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How to Become a Straight-A Student - Cal Newport

How to Become a Straight-A Student

Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to:  • Streamline and maximize your study time  • Conquer procrastination  • Absorb the material quickly and effectively  • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not  • Target the paper topics that wow professors  • Provide A+ answers on exams  • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class.

Becoming Fluent - Richard Roberts & Roger Kreuz

Becoming Fluent

Forget everything you’ve heard about adult language learning—evidence from cognitive science and psychology prove we can learn foreign languages just as easily as children! An eye-opening study on how adult learners can master a foreign language by drawing on skills and knowledge honed over a lifetime. Adults who want to learn a foreign language are often discouraged because they believe they cannot acquire a language as easily as children. Once they begin to learn a language, adults may be further discouraged when they find the methods used to teach children don't seem to work for them. What is an adult language learner to do? In this book, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do; they should learn like adults.   Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children. Children appear to have only two advantages over adults in learning a language: they acquire a native accent more easily, and they do not suffer from self-defeating anxiety about learning a language. Adults, on the other hand, have the greater advantages—gained from experience—of an understanding of their own mental processes and knowing how to use language to do things. Adults have an especially advantageous grasp of pragmatics, the social use of language, and Roberts and Kreuz show how to leverage this metalinguistic ability in learning a new language.   Learning a language takes effort. But if adult learners apply the tools acquired over a lifetime, it can be enjoyable and rewarding.

EMT Exam For Dummies with Online Practice - Arthur Hsieh

EMT Exam For Dummies with Online Practice

Test-taking strategies and steps to succeed as an EMT No two EMT exam experiences are exactly alike, as questions are tailored to the test-taker and range in topics from handling medical emergencies and patient assessment, to medical ethics, ambulance operations, and pediatrics. EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare for—and pass—the exam. Along with the book, there is also an online companion website that features two additional practice tests that you do your best on test day. Career opportunities are abundant for certified EMTs, and this straightforward guide increases your chances of scoring higher on the computer-adaptive and practical portions of the exam so you can get out in the field and dispense lifesaving medical care. In the book, you'll find an overview of the EMT Exam, including test organization and how the exam is scored, content review with practice questions, a sneak peek at the practical exam, and one full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations. Includes sample test questions and detailed answers throughout, as well as a sneak peek into the practical test Gives you two bonus practice exams via the companion online test bank, with tests available in timed and untimed formats Offers clear test-taking advice for passing the crucial, practical part of the exam Covers the psychomotor component of the EMT Exam EMT Exam For Dummies has everything you need to succeed as an EMT and continue your training, and with an easy-to-read style and focus on the most important details, you'll be ready to pass the exam in no time!

Fluent Forever (Revised Edition) - Gabriel Wyner

Fluent Forever (Revised Edition)

The bestselling guide to learning a new language and remembering what you learned, now revised and updated “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide . . . If you want a new language to stick, start here.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero Gabriel Wyner speaks seven foreign languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he mastered each one on his own, drawing on free online resources, short practice sessions, and his knowledge of neuroscience and linguistics. In Fluent Forever, Wyner shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You’ll discover how to hear new sounds and train your tongue to produce them accurately. You’ll connect spellings and sounds to images so that you start thinking in a new language without translating. With spaced-repetition systems, you’ll build a foundation for your language in a week and learn hundreds of words a month—with just a few minutes of practice each day. This revised edition also shares fresh strategies that Wyner has refined over years of study. You’ll learn to • use your interests to curate vocabulary that you’ll actually be excited to study • fast-track fluency, with a new appendix devoted to conversation strategies with native speakers • compile the best language-learning tool kit for your budget • harness the science of motivation and habit building to turbocharge your progress • find the perfect level of difficulty with reading and listening comprehension to stay engaged and avoid frustration With suggestions for helpful study aids and a wealth of free resources, the intuitive techniques in this book will offer you the most efficient and rewarding way to learn a new language.

2025/2026 ASVAB For Dummies - Angie Papple Johnston

2025/2026 ASVAB For Dummies

Score high on the ASVAB and launch your military career! The latest edition of ASVAB For Dummies is here, packed with content to guide you through the military's aptitude test in 2025/2026. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier job or just need to secure that qualifying score, this book's got you covered. With expanded content on paragraph comprehension and more science practice questions than ever before, this test prep guide will help you do your best on test day. Plus, you'll get full access to online practice tests, digital flashcards, and videos to boost your confidence. Recommended by recruiters nationwide, ASVAB For Dummies shares insider strategies to help you excel when it counts. Clear, straightforward explanations of every ASVAB section, with plenty of tools to help you study smarter New information on Space Force career paths Full-length practice tests with detailed answers, so you can learn from your mistakes and raise your score Instructional videos, hundreds of practice questions, and digital flashcards online ASVAB For Dummies has been the go-to resource for military hopefuls for years—now it's your chance to get ahead!

Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair - C. Calvin Jones

Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair

The BBB-4 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Calvin Jones is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures, color photos and repair tips for keeping almost any road or off-road bike running smoothly and trouble-free. Whether it's repairing a flat tire, adjusting brakes and shifting systems, truing wheels, or maintaining hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems, the BBB-4 has you covered. Thoroughly researched and revised, the 4th edition of the Big Blue Book contains updated photos, torque specifications and troubleshooting tables, along with new content on wheel building, electronic shifting, 12-speed and 1X drivetrains, tubeless tires, disc brakes, headset and bottom bracket standards, and more. Truly an indispensable tool and reference source for both the novice and advanced bicycle mechanic.

Black's Law Dictionary - First Edition (1891) - Henry Campbell Black

Black's Law Dictionary - First Edition (1891)

The first edition of Black's Law Dictionary, published in 1891, with an extensive table of contents for very quick navigation on digital devices. This edition has been scanned in color from the hardcover of 1891. Complete and unabridged, over 1250 pages.

