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Super-Entscheider: Effektive Entscheidungsfindung in dynamischen und unsicheren Zeiten
by Claudio Feser Daniella Laureiro-Martinez Karolin Frankenberger Stefano BrusoniVerbessern Sie die Entscheidungen, die Sie tagtäglich treffen, mithilfe neuester neurowissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse drastisch! Täglich treffen wir Hunderte von Entscheidungen, von kleinen - wie die Frage, was wir heute anziehen und wie wir zur Arbeit fahren - bis hin zu großen - wie die Unternehmensstrategie und die Frage, ob ein Umstrukturierungsprogramm eingeleitet werden soll, das sich auf Tausende von Menschen auswirken kann. Studien zufolge verbringen Führungskräfte 40 Prozent ihrer Zeit damit, Entscheidungen zu treffen und die Wirksamkeit ihrer Entscheidungen bestimmt weitgehend die Ergebnisse der von ihnen geführten Unternehmen. In diesem Buch liefert ein Team renommierter Forscher und Unternehmensberater eine Anwendung der neuesten neurowissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse, um die schwierigsten Entscheidungen effektiv zu treffen - nämlich diejenigen, die wir in dynamischen Umgebungen treffen, in Situationen der Ungewissheit, wenn wir Ergebnisse vorhersagen müssen, uns aber relevante Informationen fehlen, die Zeit knapp ist und sich die Umgebung ständig verändert. Das Buch ist in drei Teile gegliedert. Im ersten Teil bietet es einen praktischen Rahmen für effektive Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit. Im zweiten Teil des Buches werden Ansätze zur effektiven Umsetzung dieser Entscheidungen erörtert, so dass der Wandel auf allen Ebenen, vom Einzelnen bis zur Organisation, bewältigt werden kann. Schließlich enthält das Buch Vorschläge, wie Führungskräfte die für die Entscheidungsfindung relevanten kognitiven Fähigkeiten bei sich selbst und bei ihren Mitarbeitern analysieren und verbessern können.
Zertifizierung nach ISO/IEC 27001 für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Martin Weigert Christian HeutgerInformationssicherheit mit System – Zertifizierung mit Durchblick In Ihrem Unternehmen sollen ein Informationssicherheits-Managementsystem (ISMS) und Prozesse nach ISO/IEC 27001 implementiert werden? Sie suchen nach gut aufbereiteten Informationen? Dieses Buch beschreibt konkrete Maßnahmen für die pragmatische Umsetzung, die die Informationssicherheit in Ihrer Organisation gewährleisten. So werden Sie die komplexen Anforderungen besser verstehen und das Vorgehen sinnvoll planen können. Für typische Herausforderungen finden Sie praxisnahe Tipps und Tricks. Als zusätzlichen Mehrwert enthält das Buch die komplette Norm im Wortlaut. Sie erfahren Wie Sie die ISO/IEC 27001 strukturiert implementieren Wie Sie das ISMS kontinuierlich pflegen und verbessern Welchen Fragen Sie sich im Zertifizierungsaudit stellen müssen Was für die Aufrechterhaltung Ihrer Zertifizierung wichtig ist
The Elements of Quantitative Investing (Wiley Finance)
by Giuseppe A. PaleologoExpert real-world insight on the intricacies of quantitative trading before, during, and after the trade The Elements of Quantitative Investing is a comprehensive guide to quantitative investing, covering everything readers need to know from inception of a strategy, to execution, to post-trade analysis, with insight into all the quantitative methods used throughout the investment process. This book describes all the steps of quantitative modeling, including statistical properties of returns, factor model, portfolio management, and more. The inclusion of each topic is determined by real-world applicability. Divided into three parts, each corresponding to a phase of the investment process, this book focuses on well-known factor models, such as PCA, but with essential grounding in financial context. This book encourages the reader to think deeply about simple things. The author, Giuseppe Paleologo, has held senior quantitative research and risk management positions at three of the four biggest hedge fund platforms in the world, and at one of the top three proprietary trading firms. Currently, he serves as the Head of Quantitative Research at Balyasny Asset Management with $21 billion in assets under management. He has held teaching positions at Cornell University and New York University and holds a Ph.D. and two M.S. from Stanford University. This book answers questions that every quantitative investor has asked at some point in their career, including: How do I model multivariate returns? How do I test these models, either developed by me or by commercial vendors? How do I incorporate asset-specific data in my model? How do I convert risk appetite and expected returns into a portfolio? How do I account for transaction costs in portfolio management? The Elements of Quantitative Investing earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of financial practitioners seeking expert insight from a leading financial executive on quantitative investment topics—knowledge which is usually accessible to few and transmitted by one-on-one apprenticeship.
