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Environmental Biology and Ecology Laboratory Manual (Fifth Edition)
by Les M. LynnThis manual has engaging lab exercises for students learning environmental biology and ecology and also intends to spark a curiosity into the environment around them.
The Essay Connection: Readings for Writers
by Lynn Z. BloomTHE ESSAY CONNECTION is a provocative, timely collection of rhetorically arranged essays by professional and student writers. It stimulates critical thinking on ethical, social, and political issues, enabling users to make connections and write with an informed viewpoint. Essays range from the personal to the scientific and cover a variety of modes--narration, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion--to prompt users' interest in different disciplines and genres. Professionally written essays (by scientists, economists, and journalists, among others), as well as, user essays inspire and motivate readers. Unlike excerpts found in other readers, most essays are printed in their entirety, thus serving as better models for user writing. Throughout the text, Bloom offers practical, clear advice on writing that complements the essays. Rich visuals, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction provide a full set of models to bolster critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The ninth edition offers more than 30 new essays to stimulate the readers' interest. An expanded argument casebook, as well as, new visuals, poems, and works of creative nonfiction and fiction build on the strengths of previous editions. New material on the Book Companion Website strengthens the readers' writing and reading comprehension skills.
The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms: Key Insights for Reading God’s Word
by Brian Webster David R. BeachThe Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms provides fundamental information regarding the meaning, background, context, and application of the Psalms. In addition to practical application, numerous charts are included that provide information about the various types of psalms (messianic, prophetic, etc.) along with a quick reference list of psalms that lend themselves to being used for worship or personal meditation or as a basis for praying the Scriptures. Through the use of full-color visual images, the message and world of the Psalms are brought to life in a way never before presented, making this book not only an excellent resource for understanding the Psalms, but a wonderful gift as well. The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms is a must-have for students of the Bible, pastors, and anyone who desires to possess a unique reference guide to these ancient works of poetry and worship.
Essential French Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Brigitte Edelston Robin AdamsonEssential French Grammar will help you get more out of your study of French. Essential French Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to French grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential French Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 18 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practice what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real French. Essential French Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate French grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive on-line features:NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.END-OF-UNIT SUMMARIES AND ONLINE TESTSSummaries and tests to help you keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of French.
The Essential Guide to Effect Sizes: Statistical Power, Meta-analysis, and the Interpretation of Research Results
by Paul D. EllisThis succinct and jargon-free introduction to effect sizes gives students and researchers the tools they need to interpret the practical significance of their results. Using a class-tested approach that includes numerous examples and step-by-step exercises, it introduces and explains three of the most important issues relating to the practical significance of research results: the reporting and interpretation of effect sizes (Part I), the analysis of statistical power (Part II), and the meta-analytic pooling of effect size estimates drawn from different studies (Part III). The book concludes with a handy list of recommendations for those actively engaged in or currently preparing research projects.
The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century
by Amanda HesserWinner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award in General Cooking: All the best recipes from 150 years of distinguished food journalism-a volume to take its place in America's kitchens alongside Mastering the Art of French Cooking and How to Cook Everything. Amanda Hesser, the well-known New York Times food columnist, brings her signature voice and expertise to this compendium of influential and delicious recipes from chefs, home cooks, and food writers. Devoted Times subscribers will find the many treasured recipes they have cooked for years--Plum Torte, David Eyre's Pancake, Pamela Sherrid's Summer Pasta--as well as favorites from the early Craig Claiborne New York Times Cookbook and a host of other classics--from 1940s Caesar salad and 1960s flourless chocolate cake to today's fava bean salad and no-knead bread. Hesser has cooked and updated every one of the 1,000-plus recipes here. Her chapter introductions showcase the history of American cooking, and her witty and fascinating headnotes share what makes each recipe special. The Essential New York Times Cookbook is for people who grew up in the kitchen with Claiborne, for curious cooks who want to serve a nineteenth-century raspberry granita to their friends, and for the new cook who needs a book that explains everything from how to roll out dough to how to slow-roast fish--a volume that will serve as a lifelong companion.
