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250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revised
by Kanji Text University of TokyoTackling kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of learning the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 and Volume 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo.Together, these updated volumes incorporate all 410 kanji required for the AP exam, along with practice questions. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, with either an etymology or a memory aid offered to give students a basis for understanding and memorizing the kanji systematically and correctly.
250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 Revised
by Kanji Text University of Tokyo"This is the best kanji book available today. Designed for beginners with a basic knowledge of Japanese to use in the classroom on for self-study."--Modern Language JournalEveryday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket can be an ordeal in Japan if you don't read kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters. A group of teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo have pooled their talents to create 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters in two volumes: a practical way to learn the kanji most frequently used in daily life in Japan. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, using an extremely effective approach that focuses on you, the learner, taking an active part.Introductory Quizzes introduce everyday situations where you encounter kanji.Vocabulary sections help you understand the readings and meanings of the kanji.New Character Charts teach you new kanji systematically—for each character you'll learn its meanings, its basic on-kun readings, its stroke order, common compounds, and derivations.Practice sections help you improve your skills in recognizing and using the kanji.Advanced Placement Exam Practice Questions for each lesson follow the format of the College Boards Japanese Language and Culture examination.
250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 1 Revised
by Kanji Text University of Tokyo"This is the best kanji book available today. Designed for beginners with a basic knowledge of Japanese to use in the classroom on for self-study."--Modern Language JournalEveryday tasks like finding a street address or buying a train ticket can be an ordeal in Japan if you don't read kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters. A group of teachers from the prestigious University of Tokyo have pooled their talents to create 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters in two volumes: a practical way to learn the kanji most frequently used in daily life in Japan. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, using an extremely effective approach that focuses on you, the learner, taking an active part.Introductory Quizzes introduce everyday situations where you encounter kanji.Vocabulary sections help you understand the readings and meanings of the kanji.New Character Charts teach you new kanji systematically—for each character you'll learn its meanings, its basic on-kun readings, its stroke order, common compounds, and derivations.Practice sections help you improve your skills in recognizing and using the kanji.Advanced Placement Exam Practice Questions for each lesson follow the format of the College Boards Japanese Language and Culture examination.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2
by Philip Yungkin Lee Darell TibblesMore than a simple update, 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2 offers 250 more characters in the extremely useful learning format that learners and teachers alike continue to praise.Following in the footsteps of the newly released Volume 1, it includes everything that today's learners and teachers want: tips for mastery throughout; special exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indexes.
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1
by Darell Tibbles Philip Yungkin LeeThis is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters.250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese.Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaningGrow in proficiency by learning compound wordsExample sentences show how to use them in contextReview activities reinforce your leaning progressHelpful writing guides and practice grids for every characterAfter studying this book together with its companion, 250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to improve your Chinese skills.
250 Best-Paying Jobs
by Laurence Shatkin Michael FarrDiscover the jobs in which almost everyone is well-paid; metropolitan areas and industries that pay more than $100,000 for certain jobs; and jobs in which there is little or no pay gap between men and women!
The 25 Most Common Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: ... And How To Avoid Them
by Stephan Schiffman"25 Sales Mistakes is essential for any professional or organization committed to sales excellence."--Michael A. Berman, Chief Operating Officer, Outside VenturesIn the newest edition of this valuable manual, Stephan Schiffman offers updated advice to salespeople about getting prospects and making the sale. It's not just what you do--it's what you don't do:Don't sell against a competitorDon't be satisfiedDon't stop getting ideasDon't use boilerplate proposalsDon't overuse e-mail The book also includes a new introduction and updated text. Schiffman offers salespeople the kind of advice--from listening to the client to following up on the sale--that has made him the best corporate sales trainer today. With Schiffman's book in their pocket, salepeople can avoid common blunders and make the sale.
The 25 Greatest Top Secret Recipes: America's Best Copycat Recipes for Duplicating Your Favorite Foods at Home:An eS pecial from Plume
by Todd WilburAmerica's original Clone Recipe King shares 25 of his all-time tastiest and most popular copycat recipes for easy home versions of your favorite famous foods.
The 25 Greatest Sports Conspiracy Theories of All Time: Ranking Sports' Most Notorious Fixes, Cover-ups, And Scandals
by Cris Collinsworth Elliott KalbIn every sport, in every country around the world, there are fans on the losing side who know that something other than skill and luck beat their favorite team or player. Sometimes they're actually right. That's why sports lovers will devour this inside look at the 25 biggest myths and scandals in professional and collegiate athletics. Elliott Kalb examines each potential outrage in detail, supporting and debunking popular beliefs along the way. In some cases, proof does exist that the "fix" was in-like the 1919 World Series thrown by the Chicago "Black" Sox players or the conspiracy to keep African Americans out of Major League Baseball until 1947. In others, there remain only whispers of wrongdoing and suspicious circumstances, including the Jets' win in Super Bowl III and Muhammad Ali's first-round knockout of Sonny Liston. This is sure to capture the imagination of anyone who has ever wondered what really happened behind the scenes.
