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Master the GED
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.
TABE Fundamentals
by Steck-VaughnTABE stands for the Tests of Adult Basic Education. These paper-and-pencil tests, published by McGraw-Hill, measure your progress on basic skills. There are five tests in all: Reading, Mathematics Computation, Applied Mathematics, Language, and Spelling.
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.
TABE Fundamentals
by Steck-VaughnThe Tests of Adult Basic Education are designed to meet the needs of adult learners in ABE programs.
Master the GED
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.
Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning 11th Edition
by Peterson'sPeterson's Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning: Your High School Roadmap to College & Career Success is the must-have eBook for middle school and high school students as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you're heading to a four-year college, a community or two-year college, the military, or the workforce, Teens' Guide to College & Career Planning offers expert advice and tools to help you succeed. Chapters include The Big Jump to High School, The First Steps to a Career, Planning Your Education While in High School, Tackling the Tests (ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and TOEFL), The College Search, Applying to College, Financial Aid Dollars and Sense, Other Options After High School, The Military Option, Jump into Work, Survival Skills, and more. Throughout the book, you'll find real-life advice from students, guidance counselors, parents, and college admissions counselors; helpful checklists and worksheets to help keep you organized; essential information to help you decide if the military is right for you; expert financial aid advice and information on scholarships, grants, athletic awards, loans, work-study, and more. Fun graphics along with the informative, easy-to-read chapters make this the perfect guide for the teen on the go.
Green Careers in Building and Landscaping
by Peterson'sAs part of Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping, this eBook offers detailed information on various careers in the following: building design and construction; installation, You'll also find up-to-date data on job trends, work environment, career paths, earning potential, education/license requirements, and contact information for additional resources. Bonus sections include "What Does Being Green Mean," a look at the current interest in sustainability, and "Essays on the Importance of Sustainability," inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by folks at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. For more information see Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping.
Master the GED
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.
TABE Fundamentals
by Steck-VaughnThe Tests of Adult Basic Education are designed to meet the needs of adult learners in ABE programs. Written and designed to be relevant to adult learners' lives and interests, this material focuses on the life, job, academic, and problem-solving skills that the typical adult needs.
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking and graphic interpretation skills needed to pass the GED Science Test.
Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care
by Hartman PublishingWelcome to the world of health care. Health care happens in many places. Nursing assistants work in many of these settings. In each setting similar tasks will be performed. However, each setting is also unique. This textbook will focus on long-term care
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Reading Test.
The Protection Officer Training Manual (7th edition)
by International Foundation for Protection OfficersThis revised edition retains the exceptional organization and coverage of the previous editions and is designed for the training and certification needs of first-line security officers and supervisors throughout the private and public security industry. * Completely updated with coverage of all core security principles * Course text for the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Program * Includes all new sections on information security, terrorism awareness, and first response during crises.
Century 21 Accounting
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.
Comptia A+ Certification
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
Green Careers in Building and Landscaping
by Peterson'sThinking about a green career or looking for a college or university that promotes great green programs? Peterson's Green Careers in Building and Landscaping pinpoints the best opportunities in building design and construction; installation, operations, and energy efficiency; commercial industrial, and residential design; landscaping, groundskeeping, and turf care; and policy, analysis, advocacy, and regulatory affairs-with job details as well as info on colleges, organizations, and institutions that offer courses, degrees, certification, and training/retraining-that can lead to a green career.Green Careers in Building and Landscaping offers inspirational and insightful essays on the importance of sustainability, written by individuals at the forefront of environmental organizations, university sustainability efforts, and college training programs. Essay writers include folks with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Second Nature, Earth911.com, University of Arizona, Philadelphia University, and Skanska USA Building Inc.Green Careers in Building and Landscaping also features an exclusive bonus section, "What Is the New Green Economy," which examines the current interest in sustainability. You'll also find building and landscaping-related features, including interviews with individuals in a variety of green careers. Other feature articles offer useful tips and advice for a more sustainable life.
Century 21 Accounting
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.
Master the GED
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.