Essentials of Screenwriting
by Richard WalterHollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg alone, plus hundreds of other Hollywood blockbusters and prestigious indie productions, including two recent Oscar winners for best original screenplay-Milk (2008) and Sideways (2006). In this updated edition, Walter integrates his highly coveted lessons and principles from Screenwriting with material from his companion text, The Whole Picture, and includes new advice on how to turn a raw idea into a great movie or TV script-and sell it. There is never a shortage of aspiring screenwriters, and this book is their bible.
Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age, 4th Edition
by Joseph Migga KizzaThe frequency of new editions of this book is indicative of the rapid and tremendous changes in the fields of computer and information sciences. First published in 1995, the book has rapidly gone through three editions already and now we are in the fourth. Over this period, we have become more dependent on computer and telecommunication technology than ever before and computer technology has become ubiquitous. Since I started writing on social computing, I have been advocating a time when we, as individuals and as nations, will become totally dependent on computing technology. That time is almost on us. Evidence of this is embodied in the rapid convergence of telecommunication, broadcasting, and computing devices; the miniaturization of these devices; and the ever increasing storage capacity , speed of computation, and ease of use. These qualities have been a big pulling force sucking in millions of new users every day, sometimes even those unwilling. Other appealing features of these devices are the increasing number of applications, apps, as they are increasingly becoming known, and being wireless and easily portable. Whether small or big, these new gizmos have become the centerpiece of an individual’s social and economic activities and the main access point for all information. Individuals aside, computing technology has also become the engine that drives the nations’ strategic and security infrastructures that control power grids, gas and oil storage facilities, transportation, and all forms of national communication, including emergency services.
Ethics and Educational Policy (International Library of the Philosophy of Education Volume 21)
by Kenneth A. StrikeThis is a philosophical treatment of the conceptual and normative aspects of topics which are currently a matter of policy debate in education. The authors have focussed on such concepts as liberty, autonomy, equality and pluralism, and have provided a philosophical commentary which relates these concepts both to a background of philosophical literature, and to the institutional contexts and policy debates in which they function. The book will be of significance to all policy makers who need to gain an understanding of the values and concepts involved in major policy problems.
Eureka!
by Wagman-Geller MarleneThe fascinating inspirations behind common inventions and creations- from Barbie to Sweet and Low to Mt. Rushmore. The slinky was born aboard a World War II ship. The Barbie doll was inspired by a German sex toy. Weight Watchers began with a Jewish housewife in Queens, New York. Eureka! explores the fascinating stories behind these famous creations and many others-from blue jeans to the Taj Mahal to Mickey Mouse-detailing the relationships between inspirations and their inventors. Readers will delight in the intriguing-and sometimes surprising-origins behind the ideas that have shaped the world. .
The European Union and Global Governance: A Handbook (Routledge International Handbooks Ser.)
by David J. Bailey Jens-Uwe WunderlichThe European Union and Global Governance: A Handbook aims to analyse contemporary debates in European Studies in order to provide lessons for the development, design and normative evaluation of global governance. It brings together scholars of European studies and international relations, where much of the literature on regional and global governance is located, thereby providing interdisciplinary lessons from the study of European Union and its governance that can be used to re-evaluate processes of global governance. Each chapter examines methodological, theoretical or empirical discussions within European studies in order to draw insights for current developments in global governance.
The Everything Classical Mythology Book: From The Heights Of Mount Olympus To The Depths Of The Underworld - All You Need To Know About The Classical Myths (The Everything Books)
by Nancy ConnerRomance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal. No, it's not the latest reality TV search for love--it's classical mythology.For years, people have turned to the ancient Greek and Roman myths for entertaining reading, unbelievable storylines, unique characters, and unparalleled drama. This guide explains the great stories and how they still influence literature, entertainment, and everyday life. From heroes and heroines to monsters and villains, this entertaining guide covers it all. Inside, you will learn how:The Greeks defeated the TitansOdysseus tricked the CyclopsHercules accomplished the twelve laborsPeruses slew MedusaThe Greeks bested the TrojansHades abducted PersephoneBellerophon killed the Chimera With an easy reference chart of the gods and goddesses and their interrelations, this action-packed book helps you bring classical mythology to life!
