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An Introduction to British Arthurian Narrative covers over 400 years and discusses a broad range of romances, histories, and parodies written about King Arthur in Britain during the medieval period.

Designed as an introduction for students as well as a convenient, one-volume resource for medievalists and specialists in related fields, this authoritative work is both concise and comprehensive. It includes a complete account of Christine de Pizan’s life and times, summaries and commentary on all of her many works, and analyses of her sources and influences. 

This lab manual provides an introduction to digital logic, starting with simple gates and building up to state machines. Students should have a solid understanding of algebra as well as a rudimentary understanding of basic electricity including voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance and how they relate to direct current circuits. Labs will be built utilizing the following hardware: 1) Breadboards with associated items required such as wire, wire strippers and cutters. 2) Basic discrete components such as transistors, resistors and capacitors. 3) Basic 7400 series logic chips. 4) 555 timer. Each "lab" includes learning objectives, relevant theory, review problems, and suggested procedure. Each chapter is a combination of theory followed by review exercises to be completed as traditional homework assignments. Full solutions to all of the review exercises are available in the last appendix. Procedures for labs then follow that allow the student to implement the concepts in a hands on manner.

This book presents introductory economics material using standard mathematical tools, including calculus. It is designed for a relatively sophisticated undergraduate who has not taken a basic university course in economics. The book can easily serve as an intermediate microeconomics text. The focus of this book is on the conceptual tools. Contents: 1) What is Economics? 2) Supply and Demand. 3) The US Economy. 4) Producer Theory. 5) Consumer Theory. 6) Market Imperfections. 7) Strategic Behavior.

This high-school text is aimed at teaching learners how to think about economic problems in a manner consistent with the Austrian School tradition. Its chapters on action, preference, demand and supply, value theory, money, and price controls emphasize deductive logic, the market process, and the consequences of government intervention. Also contains useful glossary and suggestions for further reading. Contents: 1) The Method of Economics. 2) Action and Preference, Part 1. 3) Action and Preference, Part 2. 4) Demand and Supply. 5) The Labor Theory of Value. 6) Price Controls. 7) Minimum Wages and Wage Control. 8) Money, Part 1. 9) Money, Part 2. 10) The Gold Standard. 11) Conclusion. 12) Glossary. 12) Recommended Readings.

An indispensable resource for students, teachers, and anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about this crucial figure of English literature.

In this book, Lynn Ramey explores the life and works of Jean Bodel, a twelfth-century French poet, playwright, and epic writer, providing translations and summaries of works never published before in English while delving into Bodel’s historical and cultural context.

This volume immerses readers in a debate tradition that flourished in France during the late Middle Ages, focusing on two works that were both popular and controversial in their time and the discussions they sparked surrounding questions of women’s agency, love, marriage, and honor.

A free PDF text introducing open educational resources as alternatives to textbooks for college teachers. Contents: 1) Introduction. 2) Open Courseware. 3) OER Fair Use, Copyright, and TEACH Act. 4) Identifying Sources. 5) Discipline Specific Sources. 6) Public Domain Textbook Sources. 7) Use of Primary Sources. 8) OER Development. 9) Delivery, Storage, and Organization.