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ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Michael Dolan, PUBLISHER: iUniverse Inc, NA

Will Write for Shoes: How to Write a Chick Lit Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yardley, Cathy, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, One of the hottest markets for new writers today, the women's fiction genre called Chick Lit is attracting new authors daily. In "Will Write for Shoes, "veteran Chick Lit and romance author Cathy Yardley draws upon years of teaching about commercial women's fiction to give aspiring novelists invaluable advice and step-by-step methods for writing and selling a successful Chick Lit novel. Features include: The history of Chick LitA blueprint for writing a Chick Lit novelNew trends in the genreTips and tools for breaking into the marketComplete with a directory of agents and publishers who acquire Chick Lit, sample submission materials, and online resources, this fun and comprehensive manual" "is a must-have for all women who want to write a Chick Lit novel.

Social Studies: If You're Trying to Get Better Grades and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Forte, Imogene / Frank, Marjorie, PUBLISHER: Incentive Publications, Students who do well in school feel better about themselves With the help of this four-book series of "Better Grades and Higher Test Sores, each and every student will be given the tools that will lead to a lifetime of academic success. Building upon a foundation of good study habits and tips for learning, content area-skills are taught and reviewed. This series is a handy reference for homework assignments, test preparation, and basic skills review. Get Ready, Get Set, and Get Sharp with the "Better Grades and Higher Test Scores series

So, You Want to Write!: How to Get Your Book Out of Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIndoo, Ann, PUBLISHER: Elevate, "So, You Want to Write' teaches you how to write your book using examples and exercises. Totally interactive, the reader participates in learning how to prepare to write, creates a writer's Identity and their own powerful Writer's Power Tools?. The book offers solutions for procrastination and strategies for dealing with "writer's block." The reader learns how to "Schedule Your Success" and get the book out of their head on to the paper.

Get Ahead! Specialties: 250 Sbas for Finals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mills, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: Hodder Arnold Publishers, If you are looking for a comprehensive, reliable, effective revision aid, then look no further than Get Ahead Get Ahead is a brand new essential revision series for medical and surgical finals. Each title contains practice questions similar to those you can expect in the real exam. The series stands out in its use of subject summaries that include all the detail you would need from a larger textbook.

The Savvy Screenwriter: How to Sell Your Screenplay (and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kouguell, Susan, PUBLISHER: TL Hoell Books, Reveals how scripts are rated, how to write a successful query and synopsis, how to negotiate contracts and development deals, and how to work with agents and entertainment attorneys.

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ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elizabeth Mills Fiona Bach Mary Watson Peter Cartledge, PUBLISHER: Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited, NA

C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schuller, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Even experienced game developers sometimes have a hard time making their vision for a great game a reality. The number of available programming languages, libraries, and production methods can make the development process overwhelming and result in complicated, unreliable game code. C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation shows programmers how to write simple, clean, and reliable code step-by-step through the creation of a basic game. The game is built using C#, a high-level programming language, and OpenGL, an industry favorite for graphics display. You'll get an overview of the methods and libraries used to build good games, learn how to use those libraries and create your own, and finally build your own scrolling shooter game. You'll even find tips and information on how to develop your own game ideas and you'll have an excellent code base to work with. C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation provides you with all the information you need to take your game ideas from concept to completion.

Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Posada, David, PUBLISHER: Humana Press, The storage, processing, description, transmission, connection, and analysis of the waves of new genomic data have made bioinformatics skills essential for scientists working with DNA sequences. In Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis, experts in the field provide practical guidance and troubleshooting advice for the computational analysis of DNA sequences, covering a range of issues and methods that unveil the multitude of applications and the vital relevance that the use of bioinformatics has today. Individual book chapters explore the use of specific bioinformatic tools, accompanied by practical examples, a discussion on the interpretation of results, and specific comments on strengths and limitations of the methods and tools. As a part of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biologya" series, this work provides the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results. Focused and cutting-edge, Bioinformatics for DNA Sequence Analysis serves molecular biologists, geneticists, and biochemists as an enriched task-oriented manual, offering step-by-step guidance for the analysis of DNA sequences in a simple but meaningful fashion.

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak? After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, "The Way to Write for Children" has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.

