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Crosswalk Coach for the Common Core State Standards, English Language Arts (Grade #3)
by Charles ValleThis resource book provides an easy approach to teaching the Common Core State Standards and is a great professional development tool for educators.
Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court
by Jeff ShesolDuring Franklin Roosevelt's first term, a narrow conservative majority on the US Supreme Court struck down several key elements of the New Deal legislation. The ensuing fight engulfed the country. Providing new evidence and fresh insight, Jeff Shesol unfolds like a thriller, with vivid characters and unexpected twists, why understanding the Court fight is essential to understanding the presidency, personality, and legacy of FDR-and to understanding America at a crossroads in its history.
See How It's Made: Clothes, Toys, Shoes, Food, Drinks, Skateboards
by Penny Smith Lorrie MackThis start-to-finish look at how everyday objects are made takes readers onto the factory floor to see glass being blown, apple juice being pressed, and LEGO bricks being assembled.
Beowulf
by Burton RaffelBeowulf is the earliest extant poem in a modern European language-- reflecting a feudal, newly Christian world of heroes and monsters, blood and victory, life and death. Its beauty, power, and artistry have kept it alive for more than thirteen centuries.
Schooled in Murder (Tom & Scott Mysteries #12)
by Mark Richard ZubroTom Mason, Chicago area high school teacher, has been teaching at Grover Cleveland High School for a while--long enough to loathe the faculty meetings and long enough to know that as bad as they are, they aren't fatal. Usually. Having had all he can take of the endless bickering, picking and factional disputes, he sneaks out of the meeting for a short break only to find the meeting over when he returns, the usual suspects having departed to the four winds. Having decided that this was a sign of his good fortune, he decides to see if the stockroom actually has the supplies he needs. What he finds there however is a trysting couple in the dark (one married, the other not) and, once the light is turned on, a dead body in the corner. The body is that of one of his colleagues who stormed out of the faculty meeting earlier, a blackboard eraser stuffed into her lifeless mouth. Having disappeared from the meeting at roughly the same time, Tom finds himself in the unwelcome position of prime suspect and with the help of his husband, former baseball player Scott Carpenter, he'll have to figure out who really killed the other teacher before the crime is pinned on him.
World Economic Outlook October 1992: A Survey by the Staff of the International Monetary Fund
by International Monetary FundWorld economic activity showed signs of revival in the first half of 1992 as some major economies slowly began to emerge from the cyclical downturns of 1990–91. During the next 12 months, world growth is expected to continue to recover at a moderate pace: following stagnation in 1991, world output is projected to expand by 1 percent in 1992 and by 3 percent in 1993, close to the average growth rate during the past two decades but somewhat less than experienced after the two previous—and more pronounced—recessions in 1974–75 and 1981–82 (Chart 1). Recent progress in reducing inflation is likely to continue in most countries. the growth of world trade is forecast to rise from 2¼percent in 1991 to 6¾percent in 1993.
Staff Studies
by International Monetary FundBeginning in the late 1970s, and extending to the present, a large number of industrial countries initiated a process of financial deregulation and liberalization. the gains from this have been substantial, including increased access to credit markets by households and enterprises, higher rates of remuneration on deposits, and a more market-determined allocation of resources.
World Economic Outlook, May 1994
by International Monetary FundThe World Economic Outlook presents the IMF staff’s analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc. ), and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects. It is usually prepared twice a year, as documentation for meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, and forms the main instrument of the IMF’s global surveillance activities.
Policy Coordination in the European Monetary System
by International Monetary FundOver the last four decades, one area that has evolved rapidly in the international economy, albeit not without periodic setbacks, has been the domain of economic interdependence. As noted by Cooper (1968) early on, the increasingly close linkages that interdependence has prompted among national economies can either enhance or constrain their ability to pursue domestic objectives.
