Targeting Pronunciation uses an interactive approach and clear explanations to help students communicate effectively in English. It makes pronunciation easy to teach and fun to learn. The text features a diagnostic package for setting individual priorities. Students build independence by improving their ability to self-monitor and self-correct and by completing home assignments for practice beyond the classroom. The Second Edition includes increased coverage of consonants and vowels, enhanced Web activities, additional authentic speech samples, and indexes by chapter and activity type for easy reference.

Author: Sue F. Miller
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Houghton Mifflin Co (2005-03-22)
ISBN: 0618444181
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This is a compact introduction to the study of meaning in the English language and how language is used, providing a solid foundation for further semantic studies.

Author: Patrick Griffiths
Paperback: 208 pages
Company: Edinburgh University Press (2006-08-22)
ISBN: 0748616322
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Author: Dawn Hogue, Advanced Placement, English Literature Study Guides
Paperback: 240 pages
Company: Research & Education Association (2010-03-31)
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Clear, concise, and packed with lively examples, Essentials of English Grammar, Third Edition, fills you in on general usage rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, numbers, word division, spelling, commonly confused words, and much more. It also includes style guidelines with tips on how to write with economy, clarity, and accuracy.

A quick reference for people with the occasional question and an excellent primer for anyone learning the basics, this edition of the perennial bestseller features a new glossary of grammar terms, updated coverage of stylistic conventions, and new examples.

Author: L. Baugh
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill (2005-06-24)
ISBN: 0071457089
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Continuing the success of the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect English Grammar for ESL Learners features well-organized presentations, skill-building exercises, and a focus on practical conversational skills. Here you will find clear explanations accompanied by highlighted examples and boxed summaries of key points. You also get numerous exercises in a variety of formats, including fill-inthe-blank sentences and passages, translations, multiple-choice questions, sentence rewriting, and creative writing exercises. Answers to all questions are provided in the back of the book.

Author: Ed Swick
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill (2004-12-07)
ISBN: 0071441328
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A classic developmental skills text for intermediate to advanced students of English, Understanding and Using English Grammar is a comprehensive reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text.

 

While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the Fourth Edition more fully develops communicative and interactive language-learning activities. Some of the new features are: Innovative warm-up exercises that precede the grammar charts and introduce points to be taught Structure-based listening exercises ranging from casual speech to academic content Academic readings that highlight the targeted grammar structures Greatly expanded speaking practice with extensive pair, group and class work Corpus-informed syllabus that reflects the discourse patterns of spoken and written English Audio CDs and listening script in the back of the Student Book

The program components include the Student Book (Full Edition and Volume A and Volume B), Workbook (Full Edition and Volume A and Volume B), Chartbook, Teacher's Guide, and Test Bank. Click on "Course-Specific Resources" on the left for more details.

 

For an online workbook, see Understanding and Using English Grammar Interactive. 

Author: Betty Schrampfer Azar, Stacy A. Hagen
Paperback: 530 pages
Company: Pearson Longman (2009-02-23)
ISBN: 0132333317
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Your complete guide to a higher score on the AP English Literature and Composition exam

About the book:

Introduction

Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring

Hints for tackling the essay questions

Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions

FAQs

Part I: Analysis of Exam Areas

Section I: Multiple-choice questions

Section II: Essay questions

Definitions of terms used in the exam

Previous text used and recommended authors to study

Part II: AP English Literature and Composition Practice exams

6 full-length practice exams with answers and complete explanations

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author: Allan Casson, Jean Eggenschwiler
Paperback: 312 pages
Company: Cliffs Notes (2010-12-28)
ISBN: 0470607580
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Dr. Mary Ellen Guffey's BUSINESS ENGLISH helps students become successful communicators in any business arena with its proven grammar instruction and supporting in-text and online resources. The perennial leader in grammar and mechanics texts, the 10th edition of BUSINESS ENGLISH uses a three-tiered approach to break topics into manageable units, letting students identify and hone the most critical skills and measure their progress along the way. Packed with insights from more than thirty years of classroom experience in business communications, BUSINESS ENGLISH also includes access to the author's new premier website, www.meguffey.com, and its many resources for building language skills, including all-new, interactive exercises.

