JCU Open eBooks Catalogue – JCU Open eBooks

Beyond Cook: Explorers of Australia and the Pacific

CC BY (Attribution) English (United States)

Author(s): Claire Brennan

Subject(s): Australasian and Pacific history, History of ideas, Indigenous peoples, Geographical discovery and exploration

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

When Europeans entered the Pacific they entered a place they thought they knew, and a place that was already peopled. European explorer accounts of Australia and the Pacific are fascinating in what they reveal about the people and places explorers encountered, and about European expectations of what they would find. This book is a guide to European exploration of Australia and the Pacific; to those accounts of contact and how to interpret them in the light of European preconceptions and misunderstanding; and to the actions taken by the people descended from the regions' original explorers.

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Creative Commons for JCU Staff

CC BY (Attribution) 65 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): James Cook University Library

Subject(s): Copyright law

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

This eBook, adapted by Bronwen Forster, is designed for in-house professional development for James Cook University staff. This eBook is an adaptation of freely available course materials, including the materials for a US version of the official Creative Commons Certificate course. It includes H5P activities for participants to check their understanding while progressing through the units of information. JCU Library staff have enhanced the content with Australian content and examples.

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Documentation in Nursing and Midwifery: Australian edition

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

Author(s): Tanya Langtree, Elspeth Wood

Subject(s): Nursing fundamentals and skills, Medicolegal issues

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

Documenting patient care and records is an important skill for nurses. This peer reviewed eBook is designed for students in undergraduate nursing programs and addresses principles of documentation, legislation associated with documentation, methods and systems of documentation, and related documentation matters, in the Australian context.

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Eddie Koiki Mabo: History in the Making

Author(s): James Cook University Library

Subject(s): The Arts

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

In 2022, to mark the 30th anniversary of the Mabo Decision, this book was developed to provide a focus on the timeline of Eddie Koiki Mabo’s life, the Mabo Decision and the ways in which Eddie Koiki Mabo has been honoured and celebrated over the past few decades. As well as illustrating Mabo’s life and making connections with other resources for further reading, the book contains accompanying educational material available under a Creative Commons license for use in schools all over the world.

As the book contains information and images of a highly personal nature to the Mabo family, the main content of the book is freely available, but under an All Rights Reserved license, and may not be copied or distributed without permission. The teaching material towards the back of the book is available under a CC BY license and may be copied, adapted and distributed freely. Check the licenses at the bottom of the chapters for confirmation before re-using.

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Management Methods for Complex Projects

CC BY (Attribution) 26 H5P Activities English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Carmen Reaiche, Samantha Papavasiliou

Editor(s): Tina Morganella

Subject(s): Project management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

This freely available project management eBook is the start of your journey in the field of complex project management methodologies, introducing you to some of the core methods, processes and tools as recognised by the project management discipline. This eBook lays out methodologies such as XP, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Six Sigma, PRINCE2, Waterfall, PRiSM, Soft Systems Methodology as well as introducing Project Design as a method so you can leverage the right project management approach. This eBook will be of value to students, practitioners, and businesses in Australia and overseas seeking professional development in the field of project management methodologies.

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Project Management: A Strategic Approach

CC BY (Attribution) 33 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

Project management is becoming a core competence and not just about managing processes to ensure that the strategic goals of a business are delivered on time, within budget and specification. These days, project management is more about managing strategic goals while adapting to change and responding to ongoing disruptions. The pandemic, rapid urbanisation, digital transformation and environmental challenges are only some of the types of disruption faced by contemporary businesses. It is up to the project manager to ensure that the project management processes, as well as the projects and/or services themselves, are part of the readjustment required for business to survive these new challenges. This freely available ebook introduces some of the core values, concepts and tools as recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This book will be of value to both students and practitioners in Australia and overseas seeking professional development in the field of project management.

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Risk Assessment and Quality Project Management

CC BY (Attribution) 20 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Carmen Reaiche, Samantha Papavasiliou, Frank Anglani

Editor(s): Tina Morganella

Subject(s): Project management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

This freely available eBook provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of project quality management and risk management. It makes breakthroughs in project quality by combining risk project management with quality management processes. This eBook is one of four in a series of manuals in the field of project management. It provides a short summary of current best practices in project risk management while introducing the connection and relevance of quality project management, so that practitioners, students and those responsible for managing risk and quality in projects may do so successfully.

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Teaching with Technology

CC BY (Attribution) 36 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Frances Cochrane, Trine Paerata

Subject(s): Open learning, distance education, Educational equipment and technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

This freely available eBook is designed to provide an overview of the entire process of teaching with technology, from planning to implementation. Written for the Australian higher education context, this resource will help you plan, design, develop, and teach technology-enhanced subjects and courses. Up to date information is included on strategies and recommendations that illustrate good practice pedagogical design; tips on planning, developing, and writing online subject content; as well as planning and facilitating online interaction.

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New Directions in Guidance and Counselling Research: 2022 Edition

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

Author(s): Ben Archer

Editor(s): Ben Archer

Subject(s): Social counselling and advice services, Counselling and care of students

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

Authentic assessment creates a more equitable and accessible educational experience. With this in mind, this book is a co-creation by a selection of 2022 cohort of students studying the Master of Guidance and Counselling at James Cook University. It is a showcase of the varied work of postgraduate students and demonstrates their passion for the field of guidance and counselling. The re-worked assessment presented here contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the field of counselling, as well as demonstrating the need for new directions of research in the Australian context.

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Communication Skills for Health Professionals

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

Author(s): Brock Cook

Editor(s): Brock Cook

Subject(s): Educational: Health and social care

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 25/09/2024

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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