The Common Agricultural Policy of the European Community: Principles and Consequences
by International Monetary FundThe adoption of a common agricultural policy (CAP) was incorporated in the Treaty of Rome, which came into force in 1958 and laid the foundation for the European Community (EC). <P><P> It was listed among the steps that needed to be taken to establish a "common market," without customs duties or quantitative restrictions between member slates, and a common commercial policy toward third countries.
Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead
by Sara MilesA woman who runs a church food pantry describes how Jesus has worked in her life and the lives of those she encounters. "I came late to Christianity," writes Sara Miles, "knocked upside down by a mid-life conversion centered around eating a literal chunk of bread. I hadn't decided to profess an article of doctrine, but discovered a force blowing uncontrollably through the world. " In this new book, Sara Miles tells what happened when she decided to follow the flesh and blood Jesus by doing something real. For everyone afraid to feed hungry strangers, love the unlovable, or go to dark places to bless and heal, she offers hope. She holds out the promise of a God who gave a bunch of housewives and fishermen authority to forgive sins and raise the dead, and who continues to call us to action. And she tells, in vivid, heartbreakingly honest stories, how the ordinary people around her are transformed by taking up God's work in the world. Sara Miles offers a fresh, fully embodied faith that sweeps away the anxious formulas of religion to reveal the scandalous power of eating with sinners, embracing the unclean, and loving the wrong people. Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead is her inspiring book for undomesticated Christians who still believe, as she writes, "that Jesus has given us the power to be Jesus."
Issues and Developments in International Trade Policy
by International Monetary FundThe growth in world trade slowed in the first half of the 1980s compared with both the previous decade and relative to output. the slowdown in the early 1980s was particularly pronounced in developing countries, whose share of world trade has tended to decline. World trade growth picked up during 1986-87 and exceeded the growth of world output, but by a narrower margin than in the 1970s
The Federal Republic of Germany: Adjustment in a Surplus Country
by International Monetary FundThe current expansion in the Federal Republic of Germany, which began at the end of 1982, has now completed its sixth year. Late phases of cyclical expansions are often characterized by a variety of stresses and imbalances--production bottlenecks, rising costs and prices, falling profits, lower savings ratios, and higher costs of financing new investment--that presage a downturn, but so far no appreciable negative signals of this sort are evident in the German economy.
The European Monetary System in the Context of the Integration of European Financial Markets
by International Monetary FundIn 1979 the European Monetary System (EMS) was established to create a "zone of monetary stability" within the European Community (EC). This zone of stability was to be achieved by means of close monetary cooperation and coordinated exchange rate management.
The Role of National Saving in the World Economy
by International Monetary FundThe critical importance of saving for the maintenance of strong and sustainable growth in the world economy, for external adjustment, and for the amelioration of the international debt problem is well recognized.
The Conduct of Monetary Policy in the Major Industrial Countries: Instruments and Operating Procedures
by International Monetary FundWith the increased integration of world financial markets, developments in these markets are exerting more influence on exchange rate movements. Indeed, models of exchange rate determination usually include interest rates as one of the primary explanatory variables.
MULTIMOD Mark II: A Revised and Extended Model
by International Monetary FundMULTIMOD (MULTI-region econometric MODel) was designed to analyze the effects of industrial country policies on major macroeconomic variables, both in the developed and developing worlds.
World Economic Outlook Interim Assessment January 1993
by International Monetary FundRecent months have been characterized by flagging consumer and business confidence, weaker-than-expected economic activity--especially in Europe and Japan--and considerable tensions in foreign exchange markets. Despite encouraging signs of increased growth in the United States, these developments have cast new doubts on the prospects for recovery in the industrial world after what has already been two years of weak growth or recession in many countries. There are two main reasons for the pervasive sluggishness of growth. the most important is the deflationary impact in a number of countries of balance sheet adjustments by the private sector following the recent correction of inflated asset prices. an additional factor is the negative effects of high interest rates in Europe, stemming from the strong fiscal expansion that accompanied German unification, and inadequate progress toward inflation convergence and budgetary consolidation in a number of countries. the persistent currency turbulence since September, growing tensions over trade, and other indications of a reduced commitment to international policy cooperation in the major industrial countries have contributed to increased uncertainty. In these circumstances, there is a critical need for confidence-building economic policies to strengthen the prospects for growth without jeopardizing financial market stability or the considerable progress that has been achieved in reducing inflation.
