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Ahon C Interactive Reading and Note Taking Study Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Prentice Hall, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This edition can be used for the second part of a two-year American history course. The text includes a review of American history up to the Civil War.

ANIMAL - The definitive visual guide to the world's wildlife

ANIMAL - The definitive visual guide to the world's wildlife * Volume in lingua inglese * perfetto, praticamente nuovo f.to cm.26x31 spessore cm. 3,80 pagine 624 PRATICAMENTE NUOVO Spese di spedizione Euro 9,00 pagamento anticipato no contrassegno

Wicked Wolf Tales

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cecil, Laura / Clark, Emma Chichester, PUBLISHER: Pavilion Children's Books, "Read me a story " is a familiar plea in households everywhere, and children, reassured that all will turn out happily in the end, love to anticipate the menacing growl of the Wicked Wolf and all the other special effects that enhance good storytelling. Laura Cecil's retellings of three classic tales--"Little Red Riding Hood, The Wicked Wolf and the Seven Little Kids," and "Mr. W. Wolf"--are cleverly designed with distinctive type styles to help add realism and expression when they are read aloud, and to guide young children reading for themselves. Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark in her signature eye-catching colors, this collection is a perfect bedtime or rainy-day treat.

Oahu Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Honolulu, Waikiki &

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doughty, Andrew / Friedman, Harriett, PUBLISHER: Wizard Publications, The most comprehensive yet easy to use guidebook series to Hawaii brings you Oahu Revealed. The best-selling authors try everything and show you the best the island has to offer.

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest In, That

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kiyosaki, Robert T. / Wheeler, Tim, PUBLISHER: Rich Dad on Brilliance Audio, Become the ultimate investor. End those fears that keep you up at night regarding the financial choices you make. By reading Rich Dad's basic rules of investing, you can reduce your investment risk and convert your earned income into passive and portfolio income. That means you keep more of your income-not the government. Rich Dad's Guide to Investing is just that - a guide. It offers no guarantees, just as Robert Kiyosaki's rich dad offered him no guarantees? only guidance. But if you?re interested in the inside look at an entrepreneur's financial plan to be rich, this is the book for you.

Bulletproof Your Business Now: Essential Advice You Need to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Allen & Unwin Australia, Andrew Griffiths teaches how to adopt some fundamental philosophies to change one's life and make a business prosper. The advice offered in this book is simple and real, and comes in the form of easy-to-follow and easy-to-implement tips for the business owner. Reflecting the very best of what a street-smart success story has learned along the way, "Bulletproof Your Business Now" will inspire business owners to take action and fight for their business whenever times get tough.

Cinderella (Robbins)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Robbins, Norman, PUBLISHER: French, Genre: Pantomine 12 characters and chorus Scenery: Simple sets Follows the famous story in a straightforward version: although the traditional pantomine introduces additions, the narrative line remains the salient feature: the arrival of the stepmother and her two horrific daughters; Cinderella's maltreatment in the kitchen; the faithful Buttons; Cinderella's kindness to the old woman who turns out to be the fairy godmother; the handsome Prince and the Ball and all the rest of the famous story. May be staged very simply if necessary. The position and style of the songs are indicated in the text, but the choice is left to the director.

Never Been Here Before?: A Genealogists' Guide to the Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cox, Jane / Colwell, Stella, PUBLISHER: Public Record Office Publications, This guide to the Family Records Centre in London covers the records of births, deaths and marriages plus censuses, wills and death duties.

Cadogan Guide Loire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barbour, Philippe, PUBLISHER: Cadogan Guides, The third edition of Cadogan's in-depth guide to the Loire gives readers all they need to know for a wonderful trip along France's most famous river. Delve into the fascinating and often bloody history behind the spotless facades of the gleaming chateaux with Cadogan's enthralling commentary; explore the mysterious troglodyte art that can be found in the twisting limestone caves and caverns; or sample a glass of Sancerre and other of the region's excellent wines in the most stunning settings. Cadogan takes travelers through the major cities of Tours and Orleans, and to the famous Chateaux d'Usse that supposedly inspired the story of the Sleeping Beauty, as well as revealing hidden treasures in less well-known corners of this beautiful valley.

The Day My Butt Went Psycho!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andy, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Zack Freeman is ready to tell his story--the story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt, the story of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter and his formidable daughter, and some of the biggest, ugliest and meanest butts ever to roam the face of Earth. Courage and endurance take Zack on a journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over a Sea of Butts before descending into the heart of an explosive buttcano to confront the biggest, ugliest and meanest butt of them all

Magic of Nlp Demystified: A Pragmatic Guide to Communication

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis, Byron A. / Pucelik, Frank / Antos, Leslie, PUBLISHER: Metamorphous Press, This the best selling introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), written in an informal and entertaining style. This book will intorduce the reader to a remarkable new approach to the study of human communications and therapeutic change. Managers, sales people, consultants, therapists, parents, educators -- anyone interested in or involved with influential communications and personal change will benefit from reading this unusual book.