Demographic Methods and Concepts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rowland, D. T. / Rowland, Don, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Demographic Methods and Concepts presents the methods most commonly needed to work with statistical materials on population at national, regional, and local levels. Unlike other texts in the field, this book uses clear non-technical language throughout to make demographic techniques accessible to a diverse array of students, regardless of their background in mathematics. All the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists, and planners are covered. Demographic concepts and practical strategies important in the interpretation of population statistics are also included. The book is ideal for undergraduate courses in sociology, geography, economics, and statistics. Features Provides techniques for analysis of population at regional, local, and national scales Includes chapters on migration and applied demography Integrates computer-based learning modules--the nature of demographic concepts and visual comparisons of demographic data--throughout the text Employs spreadsheet exercises using demographic statistics at the end of every chapter to help students develop relevant skills Student CD-ROM--Packaged With Every Book Fully integrated with the text, this CD-ROM contains Excel spreadsheet modules and applications facilitating demographic studies. Companion Website http://www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/geography/rowland

Health Services Research Methods

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shi, Leiyu, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, This book is intended to become a reference on research methods and analysis for health related research. It provides health students, practitioners, and researchers with a practical guide for conducting and evaluating health related research. It details the major components involved in conducting research including conceptualization, groundwork, choice of research methods, design, sampling, measurement, data collection and processing, statistical analysis and research reporting and application.

Bridges to Better Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nazario, Luis / Borchers, Deborah / Lewis, William, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, BRIDGES TO BETTER WRITING makes the writing process less daunting to students by guiding them through each step, giving them only what they need to know for a specific writing task. Throughout the text, the authors incorporate the writing process and grammar into their discussion of the methods of development so that students can connect the skills all at once. With writing samples from each method that illustrate how writing is relevant to students' academic, personal, and future professional lives, BRIDGES TO BETTER WRITING motivates students to take control of their future by developing better writing skills.

A Better Way to Make a Living...and a Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bourke, Peter, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, "Why does work dominate my life?" "Why can't I do work that I feel better suited to do?" "Is this what God intended when He conceived work?" More than half of working Americans (75 million people) are unhappy with their career and these are the questions they struggle to answer. We're misemployed, overworked, financially strained, and dissatisfied with the lack of balance in our lives. This book is written for this chronically-frustrated majority of today's workforce "A Better Way" provides a Christ-centered perspective, practical strategies and inspiring personal stories to help workers become proactive about career and life choices amid today's intimidating employment trends. "A Better Way to Make a Living...and a Life is engaging, practical and a reliable help for those looking for exactly that. Read Peter's book and map your path to the career and life God designed for you." Chuck Bentley, CEO, Crown Financial Ministries Peter Bourke is the volunteer Chairman of Crossroads Career Network and a Principal at The Complex Sale, a sales training firm. Peter has nearly 30 years of experience with companies large and small, most recently as President of a $350M outsourcing and human capital consulting organization. Peter is a student of people's work, careers, and their faith: "God doesn't intend for the majority of working people to be unhappy doing what occupies most of their time. My mission is to challenge, educate, and inspire today's workers to find a better way to work and live- that leverages their God-given talents; is consistent with God's purpose for their lives; that capitalizes on today's work environment; and that gives them a sense of God's peace." Peter and his wifeDevonie live in Alpharetta, Ga. with their three grown daughters and son-in-law, where they are active at Northpoint Community Church.

Weights for Weight Loss: Fat-Burning and Muscle-Sculpting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barrett, Ellen / Holmes, Robert, PUBLISHER: Ulysses Press, Everyone knows that dieting without exercise doesn't work. But not all exercises are equally effective. "Weights for Weight Loss explains why weight training is the best way to get in shape and provides readers with a comprehensive program that will guarantee success. The author dispels the five myths of weight training (fat turns to muscle, lifting makes for bulky muscles, weights are for men, it's easy to get hurt, heavier is better) and details the numerous benefits of building muscle, such as gaining more energy and a more youthful appearance, and -- most importantly -- greater fat loss with less effort. The book features exercises for all levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced. Each exercise is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions and photos that show proper technique. "Weights for Weight Loss's specialty programs include "The 10-Minute Body Blitz," which hits all the major muscle groups; "The 30-Minute Cardio Circuit," where exercises are performed at a fast pace with no rest in between; and "The 30-Minute Super Sculpt," where heavier weights are used for three sets in a row to exhaust muscles one at a time.

Advanced Lake Fly Fishing: The Skillful Tuber

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alley, Robert, PUBLISHER: Frank Amato Publications, Features hardcore, successful lake fly fishing with an emphasis on what specific fly patterns work and in what situations. There is much about selecting a good lake and then reading it, as well as casting and retrieve methods. This in-depth book will inspire you to search out new lakes for the large fish they hold. Illustrations, photos, color fly plates.

Reflective Faculty Evaluation: Enhancing Teaching and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Centra, John A., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Centra underscores the importance of active methods of teaching and the need to evaluate those methods in less traditional ways. He discusses the value and proper use of self-reports and portfolios, and examines better ways to involve colleagues in evaluating and improving teaching.

