breaches. - [Elections: Process & Performance](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/electionsprocessandperformance/) This book explores the essential components, processes, and principles that shape modern elections. Through accessible explanations and real-world context, this resource helps readers understand how elections are structured, conducted, and evaluated in democratic systems. - [The Foundations of Human Movement and Physical Fitness](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/humanmovement/) This book provides an introduction to human movement, physical fitness, and exercise. Created for learners without a science background, it focuses on making key concepts simple and practical. Through clear explanations, the book shows how movement can enhance health, performance, and overall quality of life. - [Biology Essentials 1](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/biologyessentials/) Biology Essentials 1 is an introductory biology textbook guiding learners through the fundamental concepts of life sciences, from the scientific method and chemical foundations of life to cellular structures, photosynthesis, genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology, while integrating ethical dimensions. - [College Physics](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/fanshawecollegephysics/) The content of this book is organized to align with and supplement the syllabi of the Selected Topics in Physics and College Qualifying Physics courses at Fanshawe College. - [Fanshawe College Personal Support Worker Clinical Professional Practice Resource Hub](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/pswclinicalprofpractice/) This Open Education Resource (OER) textbook was created to provide a resource for Personal Support Worker Students, Clinical Instructors, Clinical Advisors, and PSW Preceptors. This resource hub will act as a guide for the Clinical Professional Practice experiences in the Personal Support Worker program at Fanshawe College - [Leadership and Organizational Behaviour in the Golf and Club Industry: Strategies for Managing People and Performance](https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/organizationalbehaviourgolfindustry/) This book introduces you to the key ideas of leadership and organizational behaviour, with a special focus on the golf and club industry. It explains how people think, act, and work together in organizations, and shows you how managers and leaders can create positive, productive workplaces. Well done all! ---
**Author:** ![SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/steelwagstaff/32/1280_2.png) [@SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/u/SteelWagstaff)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/7 "2025-10-02T17:58:26Z")
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**Author:** ![SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/steelwagstaff/32/1280_2.png) [@SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/u/SteelWagstaff)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/8 "2025-10-02T18:00:09Z")
Jessica Kirschner and the team at VIVA recently announced a new publication: [From Compliance to Coregulation – Simple Book Publishing](https://viva.pressbooks.pub/revisioningguidanceandclassroommanagement/) > This open textbook reimagines classroom management by shifting from compliance-based approaches to collaborative, community-driven strategies. Grounded in brain research, the OER presents the Community Model for Classroom Management, which advocates for tiered supports that foster social and emotional skills using a problem-solving approach. Universal, strategic, and intensive supports are discussed and connected to the model. This textbook celebrates the unique strengths that children bring to early childhood spaces and shows how educators can work collaboratively to help all children successfully engage within these communities. Learn more at their blog post: [VIVA Blog - VIVA - VIVA, Virginia's Academic Library Consortium at VIVA](https://vivalib.org/va/VIVAblog/New-OER-Publication-From-Compliance-to-Coregulation) ---
**Author:** ![SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/steelwagstaff/32/1280_2.png) [@SteelWagstaff](https://pressbooks.community/u/SteelWagstaff)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/9 "2025-10-07T15:56:03Z")
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**Author:** ![Rani](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/rani/32/2173_2.png) [@Rani](https://pressbooks.community/u/Rani)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/10 "2025-12-16T02:32:11Z")
Queensland University of Technology Library, Brisbane, Australia has just released **[Advanced Information Research Skills (AIRS)](https://doi.org/10.5204/OGWN2100),** via **[QUT Open Press](https://www.library.qut.edu.au/openpress/).** AIRS is an open educational resource (OER) created to empower learners and researchers with the confidence and capability to navigate today’s complex information landscape. It is designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their skills in finding, evaluating, managing, and using information effectively for research. Modules 1 to 7 and Module 10 closely align with QUT’s [IFN006](https://www.qut.edu.au/study/unit?unitCode=IFN006) unit. If you have any questions about the resource, please let us know at [airs@qut.edu.au](mailto:airs@qut.edu.au). ---
**Author:** ![Rani](https://pressbooks.community/user_avatar/pressbooks.community/rani/32/2173_2.png) [@Rani](https://pressbooks.community/u/Rani)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/11 "2026-02-02T23:47:55Z")
Queensland University of Technology Library, Brisbane, Australia has just released another text, _**[Research Right.](https://doi.org/10.5204/YTIN5239)**_ It’s aimed at developing information research and literacy skills among staff and students in Regional and Suburban University Study Hubs, as well as high school and broader education communities. Research Right is an online self-paced interactive resource focused on teaching foundational information research and literacy skills reflecting those required in Higher education. Let us know if you have any questions at opentextbooks@qut.edu.au. ---
**Author:** ![agrey](https://pressbooks.community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@agrey](https://pressbooks.community/u/agrey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://pressbooks.community/t/book-announcements/2220/12 "2026-02-02T23:48:38Z")
**A workbook designed for faculty who are uncertain, overwhelmed, or brand new to open education** We know the challenge: Getting faculty to understand what “open education” actually means and why it’s relevant to their teaching, before they dismiss it as another trend or “one more thing.” **We’ve created a resource specifically designed to bridge that gap.** The **[Open Education Workbook: A Journey Through Accessible, Effective, and Equitable Teaching](https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/oeworkbook/ "https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/oeworkbook/")** is a guide designed for faculty who are brand new to open education. It’s self-directed, low-commitment, and modular—faculty can work through it independently, focus only on topics that resonate, and explore at their own pace. The workbook addresses the real barriers we see faculty facing: - “I don’t have time to learn something completely new” - “This won’t work in my discipline” - “My students aren’t ready for collaborative approaches” - “Open sounds nice in theory but what about quality/rigour/my specific case?” **Our approach with this workbook:** - **Starts with WHY** — Grounds open education in today’s urgent challenges (affordability crisis, post-pandemic engagement, AI, equity) rather than idealistic principles - **Reflection-based, not prescriptive** — Faculty develop their own approach through structured activities, not following templates - **Addresses authentic concerns** — Each section includes “Common Concerns and Clarifications” - **Low-barrier entry points** — Modular design lets faculty start with what resonates or where they are currently at in their journey - **Canadian context** — Data, examples, and institutional realities relevant to Canadian higher education (but adaptable) **Available formats:** The workbook is freely accessible via Pressbooks and can be exported in multiple formats: - PDF (for print or digital distribution) - EPUB - Common Cartridge (with web links or LTI links for LMS integration) For institutions that use PebblePad, we have also developed reflective workbooks that integrate the content into PebblePad’s portfolio environment, allowing faculty to complete reflection activities and track their professional development journey within the platform. Learn more about the PebblePad version and how we’ve integrated the ATLAS workspace application: [About This Workbook](https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/oeworkbook/front-matter/about-this-workbook/ "https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/oeworkbook/front-matter/about-this-workbook/") **How you might use this:** - Recommend to individual faculty exploring OE for the first time - Anchor for faculty learning communities - Framework for institutional PD programming - Adapt sections for your specific context/discipline - Use reflection prompts in one-on-one consultations **The structure:** - Section 1: Open Education Foundations (accessibility, effectiveness, equity) - Section 2: Open Educational Resources (finding, evaluating, adapting) - Section 3: Open Pedagogy (student agency, renewable assignments, implementation) - Appendix: Open Scholarship (currently just open access, more topics will be added) Each section includes learning objectives, reflective activities, practical strategies, and competency checks. We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and stories of how you’re using or adapting this resource for your community. **Reach out if you have questions or want to connect!**