The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ivey, Anna, PUBLISHER: Harvest Books, As dean of admissions at the University of Chicago Law School, Anna Ivey decided the fate of thousands of law school applicants. In this book-the first of its kind by a former law school admissions officer-she draws on her expertise to cover topics from the application and the essay to the interview and the recommendations, touching on hot-button issues like how much the LSAT, ethnicity, and age really matter. Offering an insider's advice on how to produce the very best application, this guide gives straight answers to questions such as: -What kind of essay should I write to set me apart from the rest of the pack? -Should I explain my low LSAT score, my D in chemistry, my attention deficit disorder, my time in rehab? - Is law school worth the debt I'll face when I graduate? Full of invaluable examples and anecdotes about real admissions decisions, The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions is certain to become the new bible for would-be law students everywhere.

The Toothpaste Millionaire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Merrill, Jean, PUBLISHER: Bank Street Press, Likable, clever, and inventive sixth-graders Rufus Mayflower and Kate Mackinstrey develop and sell toothpaste to become millionaires in just one year This fun, breezy story includes many real-life mathematical problems which the characters must solve to succeed in their budding business.

Bradt Travel Guide Alaska

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Traveler Terpening, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, Alaska's license plate slogan 'The Last Frontier' says it all. This is a state that, until the s, had far more male residents than female. 'The odds are good, ' the women used to say, 'but the goods are odd.' Bradt's "Alaska" guides visitors beyond the cruise ship ports and into the real Alaska. Written by a local, the book includes a comprehensive guide to Alaska's flora and fauna, and draws on the author's many years of experience exploring and guiding tourists on kayaking and hiking trips through this vast wilderness little touched by the hand of man.

Chanukah: Eight Nights of Light, Eight Gifts for the Soul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Apisdorf, Shimon, PUBLISHER: Leviathan Press, This year's runaway Chanukah gift A fun-filled, insightful resource for the whole family. Combines a step-by-step guide to celebrating Chanukah, with lucid insights that reveal how the holiday speaks to peoples lives today. Contents include: -- The Grinch Who Stole Chanukah -- The Story of Chanukah For the Historically Challenged -- Eight Questions People Ask About Chanukah -- The Chanukah Way: Pathways to Spirituality -- Eight Stories For Eight Nights -- Parents and Children: Tips, Hints and Secrets For Parents to Create a Great Family Experience

Reading in the Classroom: Systems for the Observation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Briggs, Kerri L. / Vaughn, Sharon / Moats, Louisa Cook, PUBLISHER: Brookes Publishing Company, As illustrated by Reading First and other reading initiatives, policymakers and educators are very interested in raising children's literacy rates and ensuring high classroom standards. Classroom observation is one effective method to monitor progress, explain outcomes, and determine best practices for reading instruction. Reading in the Classroom provides detailed discussions of the most current and representative classroom reading observation systems used throughout the United States. This book will aid researchers, policy makers, and curriculum developers in evaluating our current educational system with respect to literacy instruction. The chapters cover a broad range of tools, all of which are specific, field-tested, and reliable. These tools were developed to study a variety of research questions, such as the effectiveness of statewide reading initiatives, the increased incidence of culturally diverse students with learning disabilities, effective teaching strategies for English language learners, methods to record the writing performance of at-risk students, ethnographic classroom observations, and ecobehavioral assessment and analysis strategies.

The Looking Glass Wars

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beddor, Frank, PUBLISHER: Speak, The Myth: Alice was an ordinary girl who stepped through the looking glass and entered a fairy-tale world invented by Lewis Carroll in his famous storybook. The Truth: Wonderland is real. Alyss Heart is the heir to the throne, until her murderous aunt Redd steals the crown and kills Alyssa parents. To escape Redd, Alyss and her bodyguard, Hatter Madigan, must flee to our world through the Pool of Tears. But in the pool Alyss and Hatter are separated. Lost and alone in Victorian London, Alyss is befriended by an aspiring author to whom she tells the violent, heartbreaking story of her young life. Yet he gets the story all wrong. Hatter Madigan knows the truth only too well, and he is searching every corner of our world to find the lost princess and return her to Wonderland so she may battle Redd for her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts.

PKG ART THE POWER OF ART BIND IN PAC

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis Lewis, PUBLISHER: CENGAGE LEARNING, Compelling, comprehensive, and accessible, Lewis and Lewis's THE POWER OF ART, 3e features an exciting new layout and gorgeous images. Students continue to praise the engaging, conversational writing style that will make it easy for you to both understand and enjoy reading the material. THE POWER OF ART delivers a brief, yet comprehensive survey, demonstrating that art is all around you and relevant to you - no matter what your major happen to be. The text incorporates global material throughout to demonstrate cultural intersections and mutual influences. "Art News" boxes present real events that connect art to your life. In addition to excellent art history coverage, THE POWER OF ART features a diverse mix of artists and spotlights the latest technologies used to create art. With the best price in the market, THE POWER OF ART delivers unrivaled value.