The Sport Psych Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murphy, Shane, PUBLISHER: Human Kinetics Publishers, Athletes' physiques and conditioning levels have advanced significantly in the past decade. Now, it's time for their mental prowess to catch up. "The Sport Psych Handbook" makes significant performance improvement possible through training the mind to parallel the body's enhanced development. Experts covering each facet of the mental game present research-based, field-tested approaches to enhance individual and team performance. More specifically, this comprehensive guide will give athletes breakthrough methods to do the following: -Optimize inner drive for training and competition -Maintain emotional and mental control for unwavering focus -Improve communication skills for better leadership and teamwork -Avoid and overcome slumps, injuries, and other challenges to a successful seasonComplement your physical skills with sharper mental skills. Make "The Sport Psych Handbook" part of your training arsenal, and start performing to your potential.

Risk Communication: A Handbook for Communicating

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lundgren, Regina E. / McMakin, Andrea H., PUBLISHER: Battelle Press, As penalties for corporate and personal risk increase communicating risk-related information can be a daunting challenge. Communication must be targeted, understandable, and effective without inadvertently provoking hostility and mistrust. Risk Communication, a handbook of strategies and guidance for conveying risk information effectively, has proven a valuable resource. In this second edition, readers get the latest updates on pertinent topics--including current laws, approaches, computer applications, stakeholder participation methods, and methods to evaluate effectiveness. All-new sections explain how to work with the media and represent risks pictorially. The book has been praised by readers for its "pragmatic and unpretentious" advice as well as its "excellent and thorough" coverage. The Society for Risk Analysis's Risk Communication Specialty Group rated the book in its top five "must read" publications for industry risk communication practitioners. Contents: Approaches to Communicating Risk, Laws that Mandate Risk Communication, Constraints to Effective Risk Communication, Ethical Issues, Principles of Risk Communicating, Determining Purpose and Objectives, Analyze Your Audience, Determine the Appropriate Methods, Set a Schedule, Develop a Communication Plan, Informational Materials, Pictorial Representation of Risk, Face-to-Face Communication, Working with the Media

Vision and Precision

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: BIS Publishers, PUBLISHER: Bis Pub, NPK is Holland's most influential and successful industrial design studio. This superbly reproduced book is a visual report of their most recent projects in product, public and graphic design. The studio's motto is 'vision and precision', two characteristics that are clearly identifiable in every NPK project. NPK's design philosophy is based on the conviction that creativity, analytical powers and a pragmatic approach in close co-operation with the client are pre-conditions for successful product development. In all of their work they strive to achieve functionality, reliability and user-friendliness by combining innovative ideas with expertise in production methods. Categories covered include consumer, professional, and home & office, and clients represented include Grunding, Kimberly Clark, Miele, ABN Amro.

Successful Writing for Qualitative Researchers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Woods, Peter, PUBLISHER: Routledge, It is always difficult to know how to write up research, and as academics and postgraduates alike come under increasing pressure to improve rates of publication a text like this one is essential reading for all researchers. The book discusses all aspects of translating research into writing, including: * getting started and keeping going * putting into words what you want to say * ways of organizing your work * coping with problems, blockages and sustaining morale *style and format *editing your writing *writing alone and writing in a team *approaching problems and getting published. This book will be of use to students, researchers and writers concerned with getting their research written and having it published.

The Intelligent Student's Guide to Learning at University

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: Common Ground Publishing, You're about to start a university degree, and whether you have just left school or are returning to study after some years there are many things you need to know about learning at university. This invaluable guide will assist you to understand all facets of your university study and to become a successful and satisfied student. It will enable you to: become an active, independent and self-directed learner; adjust to the academic expectations (of ten assumed and unspoken) and the university environment; gain practical skills and strategies for learning: develop transferable skills and attitudes for lifelong learning; concentrate on understanding as the key to university learning; be self-confident as a university student; avoid some of the common mistakes made by students in their first year; and become a successful learner. Reflection and evaluation exercises at the beginning of each chapter provide an opportunity to evaluate your current learning habits, prepare you for new ideas and make you more aware of the experience of learning. Advice from other students-genuine voices taken from a survey of exiting first year students-will assist you to see some of the pitfalls and methods of recovery. Finally, useful templates for a weekly study timetable, testtaking strategies and a semester planner are also provided.

Word Problems Grade 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mary / Teacher Created Resources / Teacher Created Resources, PUBLISHER: Teacher Created Resources, Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills in mathematics, penmanship, reading, writing, and grammar. Each book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. Text practice pages are included

The Music Business (Explained in Plain English): What Every

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Naggar, David, PUBLISHER: Daje Publishing, This revised, updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros.

Play

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Ann / Heyman, Ken, PUBLISHER: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, Come fly an airplane in Germany and a kite in Thailand, fish for cod off the coast of Canada and wind-up whales on a sidewalk in Japan, herd sheep in New Zealand and ride an elephant in the United States. Work and its companion volume, Play, take young children on a trip around the world to visit people from a rich variety of cultures at work and at play.

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