Author: Mary Ellen Guffey, Carolyn M. Seefer
Paperback: 544 pages
Company: South-Western College Pub (2010-02-02)
ISBN: 0324789742
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English Grammar for Students of Italian,
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Author: Sergio Adorni, Karen Primorac
Textbook Binding: 159 pages
Company: Olivia & Hill Press (2011-07-01)
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Now in an all-new second edition, this worktext presents basic structures and vocabulary in a step-by-step building process, along with lots of opportunity for practice through varied exercises. Covers all basic English grammar structures and concepts through clear, concise charts and examples. For beginning-level ESL learners.

Author: Betty Schrampfer Azar
Paperback: 458 pages
Company: Pearson ESL (1996-01-16)
ISBN: 0133683176
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Author: James R. Ogden, Research & Education Association, REA
Paperback: 276 pages
Company: Research & Education Association (1986-04-11)
ISBN: 0878915974
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High school and the difficult terrain of sexuality and gender identity are brilliantly explored in this smart, incisive ethnography. Based on eighteen months of fieldwork in a racially diverse working-class high school, Dude, You're a Fag sheds new light on masculinity both as a field of meaning and as a set of social practices. C. J. Pascoe's unorthodox approach analyzes masculinity as not only a gendered process but also a sexual one. She demonstrates how the "specter of the fag" becomes a disciplinary mechanism for regulating heterosexual as well as homosexual boys and how the "fag discourse" is as much tied to gender as it is to sexuality.

Author: C. J. Pascoe
Paperback: 240 pages
Company: University of California Press (2007-06-04)
ISBN: 0520252306
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Author: The Editors of REA, Adrian Dingle
Paperback: 360 pages
Company: Research & Education Association (1986-03-13)
ISBN: 0878915966
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Author: Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Lee Stiff
Hardcover: 944 pages
Company: McDougal Littel (2006-01)
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This is Not Your High School English Class has three goals. It seeks
1. to dispel the myth that Comp I is the same as high school English;
2. to help students avoid making the mistake of writing like they did in high school only to be shocked at the grade they receive on that first essay; and
3. to help instructors help their students build a strong foundational understanding of the mission of the academy (scholarship and the collaborative making of new meaning) and their place in it.



Author: Eugene Ortiz
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Last year, nearly 200,000 eighth graders took the entrance exams to get into Catholic high schools. For many, this is their first time taking any kind of standardized entrance exam. To help make the experience a positive one, this valuable guide provides expert advice, practical tips, and lots of practice to help students prepare successfully for test day. It also provides tips for parents to help their children maintain realistic expectations while studying for the exam.

Included in Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams are six full-length practice tests—two for each exam commonly administered—the Cooperative Entrance Examination (COOP), the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS). Also included are diagnostic quizzes with targeted feedback; a review of key concepts and material found on tests; and upto- the-minute test information and changes. Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams gives students the study tools and reassurance they need to achieve a high score on this important test.

Author: Kaplan
Paperback: 600 pages
Company: Kaplan Publishing (2010-06-01) (2010-06-01)
ISBN: 1419553615
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A real-world guide to passing the entrance exam for Catholic high school

Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies provides students and their parents with an efficient and effective way to prepare for the HSPT, TACHS, and COOP-the three entrance exams used by Catholic high schools. Included areSix full-length practice testsTest-taking tips from the expertsThorough reviews of each test's format

With full sample tests, up-to-date questions, and a comprehensive review of the basics in each category, Catholic High School Entrance Exams For Dummies is a family's ticket to education success.

Author: Lisa Zimmer Hatch, Scott Hatch
Paperback: 528 pages
Company: For Dummies (2010-04-05)
ISBN: 0470548738
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Science Essentials High School Level gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. Science Essentials are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the Elementary School and Middle School Levels.

You’ll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams. For easy use, the lesson and activities at the High School Level are printed on a big 8 ½” x 11” lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 107 student activity sheets, and are organized into two sections:BIOLOGY (60 Lessons)CHEMISTRY (47 Lessons)

Author: Mark J. Handwerker Ph.D.
Paperback: 416 pages ISBN13: 9780787975753, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Jossey-Bass (2004-12-08)
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''The focusing questions, the teaching tips, and the primary sources make it possible for any teacher of history and social studies to help students become more interested, careful, and effective in handling information. The beauty of the book is that the authors show how to accomplish this while working with even the most traditional dreary textbook. Any educator interested in producing more thoughtful students should buy and use this book!''
--Grant Wiggins, president of Authentic Education, co-author of Understanding by Design and Schooling by Design


''What a great resource for teachers of history! This book explains how teachers can help students bring a critical eye to history, teaching ways of thinking that they can use in all of their studies.''
--Diane Ravitch, research professor of education at New York University, author of The Death and Life of the Great American School System