French All-in-One For Dummies - The Experts at Dummies

French All-in-One For Dummies

Your comprehensive guide to speaking, reading, and writing in French French is a beautiful language but can be quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or for business or leisure travel, French for Dummies All-In-One makes it easier. With nearly 800 pages, French All-in-One For Dummies is for those readers looking for a comprehensive guide to help them immerse themselves in the French language. Culls vital information from several Dummies titles, offering you a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to speaking and using French Includes French Canadian content and enhanced practiced opportunities Its accompanying audio CD provides you with en effective tool to start speaking French right away Both new students of French and experienced speakers can benefit from the wealth of information that has been included in French All-in-One For Dummies. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Daily Rituals - Mason Currey

Daily Rituals

More than 150 inspired—and inspiring—novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians on how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do. Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if a pleasant, straightforward life is not possible then one must try to wriggle through by subtle maneuvers.”   Kafka is one of 161 minds who describe their daily rituals to get their work done, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks. Thomas Wolfe wrote standing up in the kitchen, the top of the refrigerator as his desk, dreamily fondling his “male configurations”.... Jean-Paul Sartre chewed on Corydrane tablets (a mix of amphetamine and aspirin), ingesting ten times the recommended dose each day ... Descartes liked to linger in bed, his mind wandering in sleep through woods, gardens, and enchanted palaces where he experienced “every pleasure imaginable.” Here are: Anthony Trollope, who demanded of himself that each morning he write three thousand words (250 words every fifteen minutes for three hours) before going off to his job at the postal service, which he kept for thirty-three years during the writing of more than two dozen books ... Karl Marx ... Woody Allen ... Agatha Christie ... George Balanchine, who did most of his work while ironing ... Leo Tolstoy ... Charles Dickens ... Pablo Picasso ... George Gershwin, who, said his brother Ira, worked for twelve hours a day from late morning to midnight, composing at the piano in pajamas, bathrobe, and slippers.... Here also are the daily rituals of Charles Darwin, Andy Warhol, John Updike, Twyla Tharp, Benjamin Franklin, William Faulkner, Jane Austen, Anne Rice, and Igor Stravinsky (he was never able to compose unless he was sure no one could hear him and, when blocked, stood on his head to “clear the brain”).

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge - The New York Times

The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge

A COMPLETE REVISION AND THOROUGH UPDATING OF THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE FROM THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD. A comprehensive guide offering insight and clarity on a broad range of even more essential subjects. Whether you are researching the history of Western art, investigating an obscure medical test, following current environmental trends, studying Shakespeare, brushing up on your crossword and Sudoku skills, or simply looking for a deeper understanding of the world, this book is for you. An indispensable resource for every home, office, dorm room, and library, this new edition of The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge offers in-depth explorations of art, astronomy, biology, business, economics, the environment, film, geography, history, the Internet, literature, mathematics, music, mythology, philosophy, photography, sports, theater, film, and many other subjects. This one volume is designed to offer more information than any other book on the most important subjects, as well as provide easy-to-access data critical to everyday life. It is the only universal reference book to include authoritative and engaging essays from New York Times experts in almost every field of endeavor. The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge provides information with matchless accuracy and exceptional clarity. This new revised and expanded third edition covers major categories with an emphasis on depth and historical context, providing easy access to data vital for everyday living. Covering nearly 50 major categories, and providing an immediate grasp of complex topics with charts, sidebars, and maps, the third edition features 50 pages of new material, including new sections on * Atheism * Digital Media * Inventions and Discoveries * Endangered Species * Inflation * Musical Theater * Book Publishing *Wikileaks *The Financial Crisis *Nuclear Weapons *Energy *The Global Food Supply Every section has been thoroughly updated, making this third edition more useful and comprehensive than ever. It informs, educates, answers, illustrates and clarifies---it's the only one-volume reference book you need.

Summary of Never Split the Difference - Instaread

Summary of Never Split the Difference

Summary of Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz | Includes Analysis   Preview :   Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz is a guide to using hostage negotiation techniques in business and personal negotiations. Modern negotiation strategies taught in business school usually center on classic texts that describe negotiation without factoring in emotions or irrational behavior. In reality, all negotiations involve emotional factors and illogical reactions. And in hostage scenarios, “splitting the difference” by accepting the release of half the hostages in exchange of partial fulfillment of demands is never a desired outcome. Hostage takers who feel heard are more likely to trust negotiators to be honest about what they want. Active listening involves mirroring the other person's speech, speaking in a way that sounds assertive but calming, and not saying anything at all for several seconds between utterances. This slows the conversation down and conveys the impression that the negotiator wishes to understand…   PLEASE NOTE: This is  key takeaways and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.   Inside this Instaread Summary of Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz | Includes Analysis   • Overview of the Book • Important People • Key Takeaways • Analysis of Key Takeaways   About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.  Visit our website at  instaread.co .

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief by by Jordan B. Peterson: Conversation Starters - Daily Books

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief by by Jordan B. Peterson: Conversation Starters

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief by by Jordan B. Peterson: Conversation Starters Jordan Peterson urges his readers to wake up to a new way of existence and to look back to the past to do this. It is every individual's responsibility to follow the teaching of the old story of rescuing one's dead father from the world of the dead. Not doing this would result in chaos. Mythologies of ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Judea are studied and discussed and are compared and contrasted to the beliefs of Christianity. Other non-Western beliefs like Taoism are also explored. Peterson's thinking is highly influenced by Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Erich Neumann, Carl Rogers, and other related thinkers of the 20th century. Peterson hopes to awaken modern minds to religious realities that they have turned their back on.  Maps of Meaning is written by the same author of 12 Rules for Life, a top bestseller in the US, Canada, and the UK. He hosts The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, which has guested well-known academic personalities.  A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience . If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices.

Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Learning, Concentration, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management - Kam Knight

Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Learning, Concentration, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management

The #1 Mind Mapping Book for Nearly a Decade Mind mapping is a learning and organizational tool that improves memory, learning, concentration, organization, creativity, and time management. This is the go-to-book on the topic explaning step-by-step how to use mind maps with note-taking, studying, researching, brainstorming, planning, writing, goal setting, lists, groups, and more. It also offers a detailed discussion on other visual tools like flow charts, concept maps, and cognitive maps to make you the most proficient learner possible. Even more, there is a section on mind mapping with children, helping children tap into their brain's natural ability to remember better, think quicker, and learn more. Each chapter provides vivid examples, with many chapters providing multiple examples In fact, this book has has over 50 mind map images, illustrations, and diagrams - more than any other book. Unlike images in other books, which are only 1 or 2 levels deep, many images in this book go 3 to 4 levels. Seeing all the examples and illustrations is really the way to understand the true power and flexibility of this tool In fact, this the most comprehensive book on mind mapping & visual learning, enhancing your skills in reading, writing, learning, organizing, productivity, and so much more. Give it a shot, it will change the way you interact with information, no matter how complex.

Visual Encyclopedia - DK

Visual Encyclopedia

Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources. This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age-clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased. This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study-or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content. Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more. The information is organized thematically for simple navigation, and clear signposting makes it easy to follow connections between subjects. For family, for study, for the simple pleasure of discovery, here is a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment.

Summary of Paul T. Mason’s Stop Walking on Eggshells by Milkyway Media - Milkyway Media

Summary of Paul T. Mason’s Stop Walking on Eggshells by Milkyway Media

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (2010), by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger, is a guidebook for loved ones of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The book was originally published in 1998 and has sold more than half a million copies. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more.

Spanish Pocket Dictionary - John Shapiro

Spanish Pocket Dictionary

Fluo!‘s Spanish Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-Spanish & Spanish-English) Dictionary, with over 40,000 lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Spanish or English, as well as professionals and translators. 

Big Guitar Chord Book - Richard Moran

Big Guitar Chord Book

The Big Guitar Chord Book is the first book in our series of unique guitar chord diagrams. All our guitar chords are displayed in a horizontal grid, rather than the vertical one employed in most guitar books. This system is proven to optimize your learning, allowing chord patterns to be learnt and digested much faster. With over 500 chords for the guitarist, arranged by root, and in full color on compatible devices, Moran Education brings you the perfect addition to any gigging guitarist's ebook reader.

Learning German Through Storytelling: Heidis Frühstück – A Detective Story For German Language Learners (For Intermediate And Advanced Students) - André Klein

Learning German Through Storytelling: Heidis Frühstück – A Detective Story For German Language Learners (For Intermediate And Advanced Students)

This book contains: * includes vocabulary with difficult and important words translated to English * ready for on-demand translation * includes exercises for comprehension training * hand-drawn illustrations by the author From the introduction: In German, detective stories are called Krimis. One of the most famous German Krimis is perhaps the TV-series Tatort which means crime scene and has been running since 1970 on television channels in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Watching the weekly Tatort has become an almost iconic activity in everyday German culture. Each Sunday at 8:15pm, shortly after the evening news, millions are flocking to the screen to solve fresh crimes and mysteries. This book is a detective story especially written for German learners. Not only does it invite readers to help solve a crime but also to pick up important Krimi vocabulary that can serve as a preparation for watching series such as Tatort and many others in the original. Each chapter contains a selection of relevant words translated into English, and is followed by questions regarding the content. (The correct answers are to be found at the end of the book.) While the writing itself primarily aims at an entertaining and interactive experience, the language is specially designed to familiarize the reader with unique forms of spoken German, with an emphasis on dialogue and the daily culture of speech.

Walt Whitman's Guide to Manly Health and Training - Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman's Guide to Manly Health and Training

A giftable, illustrated collection of quotes and pithy advice--equal parts self-help and grooming guide--by quintessential American poet and writer Walt Whitman. In 1858, famed American author Walt Whitman penned a series of newspaper columns under a pseudonym on the subject of “manly health and training,” shortly before his landmark third edition of Leaves of Grass was published. Recently discovered for the first time in 150 years, the fascinating manifesto contains the renowned poet’s advice and musings on topics such as diet, exercise, grooming, alcohol, dancing, sports, and more. This short collection presents more than 75 of his best quips, quotes, and extracts on healthy living, all in Whitman’s signature lyrical prose style.

Arabic Grammar (Speedy Study Guides) - Speedy Publishing

Arabic Grammar (Speedy Study Guides)

The Arabic language is hard to understand and learn for many westerners. The letters and word are completely foreign to their ears. An Arabic Grammar study guide can help them to master this language. Study guides for this language can be used to break the language down into an easy to comprehend format. This way students can quickly grasp what it means.

일본어 무작정 따라하기 - 완전판 - 후지이아사리

일본어 무작정 따라하기 - 완전판

18년 동안 일본어 베스트셀러&스테디셀러로 38만 독자들에게 전폭적인 사랑을 받아온 《일본어 무작정 따라하기》가 《일본어 무작정 따라하기 심화편》과 합쳐져 이번에 완전체의 형태를 선보인다. 《일본어 무작정 따라하기》는 처음 출간되었던 2004년부터 ‘일본어 교재의 세대교체’라 불릴 만큼 커다란 반향을 불러일으켰으며 지금도 독보적인 스타일의 첫걸음 교재로 많은 지지를 받고 있다.   《일본어 무작정 따라하기》는 히라가나를 외우면서 시작하는 전형적인 일본어 학습 방법에서 벗어나, 듣기부터 시작하는 ‘소리 패턴 학습법’을 제안한다. ‘우선 귀부터 열어라, 귀가 열리면 입이 열리고 눈도 열린다’ 이것이 바로 소리 패턴 학습법의 핵심이다. 18년 동안 일본어 분야 베스트를 고수하며 이 책으로 공부한 독자들의 입소문과 인터넷 서점의 리뷰를 통해 이 학습법의 효과를 톡톡히 입증해왔다.   소리 패턴 학습의 효과를 극대화할 수 있는 단계별 구성으로 체계적인 학습을 이끌며, 듣기와 말하기에 특화된 mp3 파일, 친절하게 학습을 가이드 해주는 저자 음성 강의, 스마트폰에 넣어 언제 어디서나 공부할 수 있는 훈련용 소책자 pdf 등 다양한 서비스를 아낌없이 제공한다. 또한 일본어를 공부하는 학습자들에게 실질적으로 필요한 실용적이고 상세한 팁들을 알차게 넣어 독학자의 궁금증을 속 시원히 풀어준다. 자막 없이 일드를 보고, 일본 여행을 가서 네이티브처럼 말하고 싶다면 이 책이 최고의 선택이 될 수 있을 것이다. * 이 책은 《일본어 무작정 따라하기》와 《일본어 무작정 따라하기 심화편》의 합본입니다.   * 특별 부록 07 단어 찾아 보기와 08 문형 찾아 보기는 종이책을 위한 색인용 분야라서 삭제되어 있습니다. 전자책에서는 자체 검색 기능을 이용해서 필요한 단어와 문형을 검색해서 찾아 보실 수 있습니다.