The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes (Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics)
by Sue Starfield Christoph A. HafnerA field-defining survey of research in the rapidly growing field of English for Specific Purposes, now in its second edition The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes provides an up-to-date account of the origins, development, current state, and future directions in the study of English as used in its specific contexts, including medical English, business English, and academic English. Featuring research from leading authorities, this comprehensive volume addresses all key aspects of ESP, including speaking, reading, writing, legal English, nursing, assessment, intercultural rhetoric, multimodality, English as a lingua franca, and ethnography. The second edition of the Handbook is fully revised to incorporate new areas of ESP research and reflects changing demands on English Language Learners (ELL), including a new historical overview of the field by Prof. Vijay K. Bhatia and entirely new chapters English medium instruction and ESP research, materials development, teacher development, call center communication, Global Englishes and translanguaging, identity, and the emergence of digital genres. Unmatched in its breadth and depth of coverage, The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes: Features original state-of-the-art reviews relevant to scholars and students working across applied linguistics and education Features contributions by scholars working on ESP in a wide range of international contexts Addresses current and emerging challenges in ESP, with implications for related fields of TESOL and English language education more broadly Includes in-depth reviews of new ESP research findings and suggestions for further scholarship Part of the Wiley Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics series, The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes, Second Edition, is an essential reference for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, researchers, and educators working in TESOL, ELL/ELT, applied linguistics, and language studies.
Mad About Money: Managing Finances (and Life) with ADHD
by Maddy Alexander-GroutMad About Money will help you to make sense of your life if you are neurodivergent or suspect you might be. Maddy, a 40 year old mum of two, has had her fair share of struggles with money, life and business without always understanding why. With her ADHD and Autism diagnosis, everything suddenly made more sense, and she has used her diagnosis to improve her life. Mad About Money: Managing finances (and life) with ADHD is not your typical money book, it is an unfiltered, honest, sweary and inspiring journey through the life of an undiagnosed neurodivergent woman. Award-winning writer and CPD-accredited neurodiversity specialist , money and business coach Maddy Alexander-Grout walks you through the story of her life. By sharing her own difficulties with money, spending, and debt, she shows you how to apply the lessons she learned in climbing back from over £40000 in consumer debt. But this book is not just about money, it's about the struggles she has had along the way as an undiagnosed neurodivergent with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia and more. This book will give you actionable tips to navigate life as a neurodivergent, manage your money, learn to understand your brain and make sense of your past, especially if you are, or suspect you, are neurodivergent. In the book: Applicable strategies for managing your money, parenting , mental health and starting a business as an undiagnosed neurodivergent Tips for managing your ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions Strategies for how to deal with a range of financial challenges—including debt and spending addictions—when you're neurodivergent An essential read for anyone who is neurodivergent or suspects they might be, especially if they have struggled with money and life up to now. Mad About Money is empowering, insightful and the perfect read for anyone who feels misunderstood in a world designed for neurotypical people.
