Catalog – Atlantic Canada Pressbooks Network

Communication and Mentoring in the Trades

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Tim Carson, NSCC

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

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 11/07/2025

Children, Families, Schools, and Communities

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 10 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Joan Giovannini, Rebecca Laff, Wendy Ruiz

Subject(s): Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Social groups, communities and identities, Couple and Family psychology, Family and health

Institution(s): Holyoke Community College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 08/07/2025

Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an introductory text in the field of Child and Family Studies. It provides a lens for understanding the evolving definition of “family” through socially constructed and ecological theory frameworks. It promotes strategies for culturally sustaining and deeply collaborative relationships between families, schools, and communities through the use of home-grown advocacy strategies based on community-driven data. Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an adapted OER text from Rebecca Laff’s and Wendy Ruiz’s Child, Family, and Community.

Business Computer Applications

CC BY (Attribution) 10 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Amy Savoury, Abigail Rusu, Joy Perrin

Editor(s): Jessica Parsons, Aleta Butler, Andrea Long, Heather Maye, Jennifer Evans, Amy Ledgerwood

Subject(s): Word processing software, Office and workplace

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 08/07/2025

This book introduces students to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email management. The text covers basic concepts of creating word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation materials for the workplace.

Beginning Excel 2019

CC BY (Attribution) English

Author(s): Noreen Brown, Barbara Lave, Hallie Puncochar, Julie Romey, Mary Schatz, Art Schneider, Diane Shingledecker

Subject(s): Spreadsheet software

Institution(s): Portland Community College

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 08/07/2025

This textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel. While the figures shown utilize Excel 2019, the textbook was written to be applicable to other versions of Excel as well. The book introduces new users to the basics of spreadsheets and is appropriate for students in any major who have not used Excel before. This textbook includes instructions for Excel for Mac.

Open Neuroscience Initiative

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English (Canada)

Author(s): Erin Mazerolle, Sherry Neville-MacLean

Subject(s): Neurosciences

Last updated: 03/07/2025

NSCC Pressbooks Guide

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

Author(s): NSCC Copyright and Open Education Office

Subject(s): Desktop publishing, Accessibility in web and digital design

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 27/06/2025

A guide to using Pressbooks at NSCC.
Everything you need to know about locating, using, adapting, and creating open textbooks at NSCC.
Note: Work in progress -- some chapters not finished.

College Health Mathematics

CC BY (Attribution) 57 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): andré davey, Julia Langham

Subject(s): Applied mathematics, Mathematical foundations

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 26/06/2025

Note: The webbook contains interactive content that will not be included in a print or PDF version.

College Health Mathematics is a workbook to help strengthen practical numeracy skills in the field of nursing. Chapters include subjects of mathematical review and proportional reasoning; measurement and unit conversions; medication abbreviations and medical labels; dosages and IV therapy; logarithms, pH and concentrations; as well as introductory statistics. Chapters include a main lesson followed by sample exercises, practice questions, key takeaways, and/or case studies.

NSCC College 101 3e

CC BY-SA (Attribution ShareAlike) 14 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Nova Scotia Community College, KPU Learning Centres

Editor(s): Leah Sameoto, Andrea Stewart

Subject(s): Study and learning skills: general

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 24/06/2025

2024 Revised Edition.

Welcome to college! Wherever you are in your journey, you find yourself in a learning environment that is different from one you have experienced before.

A good foundation for college is learning how to learn. By taking the time to read this book and work through the exercises included, you’re investing in the skills that will support you in all of your classes and future learning.

Successful students share a set of skills and habits in common. These skills are not a secret; anyone can learn the skills that support successful learning. By taking some time to learn proven study strategies, you’ll be able to reach your learning goals, and avoid pitfalls that can take you off-track.

Who is this book for?

This book focuses on the skills you’ll need to be successful in undergraduate courses or other adult education classes. If you are:

new to college studies
returning to college after some time away
a mature student
an international student
or a continuing student who wants to improve their current skills and strategies.

This book is meant to support you in your journey.

NSCC Living in Nova Scotia: A Resource Guide for Students

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

Author(s): NSCC Student Services

Subject(s): Landlord and tenant law, Counselling and care of students, Student life

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 24/06/2025

This resource guide is for all NSCC students who want to gain knowledge and skills for Living in Nova Scotia. This guide contains information relevant to all campuses with the primary goal of educating students in:
* how to search for housing,
* being successful tenants,
* and understanding how to be safe in their local and campus communities.

All NSCC Students who complete this guide can take a short quiz and receive a digital statement of completion.

Essential Trade Skills: Numeracy

CC BY (Attribution) English (Canada)

Author(s): Karynn A. Scott

Subject(s): Mathematics, Mathematical foundations, Applied mathematics, Building skills and trades, Traditional trades, crafts and skills, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 20/06/2025

Numeracy is the ability to use and understand numbers. Mathematics is useful in everyday life, especially as a tradesperson. As an apprentice, you will be expected to know how to use certain measuring tools and understand how to measure certain materials. The concepts covered in this book do not apply to just one trade, but many. This book is designed to help you use your hands while you measure and calculate. Offering many examples, this book will help you learn the basics of measuring and many measuring tools. This book also provides insight into the various trades professions.