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang - Mary McVey Gill & Brenda Wegmann

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang

Don't sound like una momia --add a little sizzle to your Spanish! If someone called you tragaldabas would you be insulted or flattered? If you shouted ¡Mota! in the street, would you expected to get a cab or get arrested? Thanks to The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms , you'll always know your tejemaneje (scheme) from your merequetengue (mess) no matter where you find yourself in the Spanish-speaking world. Five thousand words and phrases--plus helpful hints as to what's cordial and what's vulgar--keep you in sync with Spanish slang. Spanish to English niños popis (upper-class kids) Spoiled brats Contigo ni a China me voy. (I'm not even going to China with you) You're impossible La cruda (rawness) Hangover English to Spanish Ugly as sin ser un espantapájaro (to be a scarecrow) To be lucky tener leche (to have milk) Why are you staring at me? ¿Tengo monos en la cara? (Do I have monkeys on my face?)

American Cop - Loren Culp

American Cop

"America needs warriors now more than ever and Loren Culp is a shining example of how our Founding Fathers hoped all Americans would be." - Ted Nugent Chief Loren Culp stood up for the rights of citizens in the face of a statewide initiative to restrict gun rights that he believed went against his oath of office. Was it the right thing to do? Whether you are liberal or conservative, pro-gun or anti-gun, you will find the information provided in this book compelling. Many have said that police just need to enforce the law because they are law enforcement. Chief Culp says ‘that’s not true’.  Who is right? Get an inside look at why Culp chose to uphold the constitution and defend your right to bear arms. Loren Culp has been the Police Chief of Republic, Washington for over 2 years. He has been a patrol officer, narcotics detective, police sergeant and is currently a K9 handler. He is a former sergeant in the U.S. Army and is an avid hunter and supporter of the Constitution. He has been a guest on many national television and radio shows and was featured on FOX News with Tucker Carlson. He has been married to his wife Barb for over 40 years and has seven grandchildren. Go to www.chiefculp.com to download Chief Culp's Top 10 Gun Rights Fact Sheet today.

Barracoon: The Story of the Last

Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale: Max Help Workbooks

Any reader can use this workbook for Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale and find immediate help in applying its major lessons. After several decades of archiving it, one of the most important books to understand African-American history in a much closer way finally appears. Barracoon is a book written by Zora Neale and tells the story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last Africans to be enslaved and brought to the United States before the civil war. Barracoon has been highly acclaimed for its historical importance and remarkable story. In addition to being ranked by amazon as the number one best seller in ship history, it also became a New York Times best-seller. Many books discuss slavery from the perspective of the slave owners, but few address the life of those who were enslaved. Do you want to apply the major lessons to your daily life? The goal of this workbook is to help even the any reader apply what may be the most critical lessons found in Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" by Zora Neale. Results have shown that learning is retained best through repeated hands-on applications. With Max Help Workbooks, readers will be able to find distilled information with applicable engaging exercise worksheets to maximize learning. Don’t Miss the Following Content: • Succinct breakdown of the book categorized into major lessons • Read and use the exercises yourself or as a group • Easy-to-understand analysis of each lessons distilled for even the newest of readers • Simple and practical worksheets to further reader’s application • Quiz questions as a resource to be used for yourself or others Book is on sale now. Get your copy now and take out a pencil, pen, or whatever digital technology to annotate, implement and make changes manifest. And don’t forget to have fun - that’ll also keep you learning. Disclaimer: This workbook is meant to further application as an unofficial companion guide of the original work and is not affiliated with, or intended to replace the original work in any way. We encourage readers to purchase the original work prior to purchasing this copy.

French Flash Cards - C'est facile comme

French Flash Cards - C'est facile comme "Bonjour"!

This set of 160 flash cards covers a fairly wide range of vocabulary.  They teach the words you need to know: numbers, family, animals, transport, weather, clothes, activities, food and more. On the front of each card, there is a French word illustrated with a simple picture and translated into English & Chinese. You will learn everyday French words in a flash & in a playful way with these creative illustrated cards. 这套160张的抽认咭包括各种类常用的的词汇, 例如:数、家庭、动物、交通工具、天气、衣服、活动、食物……等。 每张抽认咭包含一个法語的词汇与图形相结合,形象记忆,印象深刻,並以中英对照,易懂易学。 让你可以以最有效的方式学习,边玩边学。

AP Physics 1 Premium, 2025: Prep Book with 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice - Barrons Educational Series, Kenneth Rideout & Jonathan Wolf

AP Physics 1 Premium, 2025: Prep Book with 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron’s AP Physics 2 Premium, 2025 is fully revised for the latest course and exam updates and includes in‑depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators • Learn from Barron’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts • Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam • Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day • Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 4 full‑length practice tests –2 in the book and 2 more online that mirror the latest exam format and question types plus detailed answer explanations for all questions–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions • Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all r ecent course updates and the latest units on the AP Physics 1 exam • Determine what your strengths are by taking a short diagnostic test and then reinforce your learning by answering a series of practice questions at the end of each chapter • Reinforce your learning by answering a series of multiple-choice and free-response practice questions at the end of each chapter Online Practice • Continue your practice with 2 full‑length practice tests on Barron’s Online Learning Hub • Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option • Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice • Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.  

