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Prentice Hall Algebra 1: Practice Workbook Review

Prentice Hall Algebra 1: Practice Workbook

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(More customer reviews)What's awesome about this workbook? The problems. The combination of problems. The way you have several skills on one worksheet - ends up saving paper and shows development of concepts. Some skills have very interesting types of problems that aren't in the Algebra textbook my school provides. This textbook remains my absolute favorite Algebra 1 resource. I'm not quite as fond of its Algebra 2 counterpart, but I use that workbook too. In my opinion, the only difficulty with this workbook is that it doesn't have an answer key. Of course anyone worth their Algebra salt can easily work the problems out, sometimes it's helpful when time is short to have a key handy. I thought the answers might be in the TE, but I don't see them in mine. Hmm.

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Critical Review Guide Review

Critical Review Guide

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent and well-written college level introductory sociology textbook. It's about the study of people, human social life, socialization, class and inequality, gender and racial dynamics, family, ethnicity, the psychology of alienation, collective behavior, the impact of global economics upon people, and similar topics.
It would be suitable for the advanced homeschooling student who is motivated to understand the world around us. Adult topics are handled sensitively, and complex issues are presented in a way that informs without overwhelming the reader. This is a great book, and manages to do a wonderful job of introducing many topics pertinent to the human race.

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For freshman/sophomore-level courses in Introduction to Sociology that use a comprehensive text.The most widely adopted sociology multi-media learning package. Authoritative, comprehensive, and stimulating, this carefully coordinated combination textbook, CD-ROM, and Website offers a fresh and contemporary perspective-with a focus on the major methods, theories, and findings of the field. Its emphasis on cultivating a global perspective , its multicultural view , its focus on critical thinking , and its abundance of boxed features and full program of colorful maps bring sociology to life and appeal to students across all academic backgrounds.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Atlas for the Humanities Review

Atlas for the Humanities

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(More customer reviews)I actually read a lot of reviews on this particular item, and everyone that was selling this book used was saying that their book had bent pages,and writing in it, and their prices were not right either. I found this book used and bought it from text books r us who amazon had listed selling this book. I recieved this book and it is actually in great condition as it was brand new, but I have noticed that all used books that I buy from actually are in great condition.

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Introduction to the Humanities, Combined Edition provides a comprehensive, color and illustration-filled compilation of the history of civilization. Volume One encompasses the development of art, culture, society, architecture and religion beginning with prehistory and the ancient Near East and progressing through the Renaissance periods. Volume Two examines humanity and its components from the reformation and reform in sixteenth-century Europe through to present day society. The volumes provide extensive social and cultural background material reinforced with fascinating information on key persons, events, ideas and inventions of the time period to provides readers with a 'you are there' experience. Cross-Cultural Influence features highlight influences exchanged between different cultures to give readers a look at contact and artistic exchanges between cultures. Thematic Parallels sections compare universal themes over different time periods and in different places across the world, providing readers with an extensive and fascinating look at humanity through the ages. Introduction to the Humanities, Combined Edition examines the following time periods: prehistory; the ancient near east; ancient Egypt; the Aegean world; the emergence of historical Greece; ancient Greece–classical to Hellenistic; ancient Rome; pagan cults, Judaism, and the rise of Christianity; the Byzantine Empire and the development of Islam; the early Middle Ages and the development of Romanesque; the development and expansion of gothic; the transition from gothic to early renaissance; the early renaissance in Italy and northern Europe and the high renaissance in Italy and early mannerism; the reformation and reform in sixteenth-century Europe; Absolutism and Baroque; from enlightenment to revolution in the 18th century; the early nineteenth century and the romantic movement; nineteenth-century realism; industry, and social change; the late nineteenth century; turn of the century to World War I; World War I through World War II; 1945 to 1989 — the cold war to détente; and after 1989. For those interested in a comprehensive view of humanities throughout the ages.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Essentials for Today's Nursing Assistant, Special Edition Review

Essentials for Today's Nursing Assistant, Special Edition

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(More customer reviews)I got this book to study for my CNA license. The book covers much more than just information for your CNA license; from making beds to making a resume and everything in between. The pictures are black and white but you can still clearly see what is going on in them. I think that after I complete the book I will be more than ready to take my exam and have more medical knowledge than I bargained for, which is great!