The Everything Creative Writing Book
by Wendy Burt-ThomasMany people can write. But writing well enough to get published takes hours of practice, the ability to take criticism, and expert advice. Filled with stories and tips from published authors, this easy-to-use guide teaches you the basics of the writing craft. Whether you want to create poems or plays, children's books or online blogs, romance novels or a memoir, you'll learn to write more effectively and creatively. Published author, editor, and PR consultant Wendy Burt-Thomas covers all aspects of writing, including how to:Prepare to write, from planning to research to organizationProperly structure your piece to fit your chosen genre Stay focused during the drafting and editing processesWork with other authorsOvercome writer's blockMarket your writingWhether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, you'll find all you need to spark creativity and get your works in print. With exercises, techniques, samples, and interviews with published writers, The Everything Creative Writing Book, 2nd Edition will turn any dedicated craftsman into a great writer.
The Everything Creative Writing Book: All you need to know to write novels, plays, short stories, screenplays, poems, articles, or blogs
by Wendy Burt-ThomasMany people can write. But writing well enough to get published takes hours of practice, the ability to take criticism, and expert advice. Filled with stories and tips from published authors, this easy-to-use guide teaches you the basics of the writing craft. Whether you want to create poems or plays, children's books or online blogs, romance novels or a memoir, you'll learn to write more effectively and creatively. Published author, editor, and PR consultant Wendy Burt-Thomas covers all aspects of writing, including how to:Prepare to write, from planning to research to organizationProperly structure your piece to fit your chosen genre Stay focused during the drafting and editing processesWork with other authorsOvercome writer's blockMarket your writing
The Everything Creative Writing Book, 2nd Edition
by Wendy Burt-ThomasAll you need to craft well-written and marketable stories, screenplays, blogs, and more
The Everything Economics Book: From Theory to Practice, Your Complete Guide to Understanding Economics Today (The Everything Books)
by David A. MayerThe Dismal Science. The Worldly Philosophy. The Science of Scarcity. Most people think economics is one of the most challenging and complex fields of study. But with this book, it doesn't have to be! You will learn how the U.S. economy works in unbiased, easy-to-understand language. And you can learn it without the complex equations, arcane graphs, and technical jargon you'll find in most economic texts.David A. Mayer and Melanie E. Fox explain:Why and how we tradeHow the government intervenes in marketsUnemployment and inflationSupply and demandCompetitive, financial, and foreign exchange marketsHow the economy is measured You will also learn about the causes and fallout of the recent recession and how global climate change may transform the way our economy operates. Most important, with this introduction, you'll learn how our complex and dynamic economy affects the way we actually live our lives.
The Everything European Travel Phrase Book
by The Everything Series Editors¿Dónde está la estación de trenes?Dov'è la stazione?Où est la gare?Wo ist der Bahnhof?There's too much to see as you travel through Europe to waste time being lost in translation. Add The Everything European Travel Phrase Book to your e-library and you'll never be at a loss for the right words again. Whether you're looking for the train station or ordering your dinner, you'll find exactly what you need in this handy multi-language reference. With translations in Spanish, Italian, French, and German, you'll be ready to go wherever the Eurail takes you.
The Everything Groom Book: A survival guide for men!
by Shelly HagenWithout question, you love your bride-to-be and want to spend the rest of your life with her. Ever since you popped the question, however, she's seemed somewhat different--more anxious, more neurotic, and more fixated on the "little things" like flowers, bridal registry china, and why the bridesmaids hate their dresses. Before you head for the back door, take a deep breath--help is on the way.The Everything Groom Book is here to help you keep your sanity while your fiancé loses hers. Get no-nonsense advice on how to:Handle the emotional roller coasterChoose a wedding location and dateNarrow down the guest listKnow when to give your opinion--and when to hold backSmooth over disagreements From timing the engagement to enjoying your honey-moon, The Everything Groom Book is your ticket to a hassle-free wedding.
