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Boo-tiful Halloween Decor
by Ruthie Van OosbreeDo you love all things spooky, scary, and eerie? Then it’s time to craft some boo-tiful Halloween decor with these easy-to-follow projects! Paint creepy eyeball rocks that stare right back at you. Make a skin-crawling wreath covered in toy snakes and spiders. Melt wax to create a cool colored pumpkin. This fun and spooky decor will be the hit of any Halloween party!
Brachiosaurus
by Laura K. MurrayBrachiosaurus was a massive plant-eating dinosaur that could grow to the height of a four-story building. Just how many pounds of plant matter did it need to eat to give energy to its giant body? And where did it live? Young readers can get all the facts about this famous long-necked dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.
Business and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach
by Curtis Newbold Jessie Lynn RichardsBusiness and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach prepares students to succeed in today’s workplace defined by changing technology, a diversifying workforce, and an increase in remote and hybrid work. Authors Curtis Newbold and Jessie Lynn Richards guide students through the principles, practices, and techniques, helping them see that business communication is more than just a series of documents, meetings, and presentations – it’s a human-centered process that requires a holistic understanding of communication across modes and contexts. With accessibility and inclusion leading the way, this text encourages students to be more conscientious, purposeful, and ethical in the way they communicate at work and beyond.
Business and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach
by Curtis Newbold Jessie Lynn RichardsBusiness and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach prepares students to succeed in today’s workplace defined by changing technology, a diversifying workforce, and an increase in remote and hybrid work. Authors Curtis Newbold and Jessie Lynn Richards guide students through the principles, practices, and techniques, helping them see that business communication is more than just a series of documents, meetings, and presentations – it’s a human-centered process that requires a holistic understanding of communication across modes and contexts. With accessibility and inclusion leading the way, this text encourages students to be more conscientious, purposeful, and ethical in the way they communicate at work and beyond.
Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments
by Cynthia E. Clark Kabrina K. ChangRecipient of a 2021 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments, Second Edition prepares students for the modern workplace by exploring the opportunities and challenges that individuals and businesses face in today′s increasingly global and digital world. Authors Cynthia E. Clark and Kabrina K. Chang present unique chapters on social media, big data and hacking, and privacy, diving deeper into the new legal and ethical challenges that are unleashed by our society′s use of and dependence on technology. Real-world case studies, ethical dilemmas, and point-counterpoint debates provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply chapter concepts and develop critical thinking skills as they explore the relationship among businesses, their stakeholders, and their shareholders. The Second Edition includes new cases and expanded coverage of global issues, the future of work, artificial intelligence and consumer rights.
Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments
by Cynthia E. Clark Kabrina K. ChangRecipient of a 2021 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments, Second Edition prepares students for the modern workplace by exploring the opportunities and challenges that individuals and businesses face in today′s increasingly global and digital world. Authors Cynthia E. Clark and Kabrina K. Chang present unique chapters on social media, big data and hacking, and privacy, diving deeper into the new legal and ethical challenges that are unleashed by our society′s use of and dependence on technology. Real-world case studies, ethical dilemmas, and point-counterpoint debates provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply chapter concepts and develop critical thinking skills as they explore the relationship among businesses, their stakeholders, and their shareholders. The Second Edition includes new cases and expanded coverage of global issues, the future of work, artificial intelligence and consumer rights.
Can You Escape a Haunted Hospital?
by Ailynn CollinsYou take a step down a long hallway. Old patient rooms are on each side of you. Suddenly, a faint human-like form in a hospital gown appears in front of you. Then it disappears just as quickly as it came. Was that a ghost, or did you just imagine it? Choose your own path as you explore some of the world’s most haunted hospitals. Will you escape, or will you be frozen in fear?
Can You Escape a Haunted House?
by Ailynn CollinsYou step into a room of an old house. Suddenly, you feel cold, and a sense of sadness overtakes you. Then someone taps you on the shoulder. You look behind you, but there’s no one there! Is a ghost in the room with you? Choose your own path as you explore some of the world’s most haunted houses. Will you escape, or will terror overtake you? Find out in these pages!