Oncology At A Glance (At a Glance)
by Graham G. Dark Lindsay HennahThe market‐leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite‐sized chapter is covered in a double‐page spread with clear, easy‐to‐follow diagrams supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond. Everything you need to know about Oncology… at a Glance! Discover a comprehensive, newly-revised edition of Oncology at a Glance! Oncology at a Glance demystifies the complexities of cancer biology and treatment for medical students and junior healthcare practitioners. With updated content including emerging therapies, multidisciplinary team approaches, and palliative care, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition bridges gaps in the often-fragmented exposure to oncology during clinical training. Real-world case studies and accompanying exercises deepen comprehension, enhance understanding, and support problem-solving in oncology practice. Ideal for foundational learning or a quick refresher in clinical practice, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition: Consolidates key information into concise sections on individual cancers and broader oncological principlesCovers foundational cancer biology, investigation, clinical management, and key human issues such as communication and palliative careIncludes multiple-choice questions, self-assessment exercises, and a companion website with interactive self-testing features Developed with feedback from medical students to ensure relevance and clarity, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition remains a must-have for undergraduate medical students, nursing students, junior doctors, and allied health professionals. All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Health Science books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more. This title is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781394292691
Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Senior Care (Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult)
by Heidi B. LobpriseUnderstand the challenges of feline and canine aging with this practical quick reference Aging dogs and cats have distinctive needs and appropriate veterinary care can extend the lives of companion animals, alleviate their discomfort, and improve their quality of life. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Senior Care helps veterinarians confidently manage senior pet patients, presenting key information on aging dogs and cats in an easy, accessible form. Beginning with general information on aging, the book uses the popular framework of the Five-Minute Veterinary Consult series to cover major diseases and conditions associated with aging in small animals. Concluding with a section for managing other challenges, such as quality of life and senior friendly homes, it’s a must-own volume for any veterinary professional seeing senior pets. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Senior Care readers will also find: Fast access to information through the accessible, trusted Five-Minute formatDetailed discussion of key topics, including preventative care, comorbidities, caregiver fatigue, and moreColor photographs throughout to illustrate important conditions and other aspects Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Senior Care is ideal for any small animal veterinary practitioners and students looking for a quick reference to geriatric care.
Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities: Leading Together to Address Everyday Suffering in Schools
by Ashley Seidel Potvin William R. Penuel Sona Dimidjian Thupten JinpaAddressing everyday suffering in schools through compassion Compassion and dignity provide an essential framework for building caring and inclusive schools. Many books focus on what teachers can do as individuals; Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities is different. This book focuses both on how educators can cultivate compassion within themselves and lead together to cultivate humanizing school environments. Teachers, librarians, counselors, resource specialists, mental health professionals, and social workers who are working to create conditions for compassion and dignity in schools are all leaders who can impact change. Offering concrete evidence and case studies that showcase the power of compassion to create flourishing school communities and rejuvenate education, the book will help all educators better serve K-12 students with school cultures that promote healing. Compassion can be cultivated, dignity can be affirmed, and leaders need skillful means to do so—tools and practices that can help them develop compassion for themselves and others and see their own dignity and that of others. Experiment and engage in meditation practices to strengthen personal capacity for mindfulness and compassion and the application to the classroom and school communities Engage in hands-on writing exercises and self-reflection questions educators can ask themselves and then apply their personal growth to influence school policies and climate Gain perspective on compassion in schools through a multidisciplinary lens drawing from contemplative practices, psychology, and organizational change theory Learn from stories and examples of K-12 educators who have exemplified compassion in action While we cannot fully address all the suffering that is happening in schools today, educators do have the power to work within themselves and together locally to create more compassionate responses to suffering and to affirm the dignity of all members of their school communities. Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities offers a valuable approach to integrating wellness into schools, as much for principals and superintendents as for teacher leaders, librarians, counselors, resource specialists, and others who work to create the conditions for compassion and dignity in their school.
Plan Your Prosperity: The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need, Starting Now-Whether You're 22, 52 or 82
by Kenneth L. FisherAn essential roadmap to financial security and independence in retirement In the newly revised second edition of Plan Your Prosperity: The Only Retirement Guide You’ll Ever Need, Starting Now—Whether You’re 22, 52 or 82, renowned investment adviser Ken Fisher delivers a practical and insightful new discussion of why all your investing should be done with an eye toward retirement. You’ll learn how to think about investing for retirement and learn to understand key concepts like time horizons, return expectations, and cash flow needs. You’ll discover how to select an appropriate retirement benchmark and how to determine how much you need to save each year to achieve your retirement goal. The book also includes: A comprehensive, workable strategy to develop your own retirement investing plan or work with a professional to do that while avoiding common pitfalls Techniques for avoiding harmful myths about retirement saving and investing, like complex and expensive annuities and other products Hands-on strategies for figuring out how much income you need to ensure the maintenance of your lifestyle in retirement Perfect for working people at any stage of their career who are interested in working toward financial security and independence, Plan Your Prosperity is a must-read roadmap to successful investing and saving.