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Exceptionally comprehensive, affordable, and user-friendly, this book focuses on the nursing assistant's role and responsibilities in health care as it is being practiced today in diverse areas of the health care delivery system. It incorporatesboth tried-and-true standards and recent changes in procedures and philosophies, and focuses throughout on a holistic, humanistic, restorative approach and cultural awareness. Extensively illustrated—yet uncluttered—it features simple language, boxed Procedures and Guidelines, an anatomy and physiology insert, and thought-provoking, interactive questions, case studies, and review questions, especially useful for preparing for competency tests. The Role of the Nursing Assistant. Ethical and LegalConsiderations. Infection Control. Communicable Diseases. Safety and Accident Prevention. First Aid and Emergency Care. Communication Skills. Communicating with Coworkers. Anatomy and Physiology. Common Health Problems. Life Cycle. Basic Needs of Patients. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care. The Patient's Unit. Bedmaking. Admissions, Transfers, and Discharge. Moving and Positioning. Ambulation and Exercise. Personal care and Hygiene. Measuring VitalSigns. Nutrition and Fluids. Elimination. Special Care and Procedures. The Geriatric Patient. The Dying Patient. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The Patient with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection. The Surgical Patient. Maternal and Child Health. Subacute Care. The Home Health Aide. Homemaking Skills. Employability Skills. Surveys and Accreditation. For Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, ALF Caregivers, and LPNs. Previously announced in 7/02 catalog.

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Microeconomics ActiveBook Enhanced for Microeconomics Active Book Enhanced with OneKey CourseCompass Package (Prentice Hall Series in Economics) Review

Microeconomics ActiveBook Enhanced for Microeconomics Active Book Enhanced with OneKey CourseCompass Package (Prentice Hall Series in Economics)

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(More customer reviews)RONALD M. AYERS is Associate Professor of Economics and Directore of the Teaching and Learning Center at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
He teaches principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as the university's core curriculum course in political economy and various field courses, including labor economics, money and banking, and industrial oqganization.
His classes have ranged from small honors sections to lecture sections of 300.....
ROBERT A. COLLINGE is Professor of Economics at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
Among other courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Dr. Collinge has taught micro principles, macro principles, of the combined survey/issues class in each of his 16 years at UTSA......"
".... Microeconomics: Explore & Apply, Enhanced Edition, was written to help students LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF ECONOMICS."
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This easy to read, accessible, macro-first principles book engages the reader with familiar real-world examples and applications that bring economics to life. This book covers microeconomic foundations, output markets, input markets, market failure and government action, and the global economy. For finance professional making personal decisions and evaluating policy decisions.

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Business Statistics by Example (5th Edition) Part A and Part B Review

Business Statistics by Example (5th Edition) Part A and Part B

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(More customer reviews)I've used this textbook in the Athabasca University MBA program. The "Quantitative Analysis" course is an introductory course in statistics, with a focus on business applications. This text is perfect, as the examples used are directly relevant to businesspeople. There are also many questions and exercises, with the answers provided in the back of the book for all the odd-numbered questions. This allows students to practice and check their answers, while still allowing the professor to assign even-numbered questions as practice work to be checked by her later. The text starts with basic statistics, moves into probability, and continues all the way into multiple regression and non-parametric statistics. Real data sets are used liberally, and there are tutorials for SAS, SPSS, Minitab and ASP. Each section clearly defines critical terms offset from the body of the text, and the over 1000 exercises use data from real-world examples. Each chapter has exercises divided into "Learning the Mechanics" (straightforward applications of new concepts) and "Applying the Concepts" (applications of concepts to the solution of real-world problems). If you're a business student having difficulty with statistics, I'd recommend this book as an excellent primary or companion text.

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Gathering and interpreting statistics to diagnoseproblems and evaluate results in the business environment is animportant skill that is more easily learned in the context of realapplications, cases, and projects. This thorough introduction tobusiness statistics introduces every topic with real examples and datasets from today's business world, and features menu-driven,user-friendly ASP statistical software that performs all necessarystatistical computations, allowing readers to concentrate oninterpretations. An abundance of practice exercises focuses on bothmechanics applications. Comprehensive coveragesurveys the full range of statistical topics and provides athorough exploration of statistical computing -- with computerprintouts for SAS, MINITAB, and SPSS, integrated throughout, andoptional computer applications for each chapter -- with SAS, MINITAB,and SPSS commands. Real data sets include appraisals and sale pricesfor residential property sales; Business Week's executivecompensation scoreboard, 1994; characteristics of HMO physicians in amanaged-care system; Federal Trade Commission rankings of 372cigarette brands. In addition to the new accompanying software, theFifth Edition provides updated case studies, examples, andexercises based on studies reported in recent magazine, journal andnews articles. For business personnel who want acomprehensive, applied introduction to business statistics.