25,000+ Baby Names
by Bruce LanskySelect the perfect name for your new baby!Not sure what to name your child? Torn between a traditional family name and an up-and-coming name? Or maybe you don't even know where to start? Let 25,000+ Baby Names be your guide to finding the right name! This book lets you easily scan boys' and girls' names and includes features like: guidelines for naming your baby, popular names from around the world, origins, meanings, famous namesakes, and interesting name trivia.Sample Girl's Name (including: name, origin, meaning, cross-referencing, and variations/nicknames): "Katherine * (Greek) pure. See also Carey, Catherine, Ekaterina, Kara, Karen, Kari, Kasia, Katerina, Yekaterina. Ekatrinna, Kasienka, Kasin, Kat, Katchen, Kathann, Kathanne, Kathereen, Katheren, Katheren, Katherenne, Katherin, Katherina, Katheryn, Katheryne, Kathyrine, Katina, Katlaina, Katoka, Katreeka." Sample Boy's Name (including: name, origin, meaning, famous namesake, and variations/nicknames): "Noah * (Hebrew) peaceful, restful. Bible: the patriarch who built the ark to survive the Flood. Noak, Noi."
24 Karat Etiquette: Golden Rules from the World's Most Glamorous Zip C
by Lisa GacheIn Beverly Hills, fame and wealth can buy everything--except class, grace, and sophistication. In 24 Karat Etiquette, Lisa Gaché offers a behind-the-scenes look at Beverly Hills residents' unique social dilemmas through the eyes of an etiquette expert, tasked with transforming her awkward, boorish, and sometimes challenging clients into social virtuosos. Not only does Lisa rule the roost at her in-town manners school, but her services are also in demand across the globe. From Saudi princesses to Oscar winners, talent agents to intelligence operatives, child actresses, butlers, and football players, Lisa has amassed an astounding roster over the years.In today's technological world, Lisa counsels clients on more than their table manners. Thanks to the explosion of social media, netiquette is a vital new discipline. If a tweet hits the fan, it doesn't matter if you're a "nobody" or a "somebody"; repercussions are real and sometimes devastating.Everyone, regardless of their proximity to the Hollywood stars, can pick up something to apply to their own lives through the stories Lisa shares about her experiences with her most amusing, clueless, and stubborn clients. The inquiries never cease to amaze her.Teaching an Oscar nominee how to successfully navigate the red carpetInstructing sixty sorority girls how to use a fork and knife properlyTutoring a child actress requiring formal instruction on interacting with "normal" peopleCounseling an overnight rags-to-riches success story without a clue how to fit inTraining soldiers specializing in interrogation how to assimilate back to their home lives
The 24-Hour Pharmacist: Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America's Most Trusted Pharmacist
by Suzy CohenAs a pharmacist for almost two decades, Suzy Cohen knows that medication can often be invaluable. But she has also learned to "think outside the pill" and recommend natural options that are often just as good or better at promoting health without the risk of dangerous, drug-induced side effects. In this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource, she answers such questions as:How can I stop my husband/wife from snoring?Are vitamin pills worth it or worthless?Are there alternatives to antidepressants?What kind of surge protection is there for hot flashes?How can I train my body to lose fat?
21st Century Grammar Handbook (21st Century Reference)
by Joseph HollanderThis all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly. Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily. Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary. It's just that simple and time-saving. A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it. Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography. Covers all essential areas of grammar and style.
The 21st Century Crossword Puzzle Dictionary
by Kevin McCann Mark DiehlCompiled from over 10,00 published puzzles, this handy reference offers all the words you need to solve your puzzles and none of the ones you don’t.Finally, a crossword dictionary with all the words solvers need—and none of the ones they don’t! When it comes to puzzle dictionaries, it’s the quality of what’s inside that counts. Who needs a plethora of synonyms that never appear in an actual crossword? So, authors Kevin McCann and Mark Diehl analyzed thousands of crosswords to amass an up-to-date list of words that regularly turn up in today’s top puzzles. To make the dictionary even easier to use, the most popular answers stand out in easy-to-see red, while charts highlight frequently sought-after information such as Oscar winners and Popes’ names. Crossword fans will keep this right next to their favorite puzzles!