Risk Management and the Pension Fund Industry
by Todd Groome Nicolas Blancher François Haas Rupert Thorne Oksana Khadarina Kazunari OhashiAs financial markets develop, a variety of nonbank institutions, such as insurers, pension funds, mutual funds, and hedge funds, have been increasing their exposure to market and credit risks. This chapter is the second in a series on the financial stability implications of this reallocation and transfer of risk, following the chapter, Risk Transfer and the Insurance Industry, in the April 2004 GFSR. This chapter focuses on pension funds, as significant institutional investors.
Healing Power of Minerals, Special Nutrients, and Trace Elements
by Paul BergnerYou can enjoy robust health without relying on a lowfat diet or bottles full of nutritional supplements. You don't even have to give up meat. The secret lies in The Healing Power of Minerals, Special Nutrients, and Trace Elements. From calcium and iron to the essential fatty acids and beyond, minerals are the hard-working dietary necessities that supply the body's building materials, affect digestion, and perform other tasks crucial to health and fitness. Modern farming and food processing rob food of valuable nutrients. But respected nutritionist, herbalist, and researcher Paul Bergner explains, item by item, how to restore 22 important minerals and other nutrients to your diet. You will learn how much of each you need and which foods and herbs can provide it. Find out just how easy and enjoyable good nutrition be! Includes image descriptions.
George R. R. Martin Starter Pack 4-Book Bundle
by George R. R. MartinThe epic saga that inspired HBO's Game of Thrones made George R. R. Martin an international phenomenon, but there's much more to this versatile, prolific, and original author. In addition to the book that kicks off A Song of Ice of Fire, this eBook bundle includes Dreamsongs: Volume I, which showcases Martin's early writings; Fevre Dream, the acclaimed author's reinvention of the vampire novel; and The Armageddon Rag, a thrilling story of psychedelic--and apocalyptic--rock. Spanning genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and suspense, Martin's virtuosic talents will surprise and delight even his most devoted fans. A GAME OF THRONES "The only fantasy series I'd put on a level with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings . . . It's a fantasy series for hip, smart people, even those who don't read fantasy."--Chicago Tribune In a land where summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. As sinister forces mass beyond the kingdom's protective Wall, the king's powers are failing--his most trusted adviser is dead and his enemies are emerging from the shadows of the throne. At the center of the conflict lie the Starks of Winterfell, a family as harsh and unyielding as the frozen land they were born to. Now Lord Eddard Stark is reluctantly summoned to serve as the king's new Hand, an appointment that threatens to sunder not only his family but the kingdom itself. DREAMSONGS: VOLUME I "The ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other."--The Guardian (U.K.) Gathered here are the very best of Martin's early works, including his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker award-winning stories, cool fan pieces, and the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which his New York Times bestselling children's book of the same title originated. With extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs: Volume I is a rare treat, offering fascinating insights into Martin's journey from young writer to award-winning master. FEVRE DREAM "An adventure into the heart of darkness that transcends even the most inventive vampire novels."--Los Angeles Herald Examiner Abner Marsh, a struggling riverboat captain, suspects that something's amiss when he is approached by a wealthy aristocrat with a lucrative offer. The hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York doesn't care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh's dilapidated fleet. Not until the maiden voyage of Fevre Dream does Marsh realize that he has joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare--and humankind's most impossible dream. THE ARMAGEDDON RAG "The best novel concerning the American pop music culture of the sixties I've ever read."--Stephen King Onetime underground journalist Sandy Blair has come a long way from his radical roots in the sixties--until he's drawn back by the bizarre and brutal murder of a rock promoter who made millions with a band called the Nazgûl. As Sandy investigates the crime, he finds himself drawn back into his own past. For a new messiah has resurrected the Nazgûl along with a requiem of demonism, mind control, and death, whose apocalyptic tune only Sandy may be able to change.