The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work
by Mansoor SoomroTransition from a specialist into a generalist to meet the demands of the new world of business It is a game-changing book for our era of specialization! – Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 The Generalist Advantage is a useful framework for firms in transition, preparing themselves for a high-tech future. – Yuri Bender, Financial Times The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work delivers a compelling argument as to why generalists—those with diverse skill sets and broad industry exposure—hold a unique advantage in shaping the future of work. This book provides actionable insights for those who are still going down the path of the specialist, in this age of AI. Some of the topics explored in this book include: The learning loop, covering lifelong learning as a generalist, building your personal learning ecosystem, and embracing failure as a path to growth The leadership spectrum, covering diverse leadership styles in the age of AI, the generalist leader's toolkit, and the importance of flexibility and adaptability Future ready skills for the generalist leader, covering creative problem solving, complex decision making and multidisciplinary learning The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work is a timely, essential read for all business leaders, executives, and middle managers seeking to adopt a superior approach to the way they do business and help lead their organizations through a tumultuous transformative period. Soomro makes the timely and valuable case that specialization in academia and business has gone too far. – Martin Reeves, Boston Consulting Group Henderson Institute Dr. Mansoor delivers a masterful guide and offers a powerful framework for embracing versatility in the AI era. – Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, NYT bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There I cherish this book because it puts words on the life I have lived. Mansoor validates why it is important to be a generalist. – Professor Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan
Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune
by Cary CarbonaroBetter serve your female clients as a financial services professional In Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empowering Clients and Unlocking Their Fortune, award-winning author and certified financial planner Cary Carbonaro delivers a practical and insightful guide for financial services professionals who want to better serve their female clients. The author explains the unique needs of women clients, the unique psychology driving their financial decisions, and their reasonable demands for personalized client care. She also offers actionable strategies, research-backed approaches, and real-world examples and case studies you can use to better serve women who reach out for personal finance and wealth management advice. Inside the book: Why “bro-culture” is killing the financial services industry and ignores the fastest growing demographic on every professional's client list Why women leave their financial advisors and what you can do to improve female client retention Avoiding the “widows and divorcees” stereotypes of female clients and understanding the psychology of female breadwinners A unique and powerful roadmap for financial services professionals seeking to better understand and serve women, Women and Wealth is a must-read for financial advisors and planners, insurance agents, bank and credit union representatives, and accountants everywhere.
Feminisms/Museums/Surveys: An Anthology
by Hilary Robinson Lara PerryThe first anthology of feminist art exhibition essays and museum publications, providing an exciting and valuable overview of recent developments in feminist curation Feminisms-Museums-Surveys: Exhibition Curating 2005-2022 brings together works from exhibition catalogs and museum publications to provide a comprehensive and timely view of the modern approach to feminist curating. Offering insights into how curators from around the world engage with different feminisms and select and exhibit feminist art, this one-of-a-kind anthology exemplifies the diversity of feminist thinking and curatorial approaches in the contemporary art museum. This important volume comprises articles and essays drawn from publications which accompanied major curatorial projects from different regions around the globe, and each essay offers a unique critical interpretation of feminist art. Organized chronologically, the book presents the essays — the majority in print for the first time since their initial publications and some for the first time in English — with the dates and venues of the exhibition and a brief introduction by the editors. All the artists in the exhibitions and the curators involved are indexed in the supplementary material. Making key examples of feminist curating easily accessible to a wider audience of scholars and students, this unique anthology: Offers a transnational perspective on feminist curating, featuring exhibitions from across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas Highlights the diverse ways in which curators have attempted to bring feminist theory into the museum exhibition format Illustrates how feminist ideas have evolved in diverse ways in the international community of museum professionals Includes an index of artists and curators whose work is represented in the volume Offering deep insights into how curators have approached the documentation and representation of art informed by feminist politics and thinking, Feminisms-Museums-Surveys: Exhibition Curating 2005-2022 is an ideal resource for courses in feminism and art, curation, LGBTQ art, art and politics, museum studies, art history, cultural studies, feminist and gender studies, and related courses across fine arts and visual arts programs.