The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare & SparkNotes

The Taming of the Shrew

This No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of The Taming of the Shrew and an easy-to-understand translation. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains The complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary

English Rhyme Dictionary - Carolann Elizabeth Marie

English Rhyme Dictionary

The English Rhyme Dictionary is systematized. Rhyme connotes a similarity in resonance between words and in the poem. The rhyming word may be the last of the line or may occur within the line. Having within the dictionary’s makeup a listing of over 20,000 words, the English Rhyme Dictionary organizes rhyme words into convenient categories. The English Rhyme Dictionary is an excellent dictionary in the writing of rhyme. Words attract the intellect. Set in motion yours. Writing the poem is a worthy experience. Write a multitude in rhyme. In writing the rhyme for poems, the poetical activity elicits the logical recognition.

Wheelock's Latin Reader - Frederick M. Wheelock

Wheelock's Latin Reader

The classic text for the intermediate-level student of Latin. Originally intended by Professor Frederic M. Wheelock as a sequel to  Wheelock’s Latin , his classic introductory Latin textbook,  Wheelock’s Latin Reader , newly revised and updated by Richard A. LaFleur, is the ideal text for any intermediate-level Latin course. You’ll find a rich selection of prose and poetry from a wide range of classical authors, as well as briefer passages from medieval and Late Latin writers, each presented in the Latin in which it was originally written. Useful features include extensive notes; a complete Latin-English vocabulary; maps of ancient Italy, Greece, and the Roman Empire; and numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and history featured in the readings.

Short Stories in Russian for Beginners - Olly Richards & Alex Rawlings

Short Stories in Russian for Beginners

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. Publisher's Note: The new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.

ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026: Includes 7 Full Length Practice Tests + 2000+ Practice Questions and Flashcards + Online Access to Interactive Video Lessons and Tutorials - Kaplan Test Prep

ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026: Includes 7 Full Length Practice Tests + 2000+ Practice Questions and Flashcards + Online Access to Interactive Video Lessons and Tutorials

ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026: Your Complete Guide to ASVAB Excellence Why Choose ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 ? • Unmatched Comprehensive Content: Our guide provides in-depth coverage of all nine ASVAB test sections: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. You'll have everything you need to master each section and excel on the test. • Advanced Test-Taking Strategies: Learn from experts with our proven test-taking strategies. Developed by experienced ASVAB tutors and military professionals, these techniques help you tackle each question with confidence and efficiency, maximizing your score potential. • Extensive Practice Resources: Practice is key to success, and ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 delivers with: • 7 full-length practice tests, available both in the book and online, to closely simulate the actual exam experience. • Over 2,000+ practice questions with detailed explanations to help you understand your mistakes and improve. • Targeted drills and exercises for each test section, designed to reinforce your knowledge and boost your skills. • Plus flashcards in the book and also in an app to review on the go. • Customizable Study Plans: Whether you have several months or just a few weeks to prepare, our flexible study plans are tailored to fit your schedule and learning style. Optimize your study time with a plan that adapts to your unique needs and goals. • Interactive Online Resources: Enhance your preparation with our state-of-the-art online platform, featuring interactive tutorials, video lessons, customizable quizzes, and progress tracking tools. Stay motivated and on track with resources designed to support your learning journey. • Updated for 2025-2026: Stay current with the latest information. ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 is meticulously updated to reflect the most recent changes and trends in the ASVAB exam, ensuring you're studying the most accurate and relevant material. Why It Stands Out: ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 is more than just a study guide—it's a complete preparation system designed to help you succeed. With unparalleled comprehensive content, expert strategies, abundant practice materials, and cutting-edge online resources, it offers the best value for ambitious military candidates.  

Look to the East: A Ritual of the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry - Ralph P. Lester

Look to the East: A Ritual of the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry

This book contains the complete work of the Entered Apprentice, Fellow-craft, and Master-mason's Degrees, along with their ceremonies, lectures, etc. It has doubtless been a matter of comment and surprise among the Members of the Fraternity that all the books which are avowedly intended to serve as guides to the Work of a Lodge invariably contain more or less than their professed object demands. They are usually deficient in the very points that may be most needed, rendering the use of a separate Monitor unavoidable; while, on the other hand, they include a great deal of information on matters with which every Mason is necessarily perfectly familiar, and which it is neither needful nor desirable to be communicated to the uninitiated. It has been the aim of the compiler of this little volume to avoid both these defects: first, by omitting all passwords, grips, and other esoteric subjects; and second, by giving the work of the first three degrees monitorially as well as ritually complete, in plain language for ready reference, and entirely free from the tedious perplexities of cypher or other arbitrary and unintelligible contractions.

A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish - Mark Davies & Kathy Hayward Davies

A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish

A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish has been fully revised and updated, including over 500 new entries, making it an invaluable resource for students of Spanish. Based on a new web-based corpus containing more than 2 billion words collected from 21 Spanish-speaking countries, the second edition of A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish provides the most expansive and up-to-date guidelines on Spanish vocabulary. Each entry is accompanied with an illustrative example and full English translation. The Dictionary provides a rich resource for language teaching and curriculum design, while a separate CD version provides the full text in a tab-delimited format ideally suited for use by corpus and computational linguistics. With entries arranged both by frequency and alphabetically, A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish enables students of all levels to get the most out of their study of vocabulary in an engaging and efficient way.

