The mere thought of having to take a required calculus course is enough to make legions of students break out in a cold sweat. Others who have no intention of ever studying the subject have this notion that calculus is impossibly difficult unless you happen to be a direct descendant of Einstein. Well, the good news is that you can master calculus. ...
Geometry proofs may trip up more students than any other single topic in all of high school math. "Geometry For Dummies", 2nd Edition, tackles this problem head on, providing proven strategies for solving geometry proofs when students are stumped. Students need help getting a handle on what seems to them to be a totally foreign and mysterious ...
Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb, puts futuristic lieutenant Eve Dallas in a supernatural showdown with a most seductive criminal--a vampire. This never-before-published novella is featured in a collection of all-new tales of suspense, intrigue, and passion. Includes stories by Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComas. Original.
Featuring a new Lieutenant Eve Dallas novella, this collection contains four all-new stories of paranormal desire and suspense by four hot, "New York Times"-bestselling authors--Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComas. Original.
A teenager named Trevor McKinney, assigned by his favorite teacher to write an essay on how he would change the world, comes up with a pyramid scheme to do just that. At first it flops dismally, but eventually it begins to work, and it catches on. Trevor ends up with a visit to the White House and--as a bonus--a better life.
Thinking about entering the field of teaching? Before you enter a teacher education program, be sure to read THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH, 12th Edition, and its current, dynamic, and reader-friendly approach designed to help you make an informed decision about entering the teaching profession. Using multiple sources, including biographies, narratives, ...
This concise accessible text emphasizes doing ethical analysis, rather than focusing on ethical theory or the history of ethics. Ruggiero's readers are invited to apply ethical principles to issues that exemplify the kinds of moral challenges encountered in everyday life.
This guide to the evaluation of orthopaedic and athletic injuries uses a standard approach throughout (history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special testing, neurological evaluation) and delineates the differences and similarities between clinical and on-field evaluation. Each chapter starts with a review of the bony areas, clinical ...
The frequent makeover expert on HGTVUs "Mission: Organization" shares the do-it-yourself strategies that have enabled his clients and fans to transform their apartments into well-organized, beautiful places that suit their style and budget. Illustrations.
This text serves as a resource and quick-reference guide for any course that demands technology skills--especially online, distance courses. E-Learning Companion shows students how to adapt previously mastered skills--such as time management, note-taking, and critical thinking--to the online environment. The text also serves as a bridge for ...
This topic-oriented, interdisciplinary rhetoric/reader text combines thematically-grouped readings and a hallmark writing approach. Presented in two parts, the book begins by focusing on the three skills that are the key to writing in all disciplines - summary, synthesis and critique. It then features clusters of readings on interdisciplinary ...
Set in 1930, this is the story of Esperanza and her mother as they immigrate to the United States from Mexico following the death of Esperanza's father. As the pair travel they must deal with the racism and classism that confront many immigrants. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly.
Cornelius Ryan tells the story of the hours that preceded and followed H-Hour of D-Day ? June 6, 1944, when as dawn approached, as paratroopers fought in the hedgerows of Normandy, the greatest armada the world had ever known assembled off the beach -- almost 5000 ships carrying more than 200,000 soldiers. a military This is the story of people: ...
While focusing on the student's role as citizen, student, family member, consumer, and active participant in the business world, "Managing Your Personal Finances 6E" informs students of their various financial responsibilities. This comprehensive text provides opportunities for self-awareness, expression, and satisfaction in a highly technical and ...
Today's most provocative authors, including Mary Blayney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComan, present new stories of paranormal romance. Includes a new Lt. Eve Dallas story by #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb. Original.
The vacations, appliances, and automobiles of the Ryan family were the spoils of Terry Ryan's mother's skill at writing just the right jingle. Twenty-five words or less won bicycles, televisions, a jukebox, and trips to New York and Switzerland for her family. This memoir shares the details of Terry Ryan's childhood, as it draws a moving picture ...
This succinct, interdisciplinary introduction to critical thinking successfully dares students to question their own assumptions and to enlarge their thinking through the analysis of the most common problems associated with everyday reasoning. The text offers a unique and effective organization: Part I explains the fundamental concepts; Part II ...
On her first day of kindergarten, 6-year-old Junie B. Jones is afraid to board the school bus. B&w illustrations accompany the text of this beginning reader book.
In a series of poems a girl describes how she uses her five senses to hear, see, smell, taste, and touch her way through a day at the beach. Illustrated with acrylic paintings.
Accessible and engaging, this unique text offers strategies for critical and creative thinking and includes many opportunities for practicing these fundamental skills. This text introduces students to the principles and techniques of critical thinking, taking them step-by-step through the problem-solving process. Emphasizing creative and active ...
In "Attitudes of Gratitude", M.J. Ryan teaches readers how to unlock the fullness of their hearts and lives through the expression of gratitude. 'Gratitude helps us to return to our natural state of joyfulness', she writes, 'where we notice what's right instead of what's wrong. It makes us feel complete, that we have everything we need, at least ...
Maya is a captive. In Grandmother's house in California, she is forbidden from playing or having friends, every word and action is strictly monitored, and even her memories of her mother have been erased - except within the imaginary world she has created. A world away, in the rugged Wyoming wilderness, a tobiano paint horse called Artemesia runs ...
From differentiation to integration, solve problems with ease. Got a grasp on the terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or, worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear! This hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of calculus problems you encounter in a focused, step by step manner. ...
Geometry is one of the oldest mathematical subjects in history. Unfortunately, few geometry study guides offer clear explanations, causing many people to get tripped up or lost when trying to solve a proof - even when they know the terms and concepts like the back of their hand. However, this problem can be fixed with practice and some strategies ...
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