We'll Be Home for Christmas
by Helenkay DimonBook three in The Holloway SeriesNo man likes having his bedroom skills described as forgettable, but that's just what Lila Payne does when she runs into Spencer Thomas again. When she discovers that he'd lied about his name during their brief three-day romp a few months before, she's so angry that she pretends she doesn't remember him.Spence regrets his deception, but not as much as he regrets that their time together didn't last longer. When she shows up in his town, looking to revitalize her uncle's mountain resort, Spence is determined to help. Maybe rescuing Lila from a hopeless renovation project will get him in her good graces-and back in her bed.Lila has no interest in being rescued, and Spence is insulted by her stubborn rebuffs and her "faulty" memory. But when rehab work turns into an after-hours meeting, the two of them are in for a night that just might prove unforgettable...For more stories of Holloway, check out It's Not Christmas Without You and Lean on Me, available now!33,000 words
A Galactic Holiday
by Anna Hackett Stacy Gail Sasha SummersDo androids dream of electric sugar plums?A detective who refuses to modify her body teams up with her cyborg rival to track down a burglar who is putting toys into homes. A solitary ice miner finds love and friendship while stranded on the surface of Galileo. And two hardheaded negotiators put their differences aside to evade an assassin and save their planets. Enjoy these visions of Christmases yet to come with three science-fiction novellas from Carina Press.Edited by Angela James, this anthology includes:How the Glitch Saved Christmas, by Stacy GailGalileo's Holiday, by Sasha SummersWinter Fusion, by Anna HackettStories also available for purchase separately.86,000 words
Return to Me
by Morgan O’neillThe third novel in the Roman Time Travel series, Return to Me finds time traveler Gigi Perrin happily settled into twenty-first century life with her husband, the former Roman senator and military commander, Quintus Magnus. Gigi has resumed her successful musical career, playing the flute for her adoring fans, while making her first foray into Hollywood by creating the musical score for a feature film about the Roman emperor Nero.At the film's wrap party, Gigi is presented with a gift to commemorate her work: an ancient Roman ring depicting the goddess Victoria. Stunned, she and Magnus recognize it as the very ring that brought them together, and the one subsequently stolen from her and lost in A.D. 410. How did it make its way back to them? Magnus believes the answer is clear; Victoria sent it as a warning about their dear friend, Princess Galla Placidia. They start researching what happened to Placidia after Gigi and Magnus time-traveled from the barbarous fifth century. To their shock, they discover Placidia's life took a series of terrible turns, culminating with the murders of her children. Realizing they have no other choice, Gigi and Magnus prepare to embark on a perilous quest to go back in time and rescue them. But one ominous question remains - how can they save the children without altering the course of history? Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Abolitionist’s Secret
by Becky LowerIn 1856 New York, Heather Fitzpatrick, a bashful abolitionist, falls for young Army lieutenant David Whitman, who is tracking a runaway slave - the very slave she and her parents rescued from the hands of the slavemongers a few nights earlier.Despite their divergent views on slavery, romance ensues when David dances with Heather at the Cotillion Ball and later that night, walks her home. An engagement quickly follows. When he receives word that his father is ailing, David wants her to accompany him home to Savannah to meet his family.Heather wants to make the trip with him, especially since his father's death seems imminent. With her maid as chaperone, they board the train heading South. After his father passes, his mother insists any marriage will have to wait the requisite year, which is proper for mourning. She hopes to send Heather home for the year, and to use the time to dissuade David from his foolish choice, especially since his mother has already handpicked his potential bride from a neighboring plantation.Heather longs to stay to wait out the year, and to begin teaching the slaves how to read and write, since she knows those accomplishments will be needed when slavery comes to an end.But she knows the South is no place for an abolitionist.Sensuality Level: Sensual