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Key Decisions In U. S. History: A Participatory Approach (Vol. 2 -- 1861-1994)
by John Croes Patrick Henry SmithPromotes critical-thinking and decision-making skills through comprehension activities Focuses on key decisions and provides background to fuel informed discussion.
Lies, Damned Lies, and Science: How to Sort Through the Noise Around Global Warming, the Latest Health Claims, and Other Scientific Controversies
by Sherry SeethalerDon't get hoodwinked: make sense of news. . . and make smarter decisions for yourself, your family, and the world! Objective, balanced techniques for thinking about everything from diet and drugs to climate change. Identifying and getting past the biases of politicians, lobbyists, marketers. . . and even some scientific and medical professionals. By scientist Dr. Sherry Seethaler, one of the world's most respected and innovative science educators.
Jazz (History of American Music, Ninth Edition)
by Paul O. W. Tanner David W. Megill Maurice GerowThe Ninth Edition of Jazz takes students on an extraordinary musical journey through the changing styles and the fascinating history of jazz. With a strong emphasis on listening and an outstanding photo program, Jazz offers an insider's view of the most important music, artists, clubs, and precursors in jazz history. New to the Ninth Edition, personal accounts by major players in the scene -- "Witness to Jazz" -- take students inside the sessions, giving them a firsthand view of the lively context surrounding the growth of this uniquely American art form.
History Alive! The Ancient World
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory book that covers the following units in regards to the ancient world; Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization, Ancient Egypt and the Middle East, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome.
Great Expectations: Study Guide
by Nancy TuneLiterature based study guides for secondary students and adult students. Each study guide includes teacher's notes and 35 project sheets.
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory Alive The Medieval World and Beyond , students edition introducing and expounding Europe During Medieval Times, Islam in Medieval Times, The Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa, Imperial China, Japan During Medieval Times, Civilizations of the Americas, Europe's Renaissance and Reformation, and Europe Enters the Modern Age
Comptia Security+: Sy0-401 Study Guide (Get Certified Get Ahead)
by Darril GibsonCompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide is an update to the top-selling SY0-301 guide, which helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it. The SY0-301 version covers every aspect of the SY0-301 exam, and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous version. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy to understand manner and includes real-world examples of security principles in action. The author uses many of the same analogies and explanations he's honed in the classroom that have helped hundreds of students master the Security+ content. You'll understand the important and relevant security topics for the Security+ exam, without being overloaded with unnecessary details. Additionally, each chapter includes a comprehensive review section to help you focus on what's important. Over 400 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The book includes a 100 question pre-test, a 100 question post-test, and practice test questions at the end of every chapter. Each practice test question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the content and the reasoning behind the question. You'll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it. If you plan to pursue any of the advanced security certifications, this guide will also help you lay a solid foundation of security knowledge. Learn this material, and you'll be a step ahead for other exams. This SY0-401 study guide is for any IT or security professional interested in advancing in their field, and a must read for anyone striving to master the basics of IT systems security. The author also posts related blogs to supplement the book at http://blogs. getcertifiedgetahead. com/.
Guide to Good Food
by Velda L. Largen Deborah L. BenceGuide to Good Food provides an in-depth look at how to select, store, prepare, and serve nutritious, appealing dishes. Menus and recipes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and nutritional analyses are included. Food-related careers are profiled in every chapter, and Career Success features are found throughout. Healthful lifestyles are supported by the inclusion of MyPlate and the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Students can explore the culture and cuisine of over 30 countries in the Foods of the World section. Math, food science, and social studies are introduced into the curriculum through features and activities.
The Mesmer Menace
by James Hamilton Kersten HamiltonWelcome to the Amazing Automated Inn, home of twelve-year-old inventor Wally Kennewickett, his genius scientist parents, and his dashing dog, Noodles. From the lightning harvester on the roof to the labs full of experiments in the dungeon, the inn is a wonderful place for a curious boy and his loyal dog to live. That is, until President Theodore Roosevelt himself calls the elder Kennewicketts away, leaving Wally and Noodles to face the evil Mesmers, horrible hypnotists bent on controlling the minds of powerful people. It seems the inn is their first stop on the way to world domination . . . and only an ingenious boy, a staff of automatons, and a brave dachshund stand in their way!
Business Skills Exercises
by Loretta BarkerBUSINESS SKILLS EXERCISES is the perfect tool to prepare you for any entry-level business position. Designed to provide realistic experiences, this text provides exercises with a stated goal and follows up with a unit test to ensure you understand everything you need to succeed.
Performing with Microsoft® Office 2007
by Iris Blanc Cathy VentoThe Performing Series takes students to a higher level of learning through applied and project-based activities that go beyond the mechanics of the software. Various business documents are shown first, then students are shown the Office 2007 skills they need to create them. This approach shows students the relevance of what they are learning as they apply technology to task.
CONNECTED * MATHEMATICS®3: Making Sense of Symbols
by Glenda Lappan Elizabeth Difanis Phillips James T. Fey Susan N. FrielMath textbook
Exploring Science [Grade 3]
by Randy L. Bell Malcolm B. Butler Kathy Cabe TrundleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Essentials of College Physics
by Raymond A. Serway Chris VuilleESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS is a streamlined version of Serway's market-leading College Physics text, using the same clear and logical presentation of the concepts and principles but providing a slimmer and more affordable alternative for instructors looking to focus on the core concepts. By integrating the guiding principles of physics education research and including unique just-in-time quantitative problem-solving features, the text strikes a balance between problem-solving support and conceptual understanding.
Chemistry for Changing Times
by John W. Hill Terry W. MccrearyFor non-majors introductory chemistry courses. Make chemistry relatable to all students. Chemistry for Changing Times has defined the liberal arts chemistry course and remains the most visually appealing and readable introduction to the subject. The Fourteenth Edition increases its focus on environmental and other relatable issues with revised green chemistry essays throughout and new Chemistry at Home experiments, both in the text and in MasteringChemistry. Abundant applications and examples fill each chapter and enable students of varied majors to relate to the content more readily. Updated material throughout reflects the latest scientific developments in the field demonstrating the relevance of chemistry to all students.
Human Development Across The Lifespan
by John S. Dacey John F. TraversThis chronologically-organized text is briefer than most of the Human Lifespan texts. Its numerous examples drawn from education, nursing, and psychology make the content relevant to students from a variety of majors and backgrounds, while a highly praised study guide integrated into the text promotes and reinforces conceptual understanding. The new edition includes increased material on cognitive development and expanded coverage of culture. .
Contemporary Nutrition 9th Edition
by Gordon M. Wardlaw Anne M. Smith Angela Collene"Contemporary Nutrition" is a complete and balanced resource for nutrition information written at a level non-science majors can understand. Completely revised and up-to-date with MyPlate, Healthy People 2020 and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, it provides the ideal balance of reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge. With a friendly writing style, the authors act as the student's personal guide to dispelling common misconceptions and to gaining a solid foundation for making informed nutrition choices. "Contemporary Nutrition" emphasizes that a population consists of individuals with varying genetic and cultural backgrounds, and these individuals will have varying responses to diet. The knowledge gained from this text will allow students to personalize nutrition information and empower them to make better choices in their daily lives.
Connected Mathematics 3: The Pythagorean Theorem
by Glenda Lappan Elizabeth Difanis Phillips James T. Fey Susan N. FrielMath textbook
Connected Mathematics 3: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
by Glenda Lappan Elizabeth Difanis Phillips James T. Fey Susan N. FrielMath textbook
Earth's Surface: Interactive Science
by Don Buckley Zipporah Miller Michael J Padilla Kathryn Thornton Michael E WysessionEarth Science textbook