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Laser Engineering Review

Laser Engineering

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(More customer reviews)Kuhn's book is undeniably for engineers seeking a quick entree to the field of laser design. As such, it does a fine job. Information is put forth in a very straightforward style and step-by-step procedures are presented. The information is given at an advanced undergraduate level and is quite accessible. Additional information which an engineer might find useful, such as the history and patent numbers of laser innovations, is included. Also included are chapters on all-important support technology. Students seeking a thorough foundation in theory will be disappointed by the lack of fully-developed derivations, but this lack is consistent with the author's goals. This book would be well complemented by the classic work by Koechner.

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Presents fundamental principles of lasers immediately relevant to lasers in practice. Balancing theory with engineering examples from well-established laser companies, the book provides an important and practical design resource. Using actual laser systems from major companies as examples, the book provides an opportunity to apply skills. The book also introduces non-linear optics and covers important support technologies. It also incorporates material on basic laser safety and summarizes basic optics commonly used in laser engineering. A valuable reference book for practicing electrical engineers working with lasers.

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Hospitality Cost Control: A Practical Approach Review

Hospitality Cost Control: A Practical Approach

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(More customer reviews)A good book that covers the basics in Restaurant management. This is a text book for my culinary class and it is required reading. Easy to read and concise, but at times I requested input from the instructor to clarify and expand on information especially the accounting methods. This book provides much needed information about food cost controls and accounting that is used in the hospitality industry. A must have for future chefs who need to stay profitable.

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KEY BENEFIT: Written from a chefs' perspective, this hands-on, practical book includes the formulas for success and profitability that every restaurateur should know. KEY TOPICS: This book provides an overview of cost controlling, and discusses the technology available for controlling costs. It covers controls in purchasing, receiving, production, forecasts in sales, and controls in sales and revenue. MARKET: For restaurateurs and restaurant managers.

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Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists Review

Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists

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(More customer reviews)If you have the Linear Algebra book that goes with this manual it is indispensable. It gives a step by step guide to solve all the even problems and references for other stuff you need to know from the book to solve the problem.

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Court Reporter's Language Arts Workbook Review

Court Reporter's Language Arts Workbook

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book for court reporters, scopists, proofreaders, anyone who needs help with grammar or punctuation. This book will teach you when to use a comma; semicolon; colon; capitalization; etc. This book helps with troublsome words like "legislator" or "legislature"; it helps with one word/two words; when to use a comma instead of a period after the answer "yes" or "no"; etc. This is an all around great book for anyone who uses punctuation or grammar in their everday life.
This is one of the best books I have read on this subject and I highly recommend it.

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The newest addition to the "Prentice Hall Series in Computer Shorthand," this volume is a perfect complement to The Complete Court Reporter's Handbook by Knapp and can also serve as a stand-alone text for courses in English for Court Reporters. Kocar utilizes a workbook format and places strong emphasis on punctuation.

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Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement Review

Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

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(More customer reviews)I'll keep this short and sweet, and not summarize the contents of the book. Such can be found in other reviews, as well as the editorial synopsis. Instead, let me just suggest that "Classroom Instruction that Works??? is a long overdue work that can be used in a three-fold manner.
First, it should be required reading for every new teacher. It clearly details for them what is effective in the classroom, regardless of grade level. There is little philosophy here. This is ???meat and potatoes??? practicality.
Secondly, the research in this book should become an integral part of every teacher-evaluation process. It provides a model paradigm of excellence in teaching above and beyond the subjectivity extant in most evaluations today.
Finally, this book should be a personal read of every experienced teacher. I cannot express my feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when I realized--I already do many of these things! While I know I can improve in many areas because of reading this work, much of my teaching was validated by sound research, and that felt good!
It is my hope that this material will be presented at many of the national education conferences I attend each year--in fact, I plan on using much of this in my own presentations.
The book is nicely organized, backed by solid research, and utilizes illustrative scenarios which make complex methodology very understandable. And isn't this the goal of every classroom teacher?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Dr. J.L. Parks
Georgetown Middle School
Georgetown, KY

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This is aperfect resource for all educatorsseeking research on the beststrategies for raising student achievement through classroom instruction. A guide for educators of students in K-12, readers will find awealth of research evidence, statistical data, and case studies. Nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning are introduced, along with the pertinent information to understand and synthesize each:Studies in effect size and percentile gain units Guiding principles for using the strategies Classroom examples of model instructional practice Charts, frames, rubrics, organizers, and other tools--will help teachers to apply the strategies immediately in the classoom.