Tarot & Oracle Card Reading For Dummies
by Charles HarringtonLearn to divine the wisdom of the cards with this beginner-friendly reference Tarot & Oracle Card Reading For Dummies gives you the tools and expertise you need to become the savvy card reader you've always wanted to be. Inside, you'll find complete information on the meanings of the 78 tarot cards as well as insights into working with oracle card decks of all kinds. You'll also explore tarot's shift from a playing card game to a deeply engaging tool for fortune telling, psychological reflection and creativity boosting. If you're brand new to card reading, never fear! This book offers a step-by-step guide for understanding your deck, nailing the basics, and divining for yourself and others. With fun and easy to use exercises for interpreting the cards, you'll be able to do it blindfolded! Okay, not blindfolded, but definitely with ease. With this fun Dummies guide, you'll become a master soothsayer in no time. Discover the three schools of tarot—Marseilles, Rider-Waite-Smith, and Thoth—and the many varieties of oracles Get clear explanations of basic card spreads and how to interpret them for yourself and others See examples of how to intuitively connect cards to real-life situations and intentions Refine your card reading skills and learn new techniques This unintimidating Dummies guide belongs in the arcane libraries of beginning mystics and regular people curious about tarot and oracle cards.
Get Better Faster 2.0: A 90-Day Plan for Coaching New Teachers
by Paul Bambrick-SantoyoCoaching strategies and resources that will give new teachers a head start toward a successful first year—and a great teaching career Over the past 20 years, more new teachers than ever have entered the teaching profession. These educators are eager to do the best they can with the students they have and the resources they have been given, but most will struggle to find their footing. And with the average new teacher receiving only 1 or 2 observations a year, many early career teachers exit the profession without reaching their full potential. In Get Better Faster 2.0: A 90-Day Coaching for Coaching Teachers, Paul Bambrick-Santoyo shares a practical guide to new teacher development inspired by over two decades of working alongside highly effective school leaders. These instructional leaders are skilled at developing new educators, and Bambrick-Santoyo has organized their best practices into a comprehensive, actionable guide to coaching that keeps teacher growth—and student learning—top of mind. Get Better Faster 2.0 is divided into a 90-day plan and can be used to coach any teacher at any stage of their career. Teaching skills are broken down by priority into concrete, practice-able actions that principals and instructional coaches can layer as teachers reach mastery. The book contains a wealth of resources to streamline and empower a school leader's work. Here are just a few: Principles of Coaching: Learn from fellow principals how to do the following: use bite-sized feedback, facilitate in-meeting practice, and give frequent feedback to supercharge teacher development. Coaching Blueprints: Leverage existing tools to cultivate continuous teacher growth. Reshape your Professional Development plan, observations and feedback meetings, and weekly data meetings to build strong teachers. Get Better Faster Sequence of Action Steps: Pinpoint what is most important for teacher development with this sequential, four-phase guide to rigorous instruction and strong class culture. These tools, along with coaching videos, the Get Better Faster 2.0 Coaching Guide, insights from school leaders, and a suite of print-ready materials, prepare school leaders to take new and experienced teachers to the next level.
Geosynthetics from Yesterday to Today: 55 Years of French Experience (ISTE Invoiced)
by Pascal VillardThe history of geosynthetics began over fifty years ago worldwide. It is still in the process of being written by engineers, researchers and enthusiasts, who see these products as a concrete response to the environmental challenges facing our society. Geosynthetics from Yesterday to Today presents the basic concepts and notions required for the use, application, dimensioning and durability of these products, which have constantly improved over time to meet ever-changing technical and environmental challenges. Based on experience acquired in France over several decades, this book establishes the soundness of these techniques and explains their concept and evolution. It is aimed at both beginners and experienced engineers, who are keen to learn more about this fascinating subject.