''Everyone agrees that developing 'critical thinking skills' is essential for 21st century learners. But how? This wonderful book vividly illustrates how teachers of history--and, indeed, other subjects--can teach students to be critical thinkers and democratic participants, as well as more effective readers. All educators who want to promote deeper understanding should read and use this book.''
--Linda Darling-Hammond, Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Teaching and Teacher Education, Stanford University, author of The Flat World and Education


Reaching beyond textbooks, this is a guide to teaching ''historical reading'' with middle and high school students. This practical resource shows you how to apply Sam Wineburg's highly acclaimed approach to teaching, Reading Like a Historian, in your classroom to increase academic literacy and spark students' curiosity. Each chapter begins with an introductory essay that sets the stage of a key moment in American history--beginning with exploration and colonization and the events at Jamestown and ending with the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following each essay are all the materials you'll need to teach this topic--primary documents, charts, graphic organizers, visual images, and political cartoons--as well as suggestions for where to find additional resources on the Internet and guidance for assessing students' understanding of core historical ideas. Reading Like a Historian will help you use your textbook creatively and give you ideas for how historical instruction can enhance students' skills in reading comprehension. Get started today and watch the excitement unfold in your classroom!


Contents:


1. Did Pocahontas Rescue John Smith?

2. ''Standing Tall'' or Fleeing the Scene?

3. Lincoln in Context

4. Columbus Day: 1892, Not 1492

5. Electricity and Women's Work: Who Really Benefited? And When?

6. ''Dust to Eat, and Dust to Breathe, and Dust to Drink''

7. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

8. To Blink or Not to Blink: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Author: Sam Wineburg, Daisy Martin, Chauncey Monte-Sano
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Teachers College Press (2011-06-10)
ISBN: 0807752134
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Here is the new Multicolor illustrated edition of High School English Grammar and Composition by P.C Wren and H. Martin. It is about seven decades

Author: P.C Wren
Paperback: 416 pages
Company: Chand & Co (2008-07-13)
ISBN: 812192197X
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This book uses a practical approach to arithmetic and beginning algebra and assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics. By thoroughly explaining various mathematical techniques, Proga helps students understand why a technique works so they'll remember how to use it. Well-known for its flexibility and complete coverage of arithmetic and algebra topics, Proga's text is perfectly suited for a combination arithmetic-elementary algebra course, for either an arithmetic or an algebra course, or for a two-term course sequence.

Author: Rosanne Proga
Paperback: 658 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (1995-10-20)
ISBN: 0534947581
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author: Charles William Burkett, Karl Dale Swartzel
Paperback: 302 pages
Company: Nabu Press (2010-08-30)
ISBN: 1178053989
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This book, "Text-Book of Arithmetic, for the Use of Teachers", by Hunter John, is a replication. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.

Author: Hunter John
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Originally published in 1917. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Author: Irwin Arthur Madden
Paperback: 290 pages
Company: Cornell University Library (2009-08-10)
ISBN: 1112353895
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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author: John Hunter
Paperback: 260 pages
Company: Nabu Press (2010-03-16)
ISBN: 1147379874
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Ever wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it? But now you're staring at the new washer and dryer, trying to figure out the percentage of sales tax on the purchase price. You multiply something by something, right? Or you're scratching your head, wondering how to compute the odds that your football team will take next Sunday's game. You're pretty sure that involved ratios. The problem is, you can't quite remember. Here you get an adult refresher and real-life context--with examples ranging from how to figure out how many shingles it takes to re-roof the garage to the formula for resizing Mom's tomato sauce recipe for your entire family.Forget higher calculus--you just need an open mind. And with this practical guide, math can stop being scary and start being useful.

Author: Laura Laing
Kindle Edition: 258 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Adams Media (2012-01-01) (2012-01-01)
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This text explains the fundamental principles of algorithms available for performing arithmetic operations on digital computers. These include basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in fixed-point and floating-point number systems as well as more complex operations such as square root extraction and evaluation of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The algorithms described are independent of the particular technology employed for their implementation.