21 Days To The Perfect Dog: The friendly boot camp for your imperfect pet
by Karen WildSimple, structured and effective, this 21-day course will prevent problem behaviour and, over subsequent days, encourage positive interaction, so that your dog continues to behave well. Exercises are given for each day in the training plan, with reinforcement of the previous day's learning scheduled in, as well as time for relaxation and play with your dog.The first section helps you to assess your key concerns so that you can tailor the programme to fit your needs, while a 'quick fix' section after the main training plan providing you with 50 speedy solutions to common problems, such as damaging furniture or unsociable behaviour towards strangers.Easy to fit in around your life, with this book you are just 21 training days away from the perfect dog.
21 Days To The Perfect Cat: The friendly boot camp for your imperfect pet
by Kim HoustonSimple, structured and effective, this 21-day course will prevent problem behaviour and, over subsequent days, encourage positive interaction, so that your cat continues to behave well. Exercises are given for each day in the training plan, with reinforcement of the previous day's learning scheduled in, as well as time for relaxation and play with your cat.The first section helps you to assess your key concerns so that you can tailor the programme to fit your needs, while a 'quick fix' section after the main training plan providing you with 50 speedy solutions to common problems, such as damaging furniture or unsociable behaviour towards strangers.Easy to fit in around your life, with this book you are just 21 training days away from the perfect cat.
21 Days to Awaken the Writer Within: Find Joy in Creative Writing and Discover Your Unique Voice (21 Days #6)
by Lisa FugardStudies have shown it takes only 21 days for a new habit to take root. If there's a spiritual interest you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only 21 days away with the 21 Days to Mastery Series.How do you sustain your ideas and overcome self-doubt in your talents? How do you transmit your ideas so that the world will take notice? What techniques can you use to create discipline and make your writing sessions a joy? We live in exciting times in publishing: anyone with an idea and a computer can reach a worldwide audience, but how do you separate yourself from the thousands competing to be heard? 21 Days to Master Awakening the Writer Within is a warm, comforting guide to stepping into your new life as an empowered author. You'll learn how to generate more ideas, build confidence in your writing and take your manuscript to completion.
The 21-Day Shred: The Simple, Scientific Program to Get Lean Now!
by Mike Simone the Editors of Men's FitnessStrip fat from your body and sculpt the perfect physical form--in just three weeks!--with this e-short from the editors of Men's Fitness. In The 21-Day Shred, Mike Simone and the experts at Men's Fitness call on decades of fitness, nutrition, and wellness research to create an intense, easy-to-follow program that will have your body burning fat and building muscle all day and all night. Discover how you can: * Max out your muscle-building hormones! Discover the magic 30-minute window in your day when your hormones are perfectly primed for muscle growth--and how to trigger the muscle-up mechanism with the right nutrition. Make body sculpting automatic! * Burn only fat calories with our 7-Minute Morning Grinder workouts. These specially calibrated regimens take no time, but start your metabolism hunting down fat and torching it without mercy! * Plan your ideal body with this simple calculation! You'll learn how easy it is to target your ideal fat loss and muscle gain, and calculate the precise meal plan for your ideal body! * Eat 6 times a day--and still lose weight! This hardcore shred program is going to make you hungry; we'll show you how to constantly feed your muscles so they grow and grow! * Boost your sexual performance, energy levels, and even mood! Our balanced training, nutrition and lifestyle plan will cut stress and unleash testosterone, HGH, IGF-1, and other growth-factor hormones to boost mood, muscle, and sex drive! * Make every workout easier and more effective! In one study, just 30 days of using this secret nutritional supplement made a college football team measurably stronger--and boosted their endurance. * Strip away fat and build muscle--at the same time! This special sprint-interval workout smokes calories while replacing flab with lean, powerful muscle tissue. With The 21-Day Shred, you'll be ready to strip away fat, build lean, hard muscle, and unveil a perfect, chiseled, shredded physique in just weeks.