Dirty Spanish - Juan Caballero

Dirty Spanish

Learn how to swear like a native speaker with this highly improper phrasebook! Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they never taught you in Spanish class with this hilariously improper English-Spanish phrasebook. You already know enough Spanish to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From “What’s up?” to “Wanna go home with me?” Dirty Spanish will teach you how to speak like you’re a regular on the streets of Madrid or Mexico City or Buenos Aires. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including: *Hilarious insults *Provocative facts *Explicit swear words *Themed Spanish cocktails *and more! Next time you’re traveling to Spain, Mexico, or South America—or just practicing your conversational Spanish—drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings - Joseph J. Keenan

Dichos! The Wit and Whimsy of Spanish Sayings

A language guide “exploring nearly 300 old and new expressions, proverbs and folk wisdom” from the author of Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish ( The Eagle ).   One of the most challenging—and entertaining—aspects of learning another language is the idiom. Those quirky phrases, steeped in metaphor and colorful cultural references, enliven conversation and make your cross-cultural communication familiar, fun, and meaningful. ¡Dichos! ( Sayings ) brings us a vibrant compendium of both age-old and brand-new expressions from across Latin America, compiled by the language enthusiast whose Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish transformed thousands of readers’ interactions with the Spanish language.   ¡Dichos! is divided into thematic sections covering topics ranging from games and relaxation to politics, macho men, and Mondays. Spanish speakers can also use the book to identify the spot-on/best slangy English equivalent for a Spanish-language idiom. Packed with gems like La barba me huele a tigre, y yo mismo me tengo miedo (My beard smells of tiger, and I’m even afraid of myself) and  Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también (For everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, likewise), this book is the ultimate tool for taking your language skills to the next level as you navigate nuance with humor and linguistic agility.

The 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac - Old Farmer's Almanac

The 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac

Enjoy instant access to North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been making every day special since 1792. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who actually live—or aspire to live—the country lifestyle, with the intent of helping them to make better decisions. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia; astrological “Best Days” and cycles; and much more for the curious and the conscientious. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and more—all in a way that is “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor. Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy “little yellow book” is often imitated but never equaled. It is an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of being connected to the history of North America and its people.

German Made Simple - Arnold Leitner, Ph.D.

German Made Simple

Learning German Has Never Been Easier! Whether you are studying the language in school, planning a trip to Germany or Austria, or trying to learn the basics of the language closest to English, German Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all nonessentials and refreshingly easy to understand, German Made Simple includes: • Basics of German grammar • Modern German vocabulary • German pronunciation guide • German reading exercises • German economic information • Common German expressions • Review exercises • Complete answer key • German-English dictionary

Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German - DK

Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German

An e-dictionary with vital vocabulary, phrases, and information for travelers. Filled with common German phrases and everyday vocabulary, this is an easy-to-transport dictionary that is perfect for vacations or business trips. Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German is organized by subject, making it is easy to find relevant information including transportation, food, shopping, sports, and health care. Each word has a pronunciation e-guide to ensure proper communication. From the always useful "What time is it?" question to more complex business vocabulary, this guide has everything you need to communicate in a foreign language. This ebook also comes with a 2,000-word mini dictionary for quick reference during conversations. Essential for travelers, Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German ensures they will never be at a loss for words.

Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare & SparkNotes

Romeo and Juliet

This No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of Romeo and Juliet and an easy-to-understand translation. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains     The complete text of the original play     A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language     A complete list of characters with descriptions     Plenty of helpful commentary

Emotional Intelligence 2.0: by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves  Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review - Eureka

Emotional Intelligence 2.0: by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A COMPANION TO THE BOOK AND NOT THE ORIGINAL BOOK.   Emotional Intelligence 2.0: by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review   Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is a self-help style book about identifying the reader's strengths and weaknesses in various areas of emotional intelligence and providing tools for improving emotional intelligence skills. It is an expansion on the 2004 book The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book and is based on the authors' online Emotional Intelligence Appraisal…   This companion to Emotional Intelligence 2.0 includes: • Overview of the book • Important People • Key Takeaways • Analysis of Key Takeaways • and much more!

101 Conversations in Simple Spanish - Olly Richards

101 Conversations in Simple Spanish

Real Spanish people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!  Try the StoryLearning method , and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafés, and other, everyday scenarios!  In this story, two friends, Alicia and Nuria, arrive in Madrid for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some very valuable paintings in one of Madrid's antique markets . . . Whether you're learning the Spanish of Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, or even your local Spanish-speaking community, you'll learn to speak naturally wherever you go. Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence! "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Here's what you'll get: 101 Spanish conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue — an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily.Situational Spanish dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter , so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories. Unlock the simple genius of 101 Conversations in SImple Spanish that makes learning Spanish a breeze. You'll improve your spoken Spanish, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle: Conversation Starters - Daily Books

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle: Conversation Starters

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle: Conversation Starters The Culture Code is the latest book release from author Daniel Coyle. In The Culture Code, Coyle explores where culture originates, how culture can be built, how to sustain a current culture within a group, and how to strengthen a culture that is in need of being fixed. To write The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes to visit and interview several of the most successful groups in the world. Some of these groups are the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team Six, Pixar, the Upright Citizens Brigade, IDEO, Zappos, and the San Antonio Spurs. Coyle identifies three key skills that are needed in order to cultivate a culture. After that, he explains to readers how they can create their own successful culture. Daniel Coyle concludes that culture is not something that people are. Rather, culture is something that people do. In his review of The Culture Code, Charles Duhigg called the book the essential guide for understanding how groups that are successful work. Adam Grant, the auther of Option B, says that The Culture Code “blows” other books written on culture “out of the water.”  A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience . If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices.

Calculus Made Easy - Silvanus P. Thompson & Martin Gardner

Calculus Made Easy

Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson and Martin Gardner has long been the most popular calculus primer. This major revision of the classic math text makes the subject at hand still more comprehensible to readers of all levels. With a new introduction, three new chapters, modernized language and methods throughout, and an appendix of challenging and enjoyable practice problems, Calculus Made Easy has been thoroughly updated for the modern reader.