Author: Israel Koren
Hardcover: 296 pages
Company: A K Peters/CRC Press (2001-12-15)
ISBN: 1568811608
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author: Charles William Burkett, Karl Dale Swartzel
Paperback: 302 pages
Company: Nabu Press (2010-09-04)
ISBN: 1178311015
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Originally published in 1913. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Author: Charles William Burkett
Paperback: 306 pages
Company: Cornell University Library (2009-07-24)
ISBN: 1112235728
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author: Joseph Clifton Brown
Paperback: 380 pages
Company: Appleby Press (2011-08-18)
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New teachers have no idea of the challenges they will face when they walk into the classroom for their first year of teaching. Whether it is a public school in the inner city or an upscale private school, students today lack discipline, making it stressful and difficult for new teachers. Mrs. Hill has brought her extensive teaching experiences from all of these settings together in this practical guide to managing classroom behavior. These behavioral strategies are not theory but proven methods to improve the classroom experience for children and teachers. If you put these methods into practice your students will benefit from the discipline. They will be able to learn the skills needed to take their place in society because you will not be spending all your time attempting to correct unruly behavior. You will then be able to experience the rewards of teaching. Mamie Jefferson-Hill was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since childhood she wanted to become a schoolteacher. At the age of six, she began teaching her little three-year-old brother to read. She is pleased that he grew up to be Master Thomas Jefferson in the US Marine Corps and later, became pastor of his own church. As a child, Mamie played school with her friends and taught the neighborhood children. As an adult, she taught her own son to read at the age of four. She was also pleased when he graduated from Cleveland State University. While her son was in high school, Mamie went back to college and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Elementary Education from John Carroll University. Mamie has been teaching children in Northeast Ohio ever since graduation.

Author: Mamie Jefferson-Hill
Paperback: 60 pages
Company: Tex Ware (2010-01-17)
ISBN: 1935500074
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According to recent market research, students are less academically engaged than ever before--a downward trend that has nothing to do with intellect, but everything to do with motivation, focus, and discipline. Visually appealing, research-based, and highly motivational, FOCUS ON COLLEGE SUCCESS, CONCISE EDITION, completely engages students with direct applications and immediate results. Thoroughly researched, the text covers the topics most important to student success and incorporates underlying themes of motivation and self-discipline throughout. Rather than talking down to students or speaking over their heads, FOCUS ON COLLEGE SUCCESS, CONCISE EDITION, initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers--directly connecting with and drawing them into text discussions.Like FOCUS ON COLLEGE SUCCESS, this concise version of the text addresses the needs of today's college students. In this smaller version, chapters on information literacy, writing, speaking skills, and wellness have been removed to concentrate on the core elements of the college success class. By holding to one good example for each chapter, Staley allows for the hands-on learning at which she excels, while creating a concise, student-focused option for the classroom.Kindle textbooks are functionally equivalent to the print textbook. In some cases, individual items such as ancillary images or multimedia have been removed for digital delivery due to rights restrictions.

Author: Constance C. Staley
Kindle Edition: 320 pages Kindle eBook
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Textcerpts is a supplementary developmental reading text intended to facilitate the acquisition of textbook reading skills through the use of real textbook chapters.  With twenty short excerpts and eight complete chapters representing eight different college disciplines, this unique text provides a solid orientation to the college disciplines, making it indispensable to instructors and students looking to bridge textbook reading skills to actual class content.

Author: Gene Wintner
Paperback: 384 pages
Company: Longman (2006-04-13)
ISBN: 0321364708
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Looking for a book that includes all the information a community college student needs to know when they arrive on campus?  The Community College Experience, PLUS Edition 2/e is the survival book with all the study skills and life skills material plus encouragement for the community college student to succeed.  Each chapter opens with a real-to-life student story related to the chapter topic and contains a dilemma. The student employs higher order thinking through in-chapter exercises that require them to think critically, discuss and collaborate, problem solve, and finally apply a solution to the chapter opener. Students are also directed to reflect on their own backgrounds, personalities, and learning preferences to make decisions about actions they would and should take.

Author: Amy Baldwin
Paperback: 336 pages
Company: Prentice Hall (2009-01-07)
ISBN: 0135022754
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While physics can seem challenging, its true quality is the sheer simplicity of fundamental physical theories--theories and concepts that can enrich your view of the world around you. COLLEGE PHYSICS, Ninth Edition, provides a clear strategy for connecting those theories to a consistent problem-solving approach, carefully reinforcing this methodology throughout the text and connecting it to real-world examples. For students planning to take the MCAT exam, the text includes exclusive test prep and review tools to help you prepare.

Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Hardcover: 1008 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (2011-01-01)
ISBN: 0840062060
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This is a revised and expanded edition of a popular professional guide for academic authors and editors on textbook writing and higher education publishing. The new edition contains two new chapters on recent industry developments in the Information Age and the uses of learning objectives in textbook package development. New topics include pricing solutions, market segmentation in scholarly publishing, academic self-publishing, digitization, open access, wiki-textbooks, and author-editor/ author-publisher relations. The second edition features many new examples, practical tools, and links to resources for academic authors.

Author: Mary Ellen Lepionka
Paperback: 320 pages
Company: Atlantic Path Publishing (2008-01-01)
ISBN: 097281647X
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MAKING CONNECTIONS teaches students the critical reading skills they need to complete college assignments by using actual textbook chapters, research articles and literary pieces as reading material.

Author: Sheila Allen
Paperback: 448 pages
Company: Wadsworth Publishing (2004-08-02)
ISBN: 1413002412
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Writing and Developing College Textbook Supplements is a practical guide for creating instructional materials to accompany textbooks and support courses of study. It provides an introduction to publishing industry standards and best practices for print and electronic products and content, including instructor's manuals, annotated editions, test banks, study guides, readers, lab manuals, transparency sets, audios and videos, multimedia, learning objects, web sites, e-texts, and online courses. Written by an expert development editor in higher education publishing and the author of Writing and Developing Your College Textbook (Atlantic Path Publishing, 2003: ISBN 0-9728164-0-2).

Author: Mary Ellen Lepionka
Paperback: 180 pages
Company: Atlantic Path Publishing (2005-06)
ISBN: 0972816410
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Whether we like it or not, going to college involves reading lots of books and that usually means we have to spend lots of cash on large and overly expensive textbooks. These are books we may only read once in our lifetime but will cost us as much per semester as the down payment on a car. Of course we could find better uses for this cash but what are we to do? What a scam! But there are ways to beat this scam that so many of us have fallen victim to but you have to be willing to think differently.

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Author: Larry Slater
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COLLEGE ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, Second Edition provides a comprehensive resource for college algebra and applied calculus courses. The mathematical concepts and applications are consistently presented in the same tone and pedagogy to promote confidence and a smooth transition from one course to the next. The consolidation of content for two courses in a single text saves instructors time in their course--and saves students the cost of an extra textbook.

Author: Ron Larson, Anne V. Hodgkins
Paperback: 996 pages
Company: Brooks Cole (2012-01-01)
ISBN: 1133105068
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Completely revised and updated, this new edition reflects major changes that have occurred on the AP World History exam since Fall 2011.
Two full-length model exams with answer keys Detailed advice on answering the comparative essay question Strategies for answering the test's multiple-choice and document-based questions A review of world history, from the foundations of civilization circa. 8000 B.C. to world cultures of the twenty-first century

Author: John McCannon Ph.D.
Paperback: 512 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series (2012-02-01)
ISBN: 0764147064
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FORCED MOVEMENTS, TROPISMS, AND ANIMAL CONDUCT
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
The analysis of the mechanism of voluntary and instinctive actions of animals which we propose to undertake in this volume is based on the assumption that all these motions are determined by internal or external forces. Our task is facilitated by the fact that the overwhelming majority of organisms have a bilaterally symmetrical structure, i.e., their body is like our own, divided into a right and left half.
The significance of this symmetrical structure lies in the fact that the morphological plane of symmetry of an animal is also its plane of symmetry in physiological or dynamical respect, inasmuch as under normal conditions the tension in symmetrical muscles is the same, and inasmuch as the chemical constitution and the velocity of chemical reactions are the same for symmetrical elements of the surface of the body, e.g., the sense organs.
Normally the processes inducing locomotion are equal in both halves of

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CONTENTS; chapter r*«*; I introduction 13; II The Symmetry Relation's of the Animal Body as the Starting Point for the Theory of Animal Conduct 19; III Forced Movements 24; IV Galvanotropism 32; V Heliotropism The Influence of One Socrce of Light 47; 1 General Facts A"