Can You Escape a Haunted Museum?
by Megan Cooley PetersonYou wander through exhibits of ancient artifacts. From Egyptian mummies to African masks to Anglo-Saxon masks, the items give you chills. Lights flicker on and off. Door refuse to open or close on their own. Did a ghost do it, or is there some other explanation? Choose your own path as you explore some of the world’s most haunted museums. Will you escape, or will you be frozen by fright?
Can You Spot the Spots?
by Marley RichmondSpotted animals are found all around the world. Some spots help animals hide by blending into their surroundings. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many kinds of animals that have spots. As readers practice decoding words with s-blends, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Canadian Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response
by Jones & Bartlett LearningFundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian Fifth Edition with Navigate Advantage Access is specifically designed for Canadian fire services that are transitioning their training to NFPA compliance or wish to align their training with recognized best practices.
El caos estalla: El Caos Estalla (Las aventuras de Finn en Bocanegra #Volumen 3)
by Shane HegartyEl tercer libro de la serie «Las aventuras de Finn en Bocanegra» es monstruosamente divertido y trepidante. Va a ser legendario... ¿Hay algo más duro que tener trece años y estar destinado a luchar contra las peores criaturas mágicas nunca vistas, las llamadas leyendas mitológicas, sin tener ningún talento para ello? Ése es el destino del pobre Finn, a quien, a pesar de todos sus temores, van a nombrar oficialmente Cazador de Leyendas de Bocanegra, un cargo que su familia siempre había deseado para él. ¡Parece que Finn ya no tiene escapatoria! Sin embargo, a pocas horas de que empiece la ceremonia de nombramiento, algunas personas desaparecen misteriosamente, una fuerza oscura ronda por la aldea y cada vez hay más indicios de que el ataque más virulento de todos los tiempos está a punto de estallar. Menos mal que Emmie ha vuelto a Bocanegra para asistir a la ceremonia, pues nunca ha sido más importante para Finn tener una amiga a su lado cuando todo el peso del mundo o, mejor dicho, de dos mundos, está a punto de caer sobre sus hombros. Reseña:«Un libro increíble.»Eoin Colfer, autor de Artemis Fowl
Cats and Lions
by Dionna L. MannCats and lions can seem very much alike, from their behavior to their physical features. They both communicate using sounds. They both run, jump, and climb, and they both sleep a lot. But lions hunt with prides in the wild, while cats play with toys and strings at home. Can they possibly be related? Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a comprehension quiz, readers will learn about the life cycles, skills and senses, and habitats of these feline relatives by exploring their similarities and differences.
Cave Spiders
by Lisa J. AmstutzThe world’s biggest spider is a cave spider! But that's not the only kind of cave spider. These arachnids live in damp, dark homes. Readers will be fascinated by these spider facts, including body parts, web-spinning, and how it hunts for prey. Achievable text, stunning photographs, spider jokes, and an activity round out the learning.
Children in Context: A Topical Approach
by Tara L. KutherIn the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.
Children in Context: A Topical Approach
by Tara L. KutherIn the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.
Client Education: Theory and Practice
by Mary A. Miller Pamella Rae StoeckelClient Education: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition teaches nursing students the important skills of patient education and health promotion. The authors use their unique Miller-Stoeckel Client Education Model as the organizing framework to emphasize the importance of the Nurse-Client Relationship and how this relationship is paramount to the success of client education. They focus on the key role that nurses play in educating individuals, families and groups in clinical settings. The updated Fourth Edition addresses the need for health education in nursing by covering the learning process and discussing the needs of clients across the age span. The authors’ thoughtful revision includes updated statistics on chronic diseases and new data on generations Z and Alpha. Furthermore, they teach students how to work with culturally diverse populations by presenting specific teaching approaches.
Climate Change is an Opportunity: Why We Need Principled Capitalism
by David BlockleyWe have an imperative, as never before, to change our ways. Climate change is presenting the entire human race with its greatest ever existential challenge. Like many I feel a growing sense of looming disaster. Yes, we are making some progress, but past agreements are not delivering. In this book I put a case for a new form of principled capitalism based on moral principles rather than utility and profit. I propose ten pillars that include systems thinking as citizens of the world and embracing Modern Monetary theory to guide decisions about macroeconomics and national debt.
