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Culinary Essentials
by Johnson and Wales University Staff and McGraw-Hill StaffCulinary Essentials offers all the ingredients for a successful foodservice training program!
Culinary Fundamentals
by American Culinary Federation and The Culinary Institute of AmericaWherever one's career in the culinary arts may take them, this book will remain a valuable reference. It can support readers throughout their culinary education and certification, as well as throughout their professional career.This book presents a foundation -- from the objectives and key terms that introduce each chapter to the activities and recipes that round it out, this book is organized to highlight and explain the basic competencies of a professional cook or chef. Section One takes a moment to look back at the importance of the culinary arts in the history of humankind as well as a glimpse ahead into the careers of culinary professionals. Section Two introduces important concepts for any professional cook or chef: nutrition, food safety, and food science. Section Three continues the development of some basic professional skills by exploring the purpose and uses for math and recipes in the professional kitchen. Section Four introduces the tools of the trade. Section Five is devoted to the ingredients found in a professional kitchen, from fresh herbs to meats to canned goods. Sections Six through Twelve are the heart of this book-basic cooking skills-stocks, sauces, sautés, roast, vegetables, starches, breakfast, baking and more. Also presents a broad view of the culinary globe by grouping it into large geographic areas: Europe and the Mediterranean; the Americas; and Asia. Appropriate for cooks, culinary apprentices, culinary trainees, chefs, and chef educators.
Student's Lab Resources and Study Guide Introduction to Culinary Arts,
by Jerry Gleason ; The Culinary Institute of America staffGuidelines for Working in the Kitchen Recipe Correlations Food Temperatures Measurements
Master the HiSet, 1st edition
by Peterson'SThe HiSet® Exam (High School Equivalency Test) is an alternative to the GED® Test that's currently offered in a dozen states, with more set to adopt it soon.
Students looking to prepare for this test will find valuable information about the content of the test, the test-day experience, and how to best prepare for every question.
Peterson's Master the HiSET® provides detailed reviews of the language arts-reading, language arts-writing, mathematics, science, and social studies tests, along with a diagnostic test to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses.
Inside you'll also find 2 full-length practice tests PLUS access to 2 online practice tests-all with detailed answer explanations. Additional practice is also included to improve vocabulary and critical-thinking skills.
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Crash Course Book + Online
by Christopher CoughlinREA's EMT Crash CourseEverything you need for the exam - in a fast review format!EMT Crash Course is perfect for any prospective Emergency Medical Technician who wants a quick refresher before taking the NREMT Certification Exam. Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to KnowWritten by an EMS Program Director and NREMT paramedic with first-hand experience and classroom instruction, our targeted review chapters in outline style cover all the official test categories found on the EMT exam: airway and breathing, cardiology, medical, obstetrics and pediatrics, and trauma. The author explains the structure of the exam and shows you how to answer questions quickly and correctly.Expert Test-taking StrategiesOur author explains the structure of the NREMT Certification Exam, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on the exam. Must-know Key TermsKnowing the right medical terminology can make a real difference in your test score. That's why we give you a glossary of more than 400 EMT terms you need to know before you take your exam.Take REA's Online Practice ExamAfter studying, go online and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, diagnostic feedback, detailed answers, and automatic scoring. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual EMT exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.No matter how or when you prepare for the EMT exam, REA's EMT Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a great score.
At Your Best as an HVAC/R Tech
by Juan CarossoThe only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream.
At Your Best as an HVAC/R Tech is your playbook for learning if a career as an electrician is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master technician, and launching your own small business. Learn:
At Your Best is the only step-by-step handbook to finding if a career in the trades is right for you, educating yourself and earning the proper certifications, establishing yourself as an excellent apprentice and journeyman in the industry, and moving on to start your own small business in the trades. At each step of the way, your At Your Best playbook and its companion, www.AtYourBest.com, provide the information, recommendations, outside resources, and concrete actions needed for taking the next successful step in You, Inc. Whether you are beginning your first career, changing careers, or ready to move up and start your own business as a carpenter, plumber, HVAC/R tech, or other tradesman, this is the book that will tell you how.
There currently over 6.5 million unfilled jobs in the skilled trades in the US. Despite being well-paying and secure, these jobs remain open because enough qualified candidates with the skills, attitude, and experience required do not exist. Moreover, plenty of opportunity exists for established tradespeople to start their own business, but they have no guidance. The At Your Best Playbooks series changes that.
