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Neuroscience, Psychology and Conflict Management

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  11 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): Judith Rafferty

Subject(s): Physiological psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology

Publication date: 2024-03-11

Last updated: 2026-02-10

This peer reviewed eBook introduces readers to foundational concepts in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, personality psychology and social psychology to help explain why conflict occurs, how it develops and how it may be managed and/or resolved.

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A Contemporary Approach to Research and Statistics in Psychology

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

Author(s): Klaire Somoray

Subject(s): Social research and statistics, Research methods / methodology, Psychology

Publication date: 2023-02-28

Last updated: 2026-02-09

This book is designed as a short and introductory resource specifically aimed to help students grasp key concepts typically found in undergraduate psychology statistics subjects. It was initially developed for online and intensive programs, which are becoming increasingly popular in psychology education. The book utilises jamovi, a free and open-source statistical software. This peer reviewed book is completely free to download, use, and adapt and it is released using the CC BY-NC 4.0 licence.

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Shakespeare's Major Plays: Volume 2

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  4 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): Cheryl Taylor

Subject(s): Biography, Literature and Literary studies, Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy, Educational: Language, literature and literacy

Publication date: 2025-04-23

Last updated: 2026-02-05

This book is designed to assist upper secondary school and first and second-year university students in their reading and understanding of Shakespeare's plays. The plays selected for discussion are those that students are most likely to encounter in their early adventures with Shakespeare. Each discussion provides guidance on issues raised by each play and suggests approaches from which students can build original ideas and insights.

The book contains exercises that are designed to assist students to understand and remember the characters, plots and structures of Shakespeare's plays, as well as free full text copies of the plays.

Volume 2 includes Twelfth Night, Macbeth and King Lear. Shakespeare's Major Plays Volume 1 precedes Volume 2, and contains full free text copies and analysis of As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

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Fundamentals of Physics for Australian Universities

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

Author(s): Lauren Waszek, Gregory Boyle, Sara Brice, Scott Heron, Daniel Kosov, James Whinney

Subject(s): Physics

Publisher: James Cook University

Publication date: 2026-01-07

Last updated: 2026-02-05

This peer reviewed open text has been developed to align with the scope and sequence of most Australian university physics curricula, and provides a solid foundation for further study and careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. The book emphasises connections between theoretical concepts and practical application, promoting a rigorous yet accessible approach to problem solving skills in physics. It delivers comprehensive coverage of first and second year calculus-based physics topics, including mechanics, oscillations, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.

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Exploring Sociology in the Antipodes: Introduction to Sociology – 1st Australian Edition

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

Author(s): Theresa Petray and Nick Osbaldiston

Subject(s): Sociology

Publication date: 2023-04-28

Last updated: 2026-02-04

Designed to be relevant to a range of introductory sociology classes, this eBook weaves together ‘the canon’ of sociology with contemporary content, and material specifically relevant to learners in Australia and New Zealand. This gives students the necessary foundations to understand how sociology has emerged and developed in different contexts over time. The eBook ensures that readers are aware that this canon is the product of a number of factors and does not represent the limits of what sociology was and can be. Through an approach that recognises both the European classics and those not talked about enough, which includes sociology outside of the European and American scenes, the authors highlight classical and contemporary thinkers from a range of backgrounds.

This peer reviewed eBook includes interactive and multimedia resources to engage learners and demonstrate the dynamic, non-linear, and still-active nature of sociological theory. Even those sociological approaches which have long histories are still relevant and constantly adapting. This eBook includes up to date resources, such as statistics and other forms of data, to ensure the eBook is empirically grounded as well as theoretically developed.

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Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2024 JCU Edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  39 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): James Cook University Library, The University of Queensland Library, University of Southern Queensland Library, Charles Darwin University Library, Southern Cross University Library, Deakin University Library, Queensland University of Technology Library, University of South Australia Library

Subject(s): Law, Primary sources of law, Sources of law: case law, precedent, Sources of law: legislation

Publisher: James Cook University

Publication date: 2024-01-23

Last updated: 2026-01-26

The updated 2024 edition of this guide is designed to support James Cook University students undertaking legal studies and contribute to the development of legal research skills.

Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2023 JCU Edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  19 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): Charles Darwin University Library, Deakin University Library, James Cook University Library, Queensland University of Technology Library, Southern Cross University Library, The University of Queensland Library, University of Southern Queensland Library

Subject(s): Law, Primary sources of law, Sources of law: case law, precedent, Sources of law: legislation

Publisher: James Cook University

Publication date: 2023-06-09

Last updated: 2026-01-26

This Edition has been superseded by the 2024 Edition. Please go to Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2024 JCU Edition

Confident Supervisors: Creating Independent Researchers

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

Editor(s): Susan Gasson, Jillian Blacker, Ian Stoodley, Abbe Winter and Christine Bruce

Subject(s): Higher education, tertiary education

Publisher: James Cook University

Publication date: 2023-12-15

Last updated: 2026-01-22

Confident Supervisors is intended to be both a textbook and a professional development resource for Higher Degree Research supervisors and researcher developers involved in providing workshops and resources to support research supervisors in their practice. Throughout this book, authors introduce different theoretical frameworks and concepts to provide supervisors with tools and strategies for responding to the challenges and opportunities associated with research supervision. It contains chapters written by current supervisors and research support partners who are engaged in the scholarship of supervision and can share the practical and theoretical constructs they employ in their practice. The authors have been drawn from a broad range of higher education and research contexts and contribute understandings of local and global relevance. This openly available, award winning ebook responds to turbulent times in higher education, offering practical tips and suggestions for supervisors to pivot to changing contexts.

Available now: Confident Supervisors, Volume Two

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Student Placement on Waibene (Thursday Island)

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Author(s): Karrie Campbell, Georgia Munchow, Trinity Reinaudo, Isabella Vedelago, Amelia Wood, Elizabeth Meechan, Jena Stephen

Subject(s): Occupational therapy

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publication date: 2025-11-24

Last updated: 2026-01-15

This resource has been developed to assist health care students in preparing for their placement on Thursday Island (traditionally known as Waibene). The freely available guide provides students with a comprehensive overview of information to help navigate both the professional and practical elements of placement, including insights into the local culture and community, guidance on daily living and social opportunities, and tips for managing the unique challenges of working in a remote setting.

The materials presented in this open education resource have been developed through the hard work and dedication of a small group of final year occupational therapy students at James Cook University, Australia. As a part of their professional honours major, the student authors set out to create a dynamic, engaging and informative learning resource that is relevant to other JCU students. The freely available resource is designed to offer an overview of placement information and has been developed under expert academic supervision.

Communication Skills for Health Professionals

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  51 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Editor(s): Brock Cook

Subject(s): Educational: Health and social care

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Publication date: 2024-02-09

Last updated: 2026-01-04

Communication Skills for Health Professionals is a comprehensive and practical textbook designed to equip individuals in health studies with the essential skills and strategies necessary for effective communication in their professional setting. This engaging and accessible resource provides a solid foundation for novice and experienced professionals to enhance their communication proficiency and succeed in their careers.

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