The Man's Guide to Divorce: And What Every Woman Should Know

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cason, Steve, PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, We may vow to love each other until death do us part but no law requires us to be miserable for the rest of our lives. The Man's Guide To Divorce (And what every woman ought to know) is a brutally honest look at the emotional roller coaster men experience during divorce and what they must do to survive it. Following the progression of the five stages of grief, from denial to eventual acceptance, this depressing subject is tempered with humor and wit, often at the expense of exes. The emotions are real and the advice straightforward. A survival guide with practical advice on every aspect of divorce, from recognizing the signs a marriage is in trouble to starting life over as a single man. Learn how to: Battle loneliness Deal with infidelity Break the news to family and friends Hire an attorney Divide friends and property Maintain your finances Face your ex in court Rebuild your self-esteem Start dating again And much, much more

Canada Moves West

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berton, Pierre / Slade, Arthur G. / Slade, Arthur, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Pierre Berton's "Canada Moves West" is a rousing collection of five young-adult non-fiction books by revered author Pierre Berton that describes how, back in the days of the pioneers, the Canadian west was won, with blood, sweat, tears, and sheer determination. Originally printed as separate volumes in the "Adventures in Canadian History" series, the titles in this omnibus include: "The Railway Pathfinders; The Men in Sheepskin Coats; A Prairie Nightmare; Steel Across the Plains"; and "Steel Across the Shield." Although the books read like novels, with exciting story lines and vivid characters, there is archival evidence for every story and, indeed, very remark made on their pages' nothing has been made up. Berton's ability to infuse history and its characters with the excitement, personality, and immediacy of contemporary events appeals strongly to young readers. The reading level is appropriate for Grade 5 and up, but the interest level carries well into adult reading.

The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bauer, Susan Wise / West, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Peace Hill Press, This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives--and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of "The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages" weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? "The Story of the World" covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas--find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, "The Story of the World" includes each continent and major people group. "Volume 2: The Middle Ages," is the second of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 400 to CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.

Footprint Ireland Handbook: The Travel Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheehan, Sean / Levy, Patricia M., PUBLISHER: Footprint Handbooks, Footprint's fully updated second edition of the Ireland Handbook is more than just a guide to leprechauns and four-leaf clovers. This guide comprehensively covers the length and breadth of the whole country (including both Northern Ireland and the Republic), spotlighting the magical charms of each county and capturing the mind, body, and soul of the real Celtic spirit. The revisions include expanded descriptions of the best long-distance walks, more outdoor activities from surfing in Portrush to angling in Tipperary, and a full-color highlights section featuring superb photography. From full coverage of the basics, such as accommodations profiles for all budgets and tastes and advice on how to get around from cycling to hire cars, to spotlights on culture, including music, literatures, art, and film, Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure -- their purpose is to convey the very essence of a destination and to feel its pulse. Eye-opening, accurate, and reliable information is given in each guide, ensuring that every trip is memorable, enlightening, and informing. Footprint's guidebooks are the future of travel, stressing a sensitivity to local issues.

A guide to the excavations in Swat

A guide to the excavations in Swat (Pakistan) Domenico Faccenna Istituto Italiano Per il Medio ed estremo oriente pp. 77 e 16 tavole Euro 15

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fein, Ronnie, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, This new and updated edition of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics" features more than 150 idiot-proof recipes for cooks of all skill ranges. In addition to great recipes, wondercook Ronnie Fein gives the low-down on everything culinary--from cooking techniques to getting organized to shopping tips.

The Bloomberg Way: A Guide for Reporters and Editors

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Winkler, Matthew, PUBLISHER: Bloomberg Press, The definitive guide to reporting and editing the story of money As more and more people are affected by the actions of Wall Street and the federal government, financial reporting has become even more important. Bloomberg's reputation for fast, accurate reporting is widely known and respected among not only journalists, but the general public. "The Bloomberg Way, " an internal Bloomberg publication for nearly twenty years, reflects the new realities of journalism where speed is paramount, the impact of news is instantaneous, and the lines between objectivity and opinion are increasingly blurred. "The Bloomberg Way" is the most thorough and comprehensive guide to reporting and editing the story of money. Outlining the central principles of Bloomberg News, this book is an essential guide for both journalism professionals and students, and will put any writer in a better position to report with accuracy and honesty.Details the basic tenets of solid reporting, the five F's: Factual, First, Fastest, Final, and FutureDiscusses the essentials of writing a good lead and offers insights on the proper use of voiceAddresses how to keep opinion and speculation out of your writing and how to organize storylines when preparing for breaking news on anything from an earnings release to a market crash "The Bloomberg Way" is the most important writer's resource of one of the largest news organizations in the world. It informs as it instructs, with coverage of essential topics ranging from how to conduct effective interviews to the importance of accuracy and integrity of news gathers and reporters.

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