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Century 21 Accounting: General Journal (8th Edition)
by Claudia Bienias Gilbertson and Mark W. Lehman and Kenton E. RossThe book presents real-world source documents as each new transaction is presented in the text. Source documents provide the objective evidence for journalizing every transaction. The accounts are used to analyze transactions into debit and credit parts to increase student comprehension of journalizing transactions. Concepts are reinforced through descriptive text to provide complete accounting instruction.
Century 21 Accounting: General Journal Introductory Course
by Claudia Bienias Gilbertson and Mark W. LehmanChoose all the strengths of this leading accounting text with only the first 16 chapters for your streamlined, one-semester introductory course.
Comptia A+ Certification: All-in-One Exam Guide (7th Edition)
by Michael MeyersGet complete coverage of the latest release of the CompTIA A+ exams inside this fully revised and updated resource. Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this expert guide covers CompTIA A+ exams 220-701 and 220-702. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, in-depth explanations, and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference. Covers all exam objectives, including how to: Work with CPUs, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components Install, partition, and format hard drives Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista Troubleshoot PCs and implement security measures Install video and multimedia cards Work with portable PCs, PDAs, smartphones, and wireless technologies Manage printers and connect to networks and the Internet Understand safety and environmental issues Establish good communication skills and adhere to privacy policies The CD-ROM features: Practice exams for 701 & 702 600+ chapter review questions New video introduction to CompTIA A+ One-hour video training segment Mike's favorite PC tools and utilities Searchable e-book Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP, is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training. He is the president and founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a major provider of PC and network repair seminars for thousands of organizations throughout the world, and a member of CompTIA.
Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007 Plain & Simple
by Curtis D. FryeHere's WHAT You'll Learn Easily navigate the new user interface Ceate formulas and functions Use charts and diagrams to display information visually Enhance your spreadsheet with graphic effects Reuse data from other Microsoft Office documents Team up and share spreadsheets with colleagues Here's HOW You'll Learn It Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away
Timed Readings: Fifty 400-Word Passages with Questions for Building Reading Speed (Book Three) (Third Edition)
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: Fifty 400-Word Passages with Questions for Building Reading Speed (Book One) (Third Edition)
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: Fifty 400-Word Passages with Questions for Building Reading Speed (Book Two) (Third Edition)
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: Fifty 400-Word Passages with Questions for Building Reading Speed (Book Ten) (Third Edition)
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: Language Arts, Writing
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: Mathematics
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.
Master the GED 2012
by Peterson'sMaster the GED is a comprehensive guide that offers the essential test-prep and review material for the high school equivalency diploma test, including practice tests, subject review, and expert tips on how to score high on each GED test. Readers will find the GED information they need to know-scoring and passing requirements, how to prepare, and what to expect on test day.
Master the GED: Determining Strengths and Weaknesses
by Peterson'sMaster the GED: Determining Strengths and Weaknesses, part of Peterson's Master the GED 2013, is a full-length practice test designed to help you figure out which areas of study you need to pay special attention to when preparing for taking the GED. This diagnostic test consists of six sections, each with its own time allotment and specific instructions. You will encounter each type of question that is also on the official test. Finally, there are detailed answer explanations and instructions on how to evaluate your essay that will reinforce your knowledge and help you learn from your mistakes.
Master the GED: The GED Tests--The Basics
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: Basics presents a thorough introduction to the five GED tests. It discusses the organization and time limits of each test; explains how the GED is scored and what the passing requirements are; and addresses the scheduling and fees and how to check for testing availability. You find out how to retake all or part of the GED and how to receive your GED certificate, what to expect on test day, and how to set a study schedule. The top ten test-taking tips round out this introduction.
Keys to GED Success: Language Arts, Reading
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Reading Test.
Master the GED: The Language Arts, Writing Test
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Language Arts, Writing Test comprises three review chapters exclusively focused on your preparation for the two parts of the Writing test. The material introduces each question type you will encounter in Part I and give you tips and strategies for answering each one. This eBook includes an in-depth writing review to help you with the sentence structure problems that make up about a third of the questions in Part I. The final review chapter pays special attention to the essay you will need to write, reviewing successful writing strategies and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of a number of included sample essays. It concludes with strategies on how to evaluate your own practice essays.
Master the GED: The Science Test
by Peterson'sThe GED Science Test is designed to measure a variety of abilities within the context of life science (biology), earth science (geology and oceanography), space science (astronomy), and physical science (chemistry and physics), and Peterson's Master the GED: The Science Test is your ultimate prep guide for this. After giving you detailed information about each question type and format you will encounter and presenting you with test-taking strategies, this eBook presents you with a review chapter that covers all the subject areas mentioned here. Numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations will further help you review and prepare.
Keys to GED Success: Language Arts, Writing
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Writing Test.
Keys to GED Success: Science
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking and graphic interpretation skills needed to pass the GED Science Test.
Master the GED: The Mathematics Test
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Mathematics Test will thoroughly prepare you for both parts of the GED Math Test. After a brief tutorial about how to use the calculator you are allowed to use during Part I and giving you strategies for solving math problems, this eBook offers in-depth math reviews of numbers (order and laws of operations, integers, fractions, ratios, and square roots, among others), algebra and descriptive statistics, and geometry. You will find sample questions with answer explanations throughout the review chapters for further practice.
Master the GED: The Social Studies Test
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Social Studies Test begins with a detailed explanation of the subject areas and question formats of the Social Studies Test. This is accompanied by practice questions with answer explanations to give you an instant-and visual-review of the type of questions you will encounter. This eBook then reviews the four content areas covered by the Social Studies Test: history, civics and government, economics, and geography. The review sections also include practice questions. To assist readers preparing for the GED in Canada, sections focusing on Canadian history and government are included. You will also find summaries of key U.S. historical documents.
Master the GED: The Language Arts, Reading Test
by Peterson'sPeterson's Master the GED: The Language Arts, Reading Test is your one-stop test preparation for the GED Reading Test. When using this eBoo, you will learn how to read and understand the various types of fiction and nonfiction passages that are included in the Reading Test. For each type, you are presented with sample passages and GED-style questions based on them. At the end of the lesson, you will review some general strategies that apply to every kind of reading passage.
Master the GED: Practice Test 3
by Peterson'sMaster the GED: Practice Test 3, part of Peterson's Master the GED 2013, is a full-length practice test designed to help you prepare for the GED. This practice test consists of six sections, each with its own time allotment and specific instructions. You will encounter each type of question and cover all subject areas that are also on the official test. Finally, there are detailed answer explanations and instructions on how to evaluate your essay that will reinforce your knowledge and help you learn from your mistakes.
Workbook for Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care (2nd edition)
by Hartman PublishingWelcome to the Workbook for Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care This workbook is designed to help you review what you have learned from reading your textbook. For this reason, the workbook is organized around learning objectives, just like the textbook and even your instructor's teaching material. These learning objectives work as a built-in study guide. After completing the exercises for each learning objective in the workbook, ask yourself if you can DO what that learning objective describes. If you can, move on to the next learning objective. If you cannot, just go back to the textbook, reread that learning objective, and try again. The answers to the work¬book exercises are in your instructor's teaching guide.