The Everything Guide to Writing Nonfiction: All You Need to Write and Sell Exceptional Nonfiction Books, Articles, Essays, Reviews, and Memoirs (The Everything Books)
by Richard D. BankEveryone wants to be a published writer. But only a few manage to break into print. In this guide, Richard D. Bank provides expert advice to help you reach your goals of writing and selling articles, essays, and books. Featuring step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of writing, including how to:Master the elements of creative nonfictionConduct interviews and take accurate notesFind your unique voiceDevelop good research and editing skills Write with authority and confidenceSell writing to periodicals and publishersWhether you want to write an intimate memoir, a magazine story, or a scholarly article, you&’ll find all you need to see your bylines in print.
Everything Is Wrong with Me
by Jason MulgrewA memoir of startling insight, divine comedy, and irreversible, unconscionable stupidity Fans of Jason Mulgrew's wildly popular blog know that everything really is wrong with him. The product of a raucous, not-just-semi-but-fully-dysfunctional Philadelphia family, Jason has seen it all-from Little League games of unspeakable horror to citywide parades ending in stab wounds; from hard-partying longshoremen fathers to feathered-hair, no-nonsense, kindhearted mothers; and from conscience-crippling Catholic dogmas to the equally confounding religion of women. With chapter titles like "My Bird: Inadequacy and Redemption" (no, he is not referring to a parakeet) and "On the Relationship Between Genetics and Hustling," Everything Is Wrong with Me proves that, as Jason puts it, "writing is a fantastical exercise in manic depression"-but he never fails to ensure that laughter is part of the routine. With echoes of Jean Shepherd transplanted to Philly in the eighties and nineties, this book is a must-read for every person who looks back wistfully on his or her childhood and family and wonders, "What were we thinking?"
The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary: Finding a solution has never been easier!
by Charles TimmermanEven the best crossword puzzlers need a little help sometimes. And if you prefer your puzzles in large print, here's a crossword dictionary you don't need a magnifying glass to read! This easy-to-read dictionary is your ultimate resource for those tricky crossword dilemmas. It's packed to the brim with more than 60,000 answer words compiled by puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman. Featuring a range of entries, including:Contradict 4 deny 5 belie, rebut 6 negate, refuteCow chow 3 hay 4 feed 5 grassFootball official 3 ref 8 linesmanNervous 4 edgy 5 goosy, tense 6 onedge, uneasy 9 illateaseLiterary governess 4 eyrePeeved 4 ired, sore 5 angry, cross 6 inapet 8 upinarmsRemove 4 dele, doff, oust 5 erase, evict 8 takeawayShakespearean forest 5 ardenYou won't miss a word--from the common to the complex--with The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary. It's the perfect large-print crossword companion.
The Everything® Large-Print Crossword Dictionary
by Charles TimmermanEven the best crossword puzzlers need a little help sometimes. And if you prefer your puzzles in large print, here's a crossword dictionary you don't need a magnifying glass to read! This easy-to-read dictionary is your ultimate resource for those tricky crossword dilemmas. It's packed to the brim with more than 60,000 answer words compiled by puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman. Featuring a range of entries, including: Contradict 4 deny 5 belie, rebut 6 negate, refute Cow chow 3 hay 4 feed 5 grass Football official 3 ref 8 linesman Nervous 4 edgy 5 goosy, tense 6 onedge, uneasy 9 illatease Literary governess 4 eyre Peeved 4 ired, sore 5 angry, cross 6 inapet 8 upinarms Remove 4 dele, doff, oust 5 erase, evict 8 takeaway Shakespearean forest 5 arden You won't miss a word--from the common to the complex--with The Everything Large-Print Crossword Dictionary. It's the perfect large-print crossword companion.
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book
by Katie MartinShe's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to:Plan the perfect celebration--within budgetSave money where it countsSort through the guest list and design the seating chartsEnsure that the reception runs smoothlyThis updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!
The Everything Mother of the Bride Book: A survival guide for mom!
by Katie MartinShe's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to:Plan the perfect celebration--within budgetSave money where it countsSort through the guest list and design the seating chartsEnsure that the reception runs smoothlyThis updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!
The Everything® Mother of the Bride Book (2nd Edition)
by Katie MartinShe's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to: Plan the perfect celebration--within budget; Save money where it counts; Sort through the guest list and design the seating charts; Ensure that the reception runs smoothly; and more. This updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!