HVAC Engineer's Handbook
by F. PorgesIn the almost sixty years since the publication of the first edition of HVAC Engineer's Handbook, it has become widely known as a highly useful and definitive reference for HVAC engineers and technicians alike, and those working on domestic hot and cold water services, gas supply and steam services.The 11th edition continues in the tradition of previous editions, being easily transportable and therefore an integral part of the HVAC engineer or technician's daily tools. Newly updated data on natural ventilation, ventilation rates, free cooling and night-time cooling, make the 11th edition of the HVAC Engineer's Handbook a vital source of information.Fred Porges has worked in both the manufacturing and process industries, and became a partner in a building services consultancy in 1962. He has held senior positions with design contractors, and his experience covers every building service and type of building from schools to housing, factories to laboratories.
AnswerMan HVAC&R Reference Guide
by Esco InstituteThe AnswerMan Pocket Reference Guide provides fast and easy answers that would otherwise require a library of textbooks. The AnswerMan Pocket Reference Guide is a handy pocket sized reference manual that every air conditioning and refrigeration technician MUST have. AnswerMan Pocket Reference Guide isn't just a book, it's a tool that you'll use everyday. This book is a compilation of charts, graphs, formulas, and troubleshooting guidelines.
HVAC Level 1 Trainee Guide
by NccerThis exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Introduction to HVAC, Trade Mathematics, Basic Electricity, Introduction to Heating, Introduction to Cooling, Introduction to Air Distribution Systems, Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices, Soldering and Brazing, and Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices.
Electricity For HVACRTechnicians
by The Training AuthorityElectricity For Hvacr Technicians is a book that guides all its technicians through the need to know of electricity. It provides an introduction to safety, basic principles, electrical components, reading schematics, and troubleshooting.
Fundamentals of HVACR (2nd Edition)
by Carter Stanfield and David SkavesCreated with a clear-cut vision of necessary knowledge, this groundbreaking text provides comprehensive coverage of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Lauded as a reader-friendly text that delivers fundamental concepts, the most current trends, and practical applications with simple language and skillfully presented concepts, Fundamentals of HVACR, 2nd edition is everything readers need to know to install, service, and maintain HVACR systems.
HVAC Level One Trainee Guide 3rd Edition
by National Center for Construction Education ResearchThe new Level One, together with a reorganized and expanded Level Two, will now provide you with a broad knowledge of installation and service requirements for residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, both forced-air and hydronic. Through this new course design, you will enter the workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to perform productively in either the residential or commercial market. In addition to the general restructuring of Level One, the text, graphics, and special features were enhanced to reflect advancements in HVAC technology. A major change in Level One was the inclusion of the Air Distribution Systems module (previously a part of Level Two), which now pro¬vides an earlier exposure to this key subsystem. An introduction to HVAC-related drawings and specifications was also added to Level One.
Lab Manual for Fundamentals of HVACR (Second Edition)
by Carter Ahri and Carter Stanfield and David SkavesThis is a student supplement associated with: Fundamentals of HVACR, 2/e Carter Stanfield David Skaves AHRI ISBN: 0132859610
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoPrepare your students for timed tests from our largest collection of science, social studies, and literature selections Increase reading stamina Build reading rate and fluency Prepare students for state and national tests Do you have students who simply do not finish the test in the time allotted? Do they move their eyes over the page without remembering what they read? For over 30 years, the Jamestown Timed Readings collection has helped such students increase their reading rate, fluency, and comprehension. The 55 books in the series all have Uniform 400-word passages for easy timing Nonfiction and fiction selections like those found on state and national tests Literal and critical comprehension questions Progress charts for motivation Identical covers within a series so no one is embarrassed Six different series to meet your students' needs Timed Readings Plus in Social Studies, Science, or Mathematics--passages on content area topics like those found on standardized tests Timed Readings in Literature--excerpts from great literature Timed Readings--passages from science, social studies, the humanities, and more Timed Readings Plus--nonfiction passages followed by related fiction
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings (Third Edition) (Book Eight)
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Timed Readings Book Six
by Edward SpargoDo your students fail to even finish a timed test? Do they read word by word? Do they simply move their eyes over the page, never remembering what they read? If you suspect that students' test scores are being confounded by any of these traits, or if you have students who need to process greater amounts of information, the Timed Readings books can help. For over thirty years, Jamestown has been helping students increase their reading rate and fluency while maintaining comprehension. Timed Readings is the original series of timed reading books; 400-word nonfiction timed passages in science, social studies, the humanities, and more.
Steck-Vaughn Building Strategies for GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book will help you prepare for the GED test areas in language arts and writing.
Steck-Vaughn Building Strategies for GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book will help you learn important reading, thinking, and test-taking skills in mathematics. The GED exercises and test prep Mathematics will help you improve your mathematical skills.