Communicating Financials to Executives
by Anders Liu-Lindberg Christian Frantz HansenPractical guide to effectively communicate financial data, ideas, and insights to executives Communicating Financials to Executives delivers indispensable insights on how to clearly, effectively and productively communicate financials to executives across industries in an influential manner. In this book, finance practitioners and consultants Anders Liu-Lindberg and Christian Frantz Hansen deliver a five-step approach on how to get started, along with underlying theory explaining why each step is imperative to success. Special attention is placed on not just presenting data but doing so in a way that brings significant value to the table and creates an impact that leads to greater business success for the organisation. Topics explored in this book include: The executive decision-making process and how to tailor your approach to seamlessly integrate into it Managing the amount of detail in communications and knowing how to structure data appropriately Visual elements that can help better communicate data to individuals who aren't “numbers people” Specific struggles that financial and accounting professionals face in the modern business environment How to build management reports that are easily understood by executives and drive significant business value Communicating Financials to Executives earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all finance professionals seeking to better harvest the fruits of their labour by properly articulating ideas and insights to decision-makers within an organisation.
A Wicked Snow
by Gregg Olsen&“Olsen will scare you—and you&’ll love it.&” —Lee Child Hannah Griffin was a girl when tragedy struck. She still remembers the flames reflected against the newly fallen snow and the bodies the police dug up—one of them her mother&’s. The killer was never found…. Twenty years later Hannah is a talented CSI investigating a case of child abuse when the past comes hurtling back. A killer with unfinished business is on the hunt. And an anonymous message turns Hannah&’s blood cold: Your Mom called . . . &“A TAUT THRILLER.&” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer &“AN IRRESISTIBLE PAGE-TURNER.&” —Kevin O&’Brien &“WILL KEEP FANS OF CRIME FICTION HOOKED.&”—Publishers Weekly
Mountain Gorillas at Risk
by Kathryn ClayMountain gorillas have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their intelligence and thick skin to their tendency to live in groups. But these great apes are endangered. Habitat loss, poaching, and disease are causing more and more of them to die. Readers will learn why mountain gorillas are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Eerie Haunted Places
by Molly KolpinHaunted places exist across the globe. From haunted prisons to castles and schools to houses, ghosts continue to make themselves known. Learn about some of the most haunted places on Earth, such as Winchester House and Alcatraz. Then turn out the lights if you dare.
Macaws at Risk
by Kathryn ClayMacaws have traits and abilities that keep them safe from predators, from their flight speed to their sharp, strong beaks. But these colorful parrots are endangered. Trapping, poaching, and habitat loss are a few reasons that macaws are dying faster than they’re being born. Readers will explore the dangers putting macaws at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Can You Survive The Titanic?: An Interactive Survival Adventure (You Choose: Survival Ser.)
by Allison LassieurYour survival depends on making the right choices in key moments. Which path to take? Readers use their wits and knowledge in these nonfiction adventures, learning about survival skills in various settings and making choices that will lead to either survival or doom. Talk about narrative nonfiction!
Lunch Lines, Tryouts, and Making the Grade: Questions and Answers about School
by Nancy Loewen and Paula SkelleyProvides tween-girl-specific information about school in a question-answer format.
Rapunzel: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Spin)
by Stephanie True Peters Jeffrey Stewart TimminsLong ago, a beautiful maiden named Rapunzel lived a life of loneliness. Taken at birth by an evil witch, she remained hidden, locked within a giant tower. Then one day, a prince heard her voice through the forest. To reach her, he must climb Rapunzel’s lovely locks and avoid being caught by the witch.
The Battle Over Slavery: Causes and Effects of the U.S. Civil War
by Michael CapekThe Civil War began when Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter. But years of tension led to that battle. And the war would prove to have major consequences for both sides. Explore the causes and effects of the Civil War—a war to determine the future of the United States. Perfect for Common Core studies on cause and effect relationships
Where Does Fruit Come From?
by Linda StanifordThis fascinating book looks at how fruits are produced, using the oranges we eat as an example. Engaging text and beautiful, color photographs, show readers how oranges are planted, grown, then harvested through a long journey to end up on our plates.