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander III M.D. - A 30-minute Chapter-by-Chapter Summary - InstaRead Summaries

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander III M.D. - A 30-minute Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

With InstaRead Chapter-by-Chapter Summaries, you can get the essence of a book in 30 minutes or less. We read every chapter and summarize it in one or two paragraphs so you can get the information contained in the book at a much faster rate.  This is an InstaRead Summary of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander III M.D.  Below is a preview of the earlier sections of the summary:  1: The Pain  Eben Alexander and Holley met in 1977,  while he was in medical school. Nearly three years later the young couple is married and living in a modest apartment in Durham, North Carolina. In the years that follow they relocate several times as he trains to be a successful neurosurgeon. Eben the fourth is born in England in 1987 and then a second son is born in Boston in 1998. The family spends a total of fifteen years in the Boston with Eben working at Harvard Medical School. But in 2007, they move to Virginia to be closer to their extended family.  In the early hours of Monday November 10, 2008 Eben awakes with back pain. Unable to return to sleep the doctor assumes that his pain is caused by the flu the family was still recovering from. The only one that had remained healthy was Eben IV, who was away at college. Thinking that the warmth of a hot bath might bring him some relief, Eben heads to the bathroom. It doesn’t.  Feeling worse, he returns to bed. Holley is so concerned that she suggests calling an ambulance. Eben reassures her that he is fine, he just wants to try and sleep.  For the next two hours, he slips in and out of consciousness. When Holley tries to wake him she is shocked to find him unresponsive and rigid. She quickly dials 911. Ten minutes later the doctor has become a patient and is on the way to the Emergency Room.  2: The Hospital  When the fifty four year old enters the ER, he is convulsing and has no control over his flailing limbs. Laura Potter is the ER physician that morning. It does not take long for her to realize that the patient on the gurney is her colleague, Dr. Alexander. She quickly runs through a list of  things that could be causing the symptoms: a stroke, brain tumor or meningitis. With the last disease in mind, Eben is sedated so the staff can perform a lumbar puncture. This procedure, used to detect meningitis, uses a syringe to extract the fluid that covers the surface of the spinal cord. In a healthy individual this fluid would be clear; any opaqueness in a sample suggests an infection or hemorrhage. To Dr. Potter’s surprise the fluid she draws from Eben’s spinal column is full of pus, the fluid is cloudy and tinged with green.  The meninges are the membranes that line the inside of the skull and spine. Meningitis is a swelling of these membranes following an infection from a virus or, more rarely, bacteria. Approximately 99% of people that contract viral meningitis will survive the disease. Bacterial Meningitis has a much higher mortality rate of 15-40% even if treated with immediate antibiotic treatment. One of the deadliest forms of Meningitis is caused by E.coli.  E.coli colonies usually live in the digestive tract and pose no problem. If, however, this resistant strain manages to get into the cerebrospinal fluid, it will begin taking...

Learn German with Stories: Café in Berlin – 10 Short Stories for Beginners - André Klein

Learn German with Stories: Café in Berlin – 10 Short Stories for Beginners

Newly arrived in Berlin, a young man from Sicily is thrown headlong into an unfamilar urban lifestyle of unkempt bachelor pads, evanescent romances and cosmopolitan encounters of the strangest kind. How does he manage the new language? Will he find work? Experience daily life in the German capital through the eyes of a newcomer, learn about the country and its people, and improve your German effortlessly along the way! This book is designed to help beginners make the leap from studying isolated words and phrases to reading (and enjoying) naturally flowing German texts. Using simplified sentence structures and a very basic vocabulary, this collection of short stories is carefully crafted to allow even novice learners to appreciate and understand the intricacies of coherent German speech. Each chapter comes with a complete German-English dictionary, with a special emphasis on collocative phrases (high frequency word combinations), short sentences and expressions. By working with these “building blocks” instead of just single words, learners can accelerate their understanding and active usage of new material and make the learning process more fluid and fun.

Regents Exams and Answers Physics Physical Setting Revised Edition - Barrons Educational Series & Miriam Lazar

Regents Exams and Answers Physics Physical Setting Revised Edition

Barron’s Regents Exams and Answers: Physics  provides essential review for students taking the Physics Regents, including actual exams administered for the course, thorough answer explanations, and comprehensive review of all topics. This edition features: • Eight actual, administered Regents exams so students can get familiar with the test • Comprehensive review questions grouped by topic, to help refresh skills learned in class • Thorough explanations for all answers • Score analysis charts to help identify strengths and weaknesses • Study tips and test-taking strategies  

U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook - Department of the Army

U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook

For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style) or topographic, then progresses to discuss the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area. Chapters include: Training Strategy - Maps -Marginal Information and Symbols - Grids - Scale and Distance -Direction - Overlays - Aerial Photographs - Navigation Equipment and Methods - Elevation and Relief - Terrain Association - Mounted Land Navigation - Navigation in Different Types of Terrain - Unit SustainmentThere is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).For the adult outdoorsman venturing into the wild, the Boy Scout, or the serious military buff, the Army's guide to map reading and navigation is an indispensable must.

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential - Collins Dictionaries

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential

<p>The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.</p> <p>The perfect word reference for daily use. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, <i>Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus Essential</i> offers all the words and alternatives you might need.</p> <p>Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown together for easy reference, with synonyms clearly marked and matched with the pertinent sense of the word. Helpful example sentences provide context to understand words in actual use. With the built-in Search Index, you can use your e-reading app's search to jump to the desired entry, and the clear layout ensures you can quickly grasp the information you need.</p>

Screenplay - Syd Field

Screenplay

Hollywood’s script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in “the ‘bible’ of screenwriting” ( The New York Times )—now celebrating over forty years of screenwriting success! Syd Field’s books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually—from hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next.    As the first person to articulate common structural elements unique to successful movies, celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher and bestselling author Syd Field has gifted us a classic text. From concept to character, from opening scene to finished script, here are fundamental guidelines to help all screenwriters—novices and Oscar-winners—hone their craft and sell their work.    In Screenplay , Syd Field can help you discover: • Why the first ten pages of every script are crucial to keeping professional readers’ interest • How to visually “grab” these influential readers from page one, word one  • Why structure and character are the basic components of all narrative screenplays • How to adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a saleable script • Tips on protecting your work—three ways to establish legal ownership of screenplays • Vital insights on writing authentic dialogue, crafting memorable characters, building strong yet flexible storylines (form, not formula), overcoming writer's block, and much more   Syd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry’s gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.