Despite the advanced technologies at our disposal today, a complete health history and physical examination remain the most crucial diagnostic tools in any healthcare practitioner's arsenal. And no one teaches these all-important skills better than Mark H. Swartz, MD, FACP. For nearly two decades, Dr. Swartz's textbook has shown readers how to derive the maximum diagnostic information from interviewing and examining patients. Using a compassionate, humanistic approach, Dr. Swartz explores how cultural differences can influence communication, diet, family relationships, and health practices and beliefs, and demonstrates that your interpersonal awareness is just as essential in physical diagnosis as your level of technical skill. In this 6th Edition, a new chapter on the focused physical exam prepares you for the USMLE Step 2 CS and the OSCE. Over 3 hours of video on DVD demonstrate how to examine adult male and female patients as well as pediatric and geriatric patients. Plus you can access the complete contents of the book online at www.studentconsult.com.Discussions of special considerations emphasize cultural differences that may affect your approach to patients ... guide you through assessment of nutritional status ... and inform you of things to look for and remember when examining children, pregnant women, older patients, and acutely ill patients.
Pathophysiology explanations help you understand the causes of the symptoms you encounter.
Abundant color photographs capture the real appearance of various diseases.
Coverage of complementary and alternative medicine alerts you to the clinical implications of these increasingly popular modalities.
An appendix on examination of the Spanish-speaking patient provides translations for commonly used medical phrases and questions is available on www.studentconsult.comOver 3 hours of video on DVD demonstrate the complete physical exam of an adult male patient, the breast and pelvic exam of an adult female patient, and the examination of pediatric and geriatric patients.
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A new chapter on the focused physical exam prepares you for the USMLE Step 2 CS and OSCEs.

Author: Mark H. Swartz
Hardcover: 928 pages
Company: Saunders (2009-03-03)
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Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America • The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict • Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution • The American Revolution and the New Nation • The Establishment of the New Political Systems • The Jeffersonian Revolution • The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson • The Union Expanded and Challenged • The Union Divided: The Civil War • The Era of Reconstruction • Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character • America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World • The Rise of American Imperialism • The Progressive Era • The United States and World War I • The Beginning of Modern America • The Great Depression and the New Deal • World War II • The Origins of the Cold War • Prosperity and Anxiety • America in an Era of Turmoil • Decline and Rebirth • Prosperity and a New World Order • The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power • Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History

Author: Stephen Armstrong
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Company: McGraw-Hill (2011-05-16)
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American History to 1877 covers all the major themes, historical figures, major dates and events from your introductory American History courses. Topics covered include Pre-Columbian America to the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.

Author: Robert D. Geise M. Ed.
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series (1992-02-19)
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Author: Larry Krieger, Advanced Placement, US History Study Guides
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A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own.

This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history.

Dozens of maps provide a clear geography of great events, while timelines give the reader an ongoing sense of the passage of years and cultural interconnection. This narrative history employs the methods of “history from beneath”—literature, epic traditions, private letters and accounts—to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is an engrossing tapestry of human behavior from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them. 13 illustrations, 80 maps

Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Hardcover: 896 pages
Company: W. W. Norton & Company (2007-03-17)
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Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past.

In this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.

Thought provoking, nonpartisan, and often shocking, Loewen unveils the real America in this iconoclastic classic beloved by high school teachers, history buffs, and enlightened citizens across the country.

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<title> American Leaders And Heroes: A Preliminary Text-book In United States History<author> Wilbur Fisk Gordy<publisher> Charles Scribner's, 1903<subjects> United States

Author: Wilbur Fisk Gordy
Paperback: 354 pages
Company: Nabu Press (2011-10-05)
ISBN: 1247559793
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Students preparing for the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam will welcome this revised and updated set of flash cards. The cards encompass the entire AP course and offer students the flexibility to study American history in ways not available with textbooks and study guides. The 500 cards run chronologically from the Colonial era of the early 1600s to the present day, and are divided into seven general categories: Arts and Sciences, Domestic Policies, Presidential Matters, Wars and Foreign Relations, Economy and Business, Legal Issues, and Society and Culture. They are numbered and labeled so that students can arrange them within a chronological time frame or according to any of the above-noted categories. Students can use the enclosed metal ring to rearrange the cards in any order that fits their study needs. Each card has a small corner punch hole to accommodate the ring.

Author: Michael Bergman, Kevin Preis
Cards: 504 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series (2011-02-01)
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For introductory courses in Earth Science in departments of Geology, Geography, Atmospheric Sciences, and Education.

 

The twelfth edition of Earth Science offers a user-friendly overview of our physical environment with balanced, up-to-date coverage of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology for the undergraduate student with little background in science.  The emphasis is on readability, with clear example-driven explanations.  The twelfth edition takes full advantage of the subject’s visual appeal, with discussions reinforced by incredible color photos and superb illustrations by Earth science illustrator and geologist Dennis Tasa.

Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis Tasa
Hardcover: 768 pages
Company: Prentice Hall (2008-03-07)
ISBN: 0136020070
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The Third Edition of Biology: Science for Life continues to draw readers into biology through engaging stories that make difficult topics more accessible and understandable. Colleen Belk and Virginia Borden strive to make teaching and learning biology a better experience from both sides of the desk. The authors draw from their teaching experiences to create a book with a flowing narrative and innovative features that require readers to become more active participants in their learning. Each chapter presents the material through a story that draws from real life examples, making the reading more engaging and accessible to today’s readers. These stories strive to demystify topics found in biology. 

The Third Edition of this book features a completely re-designed art program and uses the authors’ teaching experiences to create student-centered features such as the new Savvy Reader, Visualize This, and Stop and Stretch to motivate and encourage reader learning. The new A Closer Look allows instructors the opportunity to expand on certain important biological topics. For instructors who would like to cover Animal Structure and Function and Plant Biology, an alternate edition of this book, Biology: Science for Life with Physiology, is also available.

Can Science Cure the Common Cold? Introduction to the Scientific Method, Are We Alone in the Universe? Water, Biochemistry, and Cells, Diet. Cells and Metabolism, Life in the Greenhouse: Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration, and Global Warming, Cancer: DNA Synthesis, Mitosis, and Meiosis, Are You Only as Smart as Your Genes? Mendelian and Quantitative Genetics, DNA Detective: Complex Patterns of Inheritance and DNA Fingerprinting, Gene Expression, Mutation and Cloning: Genetically Modified Organisms, Where Did We Come From? The Evidence for Evolution, An Evolving Enemy: Natural Selection, Who Am I? Species and Races, Prospecting for Biological Gold: Biodiversity and Classification, Is the Human Population Too Large? Population Ecology, Conserving Biodiversity: Community and Ecosystem Ecology, Where Do You Live? Climate and Biomes, Organ Donation: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems, Clearing the Air: Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Excretory Systems, Will Mad Cow Disease Become an Epidemic? Immune System, Bacteria, Viruses, and Other Pathogens, Sex Differences and Athleticism: Endocrine, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems, Is There Something in the Water? Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Attention Deficit Disorder: Brain Structure and Function, Feeding the World: Plant Structure and Growth, Growing a Green Thumb: Plant Physiology. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of biology

Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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Trusted, innovative, and calibrated, Chemistry: The Central Science has helped millions of students understand and succeed in general chemistry. Its unrivaled problems, scientific accuracy, and clarity are maintained in this new edition, which is the book’s biggest revision to date. In the Twelfth Edition, every word and piece of art has been studied for effectiveness. Based on feedback from students like you, this revision reflects the unparalleled expertise of its author team; each chapter has been updated and streamlined to remove any content not proven to increase student comprehension. Joined in this edition by new co-author Patrick Woodward, the book’s solid authorship gains a fresh, new perspective yet maintains its unified, consistent voice. Chemistry: The Central Science continues to improve student success beyond the text with MasteringChemistry®, the most advanced online tutorial and assessment program available.



Author: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene H LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward
Hardcover: 1248 pages
Company: Prentice Hall (2011-01-23)
ISBN: 0321741056
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"Physical Science (Grade 10)" summaries the curriculum for grade 10 students around the world in a clear, easy and innovative way that can be understood by anyone, even second-language English speakers. The book includes exercises and their answers along with end-of-chapter summary to review the material. In the website you can find additional materials, such as presentations and audio-version.

Author: Orel Beilinson
Kindle Edition: 328 pages Kindle eBook
Company: ICE Group (2011-06-21) (2011-06-21)
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Trusted, innovative, and calibrated, Chemistry: The Central Science has helped millions of students understand and succeed in general chemistry. Its unrivaled problems, scientific accuracy, and clarity are maintained in this new edition, which is the book’s biggest revision to date. In the Twelfth Edition, every word and piece of art has been studied for effectiveness. Based on feedback from students like you, this revision reflects the unparalleled expertise of its author team; each chapter has been updated and streamlined to remove any content not proven to increase student comprehension. Joined in this edition by new co-author Patrick Woodward, the book’s solid authorship gains a fresh, new perspective yet maintains its unified, consistent voice. 

Author: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene H LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward
Hardcover: 1200 pages
Company: Prentice Hall (2011-01-06)
ISBN: 0321696727
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“Dr. Seethaler has written an excellent book for any interested student of science. She answers great questions about the world around us in this fascinating book. As a high school science teacher, I encounter many of these from my own students. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has pondered questions starting with ‘how,’ ‘what,’ or ‘why.’”