Achieving Tabe® Success in Reading Workbook, Level M [Grade 9-12]
by ContemporaryTheAchieving TABE Successfamily is designed to provide complete skill preparation and practice for TABE 9&10, encompassing Reading, Mathematics and Language, for levels E, M, D and A. This series of books will help students achieve NRA gain through targeted instruction that specifically addresses TABE 9&10 skills. Achieving TABE Success . . . workbookscontain the following features: TABE 9&10 Correlation Charts Each text contains a TABE 9&10 Correlation Chart that links each question to targeted skill lessons, enabling instructors and students to build a personalized study plan based on skill level strengths and weaknesses. Pre-tests and Post-tests Each workbook begins with a pre-test and a skills correlation chart to help diagnose strengths and weaknesses and determine TABE readiness. The format of each pre- and post-test matches that of the actual TABE test. Targeted TABE Skill Lessons Each lesson specifically targets a TABE skill. Students work with the innovative lesson format that provides step-by-step instruction to help insure success. The Mathematics lessons offer plenty of instruction and practice to help master each TABE skill. In the Reading and Language workbooks, the lessons are divided into four parts for a graduated approach to learning: Introduceclearly defines, explains, and illustrates the skill, and includes examples. Practicepresents work related to the skill just introduced. Applyreinforces the skill through activities and exercises. Check Upevaluates student comprehension. Unit Reviews and Math Glossary Unit reviews are divided into two parts: Review, which summarizes unit content, and Assessment, to determine student understanding. Mathematics texts contain a Glossary of Common Terms to help students with the language of math. Achieving TABE Success in Reading . . . Readersare coordinated with their respective Reading workbooks, to strengthen skills by applying examples and questions that are pertinent to the skill covered in the workbook. Text/TABE Level Content Level Level E 2. 0 - 3. 9 Level M 4. 0 - 5. 9 Level D 6. 0 - 8. 9 Level A 9. 0 - 12. 9
Achieving TABE Success In Reading Level E [9 & 10] - Reader
by ContemporaryThe Achieving TABE Success family is designed to provide complete skill preparation and practice for TABE 9&10, encompassing Reading, Mathematics and Language, for levels E, M, D and A. This series of books will help students achieve NRA gain through targeted instruction that specifically addresses TABE 9&10 skills. Achieving TABE Success . . . workbooks contain the following features: TABE 9&10 Correlation Charts Each text contains a TABE 9&10 Correlation Chart that links each question to targeted skill lessons, enabling instructors and students to build a personalized study plan based on skill level strengths and weaknesses. Pre-tests and Post-tests Each workbook begins with a pre-test and a skills correlation chart to help diagnose strengths and weaknesses and determine TABE readiness. The format of each pre- and post-test matches that of the actual TABE test. Targeted TABE Skill Lessons Each lesson specifically targets a TABE skill. Students work with the innovative lesson format that provides step-by-step instruction to help insure success. The Mathematics lessons offer plenty of instruction and practice to help master each TABE skill. In the Reading and Language workbooks, the lessons are divided into four parts for a graduated approach to learning: Introduce clearly defines, explains, and illustrates the skill, and includes examples. Practice presents work related to the skill just introduced. Apply reinforces the skill through activities and exercises. Check Up evaluates student comprehension. Unit Reviews and Math Glossary Unit reviews are divided into two parts: Review, which summarizes unit content, and Assessment, to determine student understanding. Mathematics texts contain a Glossary of Common Terms to help students with the language of math. Achieving TABE Success in Reading . . . Readers are coordinated with their respective Reading workbooks, to strengthen skills by applying examples and questions that are pertinent to the skill covered in the workbook. Text/TABE Level Content Level Level E 2. 0 - 3. 9 Level M 4. 0 - 5. 9 Level D 6. 0 - 8. 9 Level A 9. 0 - 12. 9
Bob Miller's Math for the TABE Level A
by Bob MillerREA & Bob Miller Get You Ready to Tackle TABE Level A Math! Bob Miller has taught math to thousands of students at all educational levels for 30 years. His proven teaching methods can help students and adult learners tackle the math portion of the TABE and boost their scores. Bob Miller's Math for the TABE Level A shows students how they should prepare for the math component of the TABE Level A. Unlike some dull test preps that merely present the material, Bob teaches and explains math concepts and ideas. His no-nonsense, easy-to-grasp style, and decades of experience as a math teacher help students really understand math. Each chapter is filled with examples and exercises plus explanations of solutions to illustrate the math concepts and reinforce skills. The easy-to-follow, student-friendly review covers all topics tested on the TABE Level A math portion: number operations, integers, decimals and fractions, word problems, geometry, and averages. The book also includes four practice tests that mirror the actual exam. REA offers the only independent test preparation for the TABE. Packed with examples, practice tests, and test-taking tips that boost confidence on exam day, this book is a must for anyone preparing for the TABE. What is the TABE? The Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a diagnostic test used to determine a person's skill levels and aptitudes in reading, English, and math. The TABE is administered across the country and is a good prep for anyone taking the GED. TABE Level A is the highest level available (the equivalent of grades 8-12), and the most popular exam in the TABE battery.