Summary of Being Mortal - Instaread

Summary of Being Mortal

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary of Being Mortal and NOT the original book.   Preview :   Being Mortal , written by Atul Gawande, brings to light an array of concepts involving death, mortality, aging, and terminal illness. Gawande includes extensive research and chronicles the stories of his patients, other doctors’ patients, and his own family members…   Inside this Instaread of Being Mortal: • Key Takeaways of the book • Introduction to the important people in the book • Analysis of the Key Takeaways   About the Author :  With Instaread, you can get the notes and insights from a book in 15 minutes or less. Visit our website at instaread.co.

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier: Conversation Starters - DailysBooks

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier: Conversation Starters

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier: Conversation Starters 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More and Change the Way you Lead for Ever,' is written by coaching expert and author Michael Bungay Stanier. The book has been hailed as a must-read by renowned authors and people holding top positions across various industries. The author delivers a fail-safe formula for leaders to coach right. Instead of preaching or diving into complicated theories, Michael Bungay Stanier provides a simple seven-question formula to help current and future leaders learn the technique quickly and effectively. These questions appear simple, but when applied to any workplace or normal-life scenario, help have a meaningful conversation and save leaders a lot of time and effort. A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book is an independent resource to supplement the original book and is not affiliated nor endorsed by the original work in any way. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices.

Just Good Manners - William Hanson

Just Good Manners

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From William Hanson, the beloved social media star and etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum. What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t worry, William Hanson—“Emily Post for the TikTok generation” ( Vanity Fair )—is here to make us practically perfect in every way. In the “funny and unapologetic” (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III ) Just Good Manners , he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself. With the perfect dose of Hanson’s inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is “a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners” (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author).

The Body Keeps the Score - Instaread

The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review   Preview: In The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk, MD, explores the ways in which trauma rewires the brain and changes the way people experience the world. Trauma affects the mind and body immensely and prevents those affected from living in the present. Van der Kolk, who has researched trauma since the 1970s, first became interested in trauma after meeting with Vietnam veterans who had a very hard time living their lives after returning from the war…   PLEASE NOTE: This is key takeaways and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.    Inside this Instaread of The Body Keeps the Score: • Overview of the book • Important People • Key Takeaways • Analysis of Key Takeaways     About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

Spanish Made Simple - Judith Nemethy

Spanish Made Simple

With more than 2.5 million copies in print, Spanish Made Simple is the bestselling title in the Made Simple series. For years, this trusted guide has led students, tourists, and business travelers step-by-step through the basic vocabulary and grammar of this most-studied foreign language. Thoroughly revised and updated for our increasingly bilingual world, this new edition features verb conjugation and pronunciation charts, modern vocabulary including new idioms, review chapters, reading exercises, a complete answer section, and English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaries—tools that make mastering the language fun. With Spanish Made Simple , learning a language is as easy as uno , dos , tres .

El Quijote para estudiantes de español. Nivel A2 Principiantes - J.A. Bravo, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra & Francis Rodriguez

El Quijote para estudiantes de español. Nivel A2 Principiantes

The Quixote perhaps is the greatest contribution by Spain, to world literature. The first part (El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha) was published by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605. This book for Spanish learners has been adapted under Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), level A2, respecting the structure and style of the original work of Miguel de Cervantes. El Quijote, tal vez es la mayor contribución de España a la literatura universal. La primera parte (El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha) fue publicado por Miguel de Cervantes en 1605. Este libro para estudiantes de español ha sido adaptado en virtud del Marco Europeo Común de Referencia para las Lenguas (MCER), para aprender español Nivel A2, respetando la estructura y estilo original de la obra de Miguel de Cervantes.

Italian Phrasebook - Eton Institute

Italian Phrasebook

Speak Italian Instantly! Easy to follow; perfect for beginners Over 1000 essential words and phrases Perfect your pronunciation with transliteration Practical and conversational Easy reference dictionary included No complex jargon or grammar Over 1000 essential words and phrases in one handy guide. Transliteration and pronunciation guide to help you get started immediately.

This Just Speaks to Me - Hoda Kotb

This Just Speaks to Me

An instant New York Times bestseller! In this all-new collection of beloved quotes, This Just Speaks to Me , #1 New York Times bestselling author Hoda Kotb offers inspiration, wisdom, and hope 365 days a year. When her first collection of quotes, I Really Needed This Today , was published in 2019, Hoda never imagined how deeply her favorite words, stories, and memories would resonate with readers. People across the country were connected not only by the book's positive message, but through their generosity in sharing it with friends and family who needed a daily burst of inspiration. Hoda was truly touched by fans who shared "their quote" with her, the one that most moved them or someone they love. Now, to follow that remarkable experience, Hoda is back, with 365 new quotes and stories to share with her beloved readers. In This Just Speaks to Me , she writes about the people and moments that have enriched her life, discussing everything from motherhood and friendship to love and loss. The book also celebrates the countless acts of kindness that unfolded during these uniquely challenging times. Told with the same warmth, humor, and generosity that infused I Really Needed This Today , This Just Speaks to Me promises to be the next great companion book, each day elevated by Hoda's sparkle at a time when we may need it the most.

Latin I - David Jackson

Latin I

This text is the first of a two part series aimed at providing a digital alternative to the traditional Latin language curriculum. In addition to Latin language, each chapter contains a lesson on Roman history, Greco-Roman mythology, and the daily life and customs of the ancient Romans. There are copious exercises, including reviews after every two chapters as well as vocabulary reviews after every four.

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