TABE Fundamentals
by Steck-VaughnThe seven Test of Adult Basic Education in Reading, Mathematics Computation, Applied Mathematics, Language, Vocabulary, Language Mechanics, and Spelling are designed to meet the needs of adult learners in ABE programs. Written and designed to be relevant to adult learners' lives and interests, this material focuses on the problem-solving skills that are typical of adult need. Because of the increasing importance of thinking skills in any curriculum, TABE Fundamentals focuses on critical thinking throughout the material presented for each TABE Objective.
Keys to GED Success
by Steck-VaughnThis book focuses on the thinking skills needed to pass the GED Language Arts, Writing Test.
Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants (8th Edition)
by Sheila A. Sorrentino and Leighann N. RemmertWith step-by-step instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures, Mosby''s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 8th Edition makes it easy to master the skills you need to succeed as a nursing assistant. Known for its visual approach and comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage, this market-leading text emphasizes the importance of the patient or resident as a person, communication, safety, comfort, effective delegation, and teamwork and time management. This edition provides expanded content on the person''s rights and pressure ulcers. The updated companion CD includes three new procedures, an updated audio glossary, and more. Written by respected educator Sheila Sorrentino and expert co-author Leighann Remmert, Mosby''s Textbook for Nursing Assistants makes nurse assisting easy to learn. Complete coverage includes the knowledge and skills needed by the nursing assistant. A clear, readable writing style is supplemented with hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations. Over 100 procedures are divided into pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure sections for easier learning. Skills on the NNAAP® exam are highlighted throughout and have been updated to match the 2012 test plan. Delegation Guidelines identify your specific responsibilities in accepting commonly delegated tasks. Teamwork and Time Management boxes indicate ways you can efficiently work with and help nursing team members. Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes detail measures and cautions for providing safe, effective patient care. Caring About Culture boxes help you learn about the beliefs and customs of other cultures so you can provide appropriate care. Focus on Children and Older Persons boxes provide age-specific information about the special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons. Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in these settings. Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for what to say and ask when communicating with residents, visitors, and the nursing team. Key abbreviations are included at the beginning of each chapter, with a comprehensive glossary at the back of the book. Key terms introduce chapter content with the important words and phrases. Chapter Review Questions are useful in guiding your study, reviewing what you have learned, and studying for a test or the competency evaluation. CD icons indicate skills included on the companion CD. Video clip icons indicate skills for which video clips are included on the free Evolve companion website. Video icons indicate skills included in the Mosby''s Nursing Assistant Video Skills 3. 0 DVDs (sold separately). The Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review corresponds to chapters in the text and encourages learning with a wide variety of exercises that challenge you to remember what you''ve learned. It also includes over 100 checklists, one for each procedure in the textbook. The Competency Evaluation Review includes content review, skills evaluation review, and two practice exams. Sold separately. NEW! The Person''s Rights and Pressure Ulcers chapters cover these key areas. NEW Focus on PRIDE boxes highlight personal and professional responsibility, rights and respect, independence and social interaction, delegation and teamwork, and ethics and laws to help you promote pride in the person, family, and yourself. Two laminated, pocket-sized cards include information on normal vital signs, common measurement conversions, positioning, a 24-hour clock, and abdominal and lateral regions. Updated companion CD contains interactive procedures, including three new procedures, an updated audio glossary, and a new Spanish audio glossary with phrases and terms. An updated A&P review, Body Spectrum, is available on the CD and on the Evolve companion website.
Master the GED
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.
TABE Fundamentals
by Steck-VaughnThe seven Tests of Adult Basic Education in Reading, Mathematics Computation, Applied Mathematics, Language, Vocabulary, Language Mechanics, and Spelling are designed to meet the needs of adult learners in TABE programs. Written and designed to be relevant to adult learners' lives and interests, this material focuses on the problem-solving skills that are typical of adult needs. Because of the increasing importance of thinking skills in any curriculum, TABE Fundamentals focuses on critical thinking throughout the material presented for each TABE Objective.