Clinical Hematology: Principles, Applications, and Molecular Concepts
by Mary Louise TurgeonClinical Hematology: Principles, Applications, and Molecular Concepts, Seventh Edition is designed to help students develop the professional entry-level competencies they need for certification and career success. The Seventh Edition strengthens the pedagogy that set the quality benchmark for hematology and includes the current, competency-based content needed by MLT and MLS students. Each new print copy includes Navigate Advantage Access that unlocks an interactive eBook, Appendices, Videos, Case Studies, and Flashcards.
Communication in Action
by Jonathan Michael BowmanThrough a narrative, practical approach enriched with inclusive examples, Communication in Action inspires students to think critically about the role of effective communication in driving meaningful change within their own lives and communities. Author Jonathan Bowman empowers students to apply fundamental communication principles in daily life, fostering self-awareness and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Each chapter includes activities that motivate students to engage with their online and in-person social networks, practicing effective communication for personal and professional growth. Bowman also challenges students to confront issues of power, privilege, and social justice by encouraging them to take impactful actions—whether through direct interaction or civic involvement and engagement. With engaging discussions of core concepts and contemporary examples, this text not only encourages students to explore how effective communication can drive change in their lives but also inspires a new wave of communicators committed to fostering community well-being.
Communication in Action
by Jonathan Michael BowmanThrough a narrative, practical approach enriched with inclusive examples, Communication in Action inspires students to think critically about the role of effective communication in driving meaningful change within their own lives and communities. Author Jonathan Bowman empowers students to apply fundamental communication principles in daily life, fostering self-awareness and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Each chapter includes activities that motivate students to engage with their online and in-person social networks, practicing effective communication for personal and professional growth. Bowman also challenges students to confront issues of power, privilege, and social justice by encouraging them to take impactful actions—whether through direct interaction or civic involvement and engagement. With engaging discussions of core concepts and contemporary examples, this text not only encourages students to explore how effective communication can drive change in their lives but also inspires a new wave of communicators committed to fostering community well-being.
Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy
by Eric A. Langenbacher"This book takes a new and interesting approach to introduce students to the foundations of comparative politics." —Marni Berg, Colorado State University Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy introduces students to the foundations of comparative politics while using mapping and data analysis to encourage them to think critically about ever-changing global relationships. Author Eric Langenbacher examines the key concepts of power and legitimacy through a variety of viewpoints, emphasizing the choices institutions make and why they make them. As students explore themes through world geography and data-based cases, they learn to reevaluate traditional ideas about national and other political borders and better assess the performance of political institutions.
Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy
by Eric A. Langenbacher"This book takes a new and interesting approach to introduce students to the foundations of comparative politics." —Marni Berg, Colorado State University Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy introduces students to the foundations of comparative politics while using mapping and data analysis to encourage them to think critically about ever-changing global relationships. Author Eric Langenbacher examines the key concepts of power and legitimacy through a variety of viewpoints, emphasizing the choices institutions make and why they make them. As students explore themes through world geography and data-based cases, they learn to reevaluate traditional ideas about national and other political borders and better assess the performance of political institutions.
Compensation: A Balanced Approach
by Beverly J. DeMarr Vicki Taylor Claudia J. FerranteCompensation: A Balanced Approach 1e takes an applied approach to covering compensation systems and practices by balancing theory and research with exercises and applications. Each chapter looks at compensation from both the employer and employee perspective, giving students a more holistic understanding of the role total rewards play in an organization. Authors Beverly J. DeMarr, Vicki Fairbanks Taylor, and Claudia J. Ferrante help students develop the ability to think critically and ethically about compensation decisions and their effects on both employers and employees.
Compensation: A Balanced Approach
by Beverly J. DeMarr Vicki Taylor Claudia J. FerranteCompensation: A Balanced Approach 1e takes an applied approach to covering compensation systems and practices by balancing theory and research with exercises and applications. Each chapter looks at compensation from both the employer and employee perspective, giving students a more holistic understanding of the role total rewards play in an organization. Authors Beverly J. DeMarr, Vicki Fairbanks Taylor, and Claudia J. Ferrante help students develop the ability to think critically and ethically about compensation decisions and their effects on both employers and employees.