The 21-Day Big Muscle Plan
by Sean Hyson the Editors of Muscle & FitnessWith a simple, scientific program to build muscle and boost testosterone, this e-short from the editors of Muscle & Fitness will help you sculpt the perfect male physique--in just three weeks! As group training director for Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness, Sean Hyson, C.S.C.S., has built his career around helping men just like you build lean, powerful muscle, maximize their strength, and improve their physical and emotional health. Now, the secrets of more than a decade of authoritative research into exercise, nutrition and supplementation are boiled down into one effective, no-B.S. plan for maximum muscle gain. In just 21 days, you'll: * Maximize testosterone--and maintain peak energy and potency all day and all night! Discover the remarkable hormone-boosting workout that makes lean muscle growth automatic! * Build bigger arms, chest, and back with targeted, high-intensity workouts. Not one second of your gym time is wasted in an exercise plan that makes maximum muscle growth your daily payoff. * Pack on a pound and a half of muscle every week! Flex your bicep: That's what four pounds of muscle looks like. In just 21 days, that's how much you'll be adding to your body. * Eat the perfect muscle foods--at every meal. This 6-times-a-day nutrition plan gives you the exact ratio of protein, carbs, and fat to fuel hypertrophic muscle growth each time you eat. * Burn only fat calories! Discover the nutrition secret that turns any workout into an exercise in pure body-fat torching. * Boost energy and sexual performance. This high-powered plan will boost your endorphins and unleash HGH, IGF-1, and other growth-factor hormones to boost mood, muscle, and sex drive. * Reach higher intensity--without pain or muscle soreness. Cutting edge research reveals the unique nutritional supplements that give you the edge in the gym, and make your recovery hyper-efficient. With The 21-Day Big Muscle Plan, you'll turn soft fat into pure, hard muscle, and reveal a stronger, more powerful, more potent new you in just three weeks!
20th Century Photographers: Interviews on the Craft, Purpose, and the Passion of Photography
by Grace SchaubThis book is a compilation of interviews and essays that cover a broad range of photographers and photographic disciplines. Each photographer profiled made a living by concentrating on a specific aspect of the craft, but in doing so transcended their livelihood to become recognized for more than the type of images they created. Each had a distinct "style," creative approach, dedication to the craft, point of view about themselves and the world. These interviews were conducted during a seminal period in the shift from film to digital and from print reproduction to global distribution on the Internet. Just like their photographs continue to inspire today, now these pros’ words can live on as an invaluable reference for the photographers of the future. The truth and wisdom in this collection transcend time and technology.
The 20th Century Go-N: Dictionary of World Biography, Volume 8 (Dictionary Of World Biography Ser. #Vol. 7, 8, & 9)
by Alison AvesEach volume of the Dictionary of World Biography contains 250 entries on the lives of the individuals who shaped their times and left their mark on world history. This is not a who's who. Instead, each entry provides an in-depth essay on the life and career of the individual concerned. Essays commence with a quick reference section that provides basic facts on the individual's life and achievements. The extended biography places the life and works of the individual within an historical context, and the summary at the end of each essay provides a synopsis of the individual's place in history. All entries conclude with a fully annotated bibliography.
20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio (Turner Classic Movies)
by Scott EymanFrom New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth Century-Fox was one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, and filmmakers. Its unique identity in the industry and place in movie history is unparalleled -- and one of the greatest stories to come out of Hollywood. One man, a legendary producer named Darryl F. Zanuck, is the heart of the story. This narrative tells the complete tale of Zanuck and the films, stars, intrigue, and innovations of the iconic studio that was.
2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
by Rebecca TuckerThe 2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide contains essential information on over 3,900 medications, including 19 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The “mini” drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, boxed warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching.Appendices cover alternative and complementary therapies, topical drugs, ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, combination drugs by therapeutic class, hormonal contraceptives, and commonly used biologicals. Index includes all generic, brand, and combination drugs mentioned in the text and highlights drugs by therapeutic class for easy identification.
The 2023 Old Farmer's Almanac
by Old Farmer'S AlmanacHappy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 231st edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life.The 2023 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.
2023 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
by Rebecca G TuckerPortable, up-to-date, and easy to use, the 2023 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides instant access to vital drug information for clinical success in any setting. This handy pocket guide details essential information on more than 3,900 vital medications—including the latest drugs approved by the FDA—in an easy-access A-to-Z format ideal for on-the-go nursing students or practitioners. Each clearly written, consistently organized drug monograph includes generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Robust appendices, abbreviation guides, and a helpful “Anatomy of a Drug Monograph” feature further clarify critical drug information to ensure confidence in the classroom or clinical practice. NEW! Complete monographs on 24 new FDA-approved drugs familiarize you with the latest medications available for nursing practice. UPDATED! Comprehensive content updates help you ensure effective outcomes with the most up-to-date drug indications, dosages, and administration information. A-to-Z organization helps you instantly find the information you need. Anatomy of a Drug Monograph provides step-by-step guidance for reading and understanding each monograph component. Detailed appendices clarify topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. Indexed generic and trade names and drug classes save you time and ensure access to the drug information you need right when you need it.