In one short week, Accounting I and British Literature I: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century release!
Both books are an Open Educational Resource (OER), developed in partnership with Affordable Learning Georgia. As an OER, they are completely open access. It can be reused, remixed, and reedited freely without seeking permission. See below for more details on each book.
British Literature I
Featuring over 50 authors and full texts of their works, this anthology follows the shift of monarchic to parliamentarian rule in Britain, and the heroic epic to the more egalitarian novel as genre. Edited by Laura Getty, Ph.D., and BJ Robinson, Ph.D., the anthology offers historical, cultural, social, and aesthetic framing, paired with original Author Introductions, Reading and Review Questions, and Key Terms. A forthcoming ancillary will be supported by open-enabled pedagogy, allowing readers to contribute to the project.
British Literature I: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century (978-1-940771-28-1) releases April 30, 2018. Print copies can be bought through Ingram, Amazon, and other major retailers for $49.99. Free digital copies can be downloaded from the University of North Georgia Press homepage at www.ung.edu/university-press.
- Mar 30 — Cover Reveal
- Apr 9 — Press Release
- Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
- Apr 16 — Sample Chapter
- Apr 23 — Launch Info
Accounting I
Well-written and straightforward, Accounting I is an asset to the business education world. Written in order to directly meet the needs of her students, this textbook developed from Dr. Christine Jonick’s years of teaching and commitment to effective pedagogy. It has over 100 charts and graphs, instructional exercises appearing both in-text and for Excel, and resources for student professional development. Peer reviewed by academic professionals and tested by students, this textbook is a needed contribution to open-sourced pedagogy.
Accounting I (978-1-940771-15-1) releases April 30, 2018. Print copies can be bought through Ingram, Amazon, and other major retailers for $29.99. Free digital copies can be downloaded from the University of North Georgia Press homepage at www.ung.edu/university-press.
- Apr 2— Cover Reveal
- Apr 13 — Press Release
- Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
- Apr 18 — Sample Chapter
- Apr 23 — Launch Info
Hello – Did the Accounting I OER launch as planned? We were searching for it and could not find it. Thanks!
Hi Steve. Unfortunately, the book is currently delayed in production, though it should be out shortly. When it’s published, it will appear on our homepage under “Textbooks and OERs”, found here: https://ung.edu/university-press/books/textbooks-and-oers.php