–Ernest James Lo, Science Teacher, Woodside High School, Woodside, CA

 

Prepare to Be Fascinated!

Why does the flu change every year?

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       • Are all brands of gas the same?

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       • Is one “horsepower” really equal to the power of one horse?

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These are just a few of the fascinating science and health questions real people have asked top science writer and San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Sherry Seethaler. Curious Folks Ask brings together 162 of her best answers–all crystal-clear, accurate, quick, and a pleasure to read. Seethaler is one of this generation’s best science explainers, and it shows: Every answer is accurate, fun to read, and distilled to a single page or less! Want to know how canned air works…or nuclear bombs? What causes goose bumps, earwax, dandruff, headaches? Whether it’s healthy to crack your knuckles, drink decaf, eat chocolate? What it costs to run all those LED lights around your house? It’s all here–and a whole lot more!

Author: Sherry Seethaler
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: FT Press (2010-02-24)
ISBN: 0137057385
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Every day, we all size up each other: It's one of the most important things we ever do. Making Sense of People provides the scientific frameworks and tools we need to improve our intuition, and assess people more consciously, systematically, and effectively.

Leading neuroscientist Samuel H. Barondes explains the research behind each standard personality category: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness. He shows readers how to use these traits and assessments to do a better job of deciding who they'll enjoy spending time with, whom to trust, and whom to keep at a distance. Barondes explains:

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A succinct look at personality psychology.

As a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at the University of California, Barondes (Molecules and Mental Illness, 2007, etc.) has spent years studying human behavior, and this book reflects his systematic, scientific approach for personality assessment. The average person isn't likely to have time to research a difficult boss or potential love interest, but the author supplements intuition with a useful cornerstone for gauging human behavior: a table of the "Big Five" personality traits, among them Extraversion vs. Introversion and Agreeableness vs. Antagonism. To learn how to apply the Big Five, Barondes supplies a link for a professional online personality test, in addition to a basic introduction of troubling personality patterns—e.g., narcissism and compulsiveness. While genetics may play a heavy hand in influencing personality, Barondes writes, it's awareness of a person's background, character and life story that is paramount in unearthing reasons for adult behavior. Readers might like to see the author weave more everyday examples into the text—his exercise in fostering compassion by imagining an adult as a 10-year-old child is a gem—but there is plenty here to ponder.

Those looking for traditional "self-help" advice won't find it here, but this book clearly lays the groundwork for deeper human interaction and better life relationships.

Author: Samuel Barondes
Hardcover: 240 pages
Company: FT Press (2011-07-02)
ISBN: 0132172607
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Physical Science, Eighth Edition, is a straightforward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. It offers exceptional, straight-forward writing, complimented with useful pedagogical tools.

Physical Science introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The text offers students complete coverage of the physical sciences with a level of explanation and detail appropriate for all students.

The sequence of chapters in Physical Science is flexible, and the instructor can determine topic sequence and depth of coverage as needed. The materials are also designed to support a conceptual approach, or a combined conceptual and problem-solving approach. With laboratory studies, the text contains enough material for the instructor to select a sequence for a two-semester course. It can also serve as a text in a one-semester physics and chemistry course.

Author: Bill Tillery
Paperback: 683 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math (2008-09-10)
ISBN: 0077263138
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The best-selling introduction to statistics for students in the behavioral and social sciences, this text continues to offer straightforward instruction, accuracy, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples. The goal of STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 9th Edition is to not only teach the methods of statistics, but also to convey the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life. Authors Frederick Gravetter and Larry Wallnau help students understand statistical procedures through a conceptual context that explains why the procedures were developed and when they should be used. Students have numerous opportunities to practice statistical techniques through learning checks, examples, step-by-step demonstrations, and problems.

Author: Frederick J Gravetter, Larry B. Wallnau
Hardcover: 767 pages
Company: Wadsworth Publishing (2012-01-01)
ISBN: 1111830991
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By emphasizing the memorable themes of science, sustainability and stewardship, the Eleventh Edition of this popular textbook helps you understand the science behind environmental issues and what you can do to build a more sustainable future. This thorough revision features updated content, graphics, and photos, plus the addition of new co-author Dorothy Boorse.

Author: Richard T. Wright, Dorothy Boorse
Paperback: 696 pages
Company: Addison Wesley (2010-01-20)
ISBN: 0321598709
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