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Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind Review

Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind

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(More customer reviews)Although published as a textbook for university students, this volume is an excellent read for anybody wishing to understand the course of evolution. The authors have assembled a wealth of material, organised it in an effective manner and presented it with outstanding prose skill. Lead author Craig Stanford, whose books on primate behaviour are well-known, is joined by neurologist and geneticist John Allen and anthropologist Susan Anton. The trio brings many years of experience to the task of explaining human origins. After a brief introduction explaining what is meant by "Biological Anthropology", the authors provide a fine survey of the basic mechanisms of natural selection - DNA and genetics. Their depiction of how the genome is formed and how that structure builds the elements needed for natural selection to operate is an outstanding brief summary. Using available chemicals, DNA's mechanisms to build cells are explained, supplemented by vivid graphic images. From the process of cell building, the authors move on to show how the completed organism must deal with its environment, which includes other creatures, plant life and climate conditions through adaptation down succeeding generations. The authors describe the various factors leading to producing new species, isolation, elapsed time and new conditions. They also address the issue of how fossils and conditions are recorded in time and how researchers use a variety of techniques to determine age and place. The species of concern, of course, are the primates. The sudden demise of the great reptiles that had ruled the Earth for over 150 million years opened new vistas for the life that survived the catastrophe. Little, fur-bearing creatures moved into niches that allowed rapid change. Many varieties emerged, but noteworthy among them were shrew-sized omnivores. Spreading over the land and forests, some of them developed new traits that would ultimately lead to us. The origin of the primates is lost in the mists of time, compounded by the paucity of fossils and lack of agreement on what typifies a "primate". The earliest proposed species bears the ungainly name of "Plesiadapiforms". The authors describe the traits suggesting these were our earliest ancestors, while explaining what is lacking to establish a firm identity. Each of the points they introduce is enhanced by the contending researchers' arguments over lineage.Once past the vague beginnings, the team offers insights into how ape transformed into human. The physiological trends, such as jaw structure and teeth are outlined. Each of the fossil examples of pre-human hominids is examined critically with the important elements indicating its lineage in the human story assessed. From a lonely skull in a desert to remote caves, creatures that one day would lead to you and me are revealed. At some point, one or more of the ape-like animals stood upright. Demonstrating what a major step this was, with changes in spinal column, head position and posture, the new form proved to be even more adaptable than its predecessors. Not the least of the advantages gained, they note, is the ability to travel long distances with minimal energy expenditure. As much as we've learned, the authors remind us of the many questions remaining. The actual number of species, where and how they lived, and how many lineages did the ape ancestor lead to over the millennia?Emerging "modern" forms bring new challenges in understanding. Although early apes sent offshoots out of Africa, it was the hominids that proved to be the most ambitious travellers. Homo erectus spent over a million years traversing Asia, leaving fossils in far-flung sites across the continent and in the islands southeast of the mainland. Their remains have been dated to as recently as 25 to 50 thousand years old. The recent find on the island of Flores suggest an even more recent descendant. A new species, Homo sapiens, and its own diaspora out of Africa follows. Its most significant aspect, the development of intelligence and language is thoroughly examined. A major change took place leading to the one species with the highest proportion of brain size to body weight. Coupled with changes in physiology, our species created a new form of intricate communication abilities. The brain also went through changes in organisation. Which factor made the greatest contribution to human behaviour patterns is the concluding segment of the book. It is that aspect of our history that remains most contentious and the authors examine the various views surrounding that issue. It's a fitting conclusion to this in-depth and comprehensive study. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]

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The only book that integrates the foundations and the most current innovations in the field from the ground up. Over the past twenty years, this field has rapidly evolved from the study of physical anthropology into biological anthropology,incorporating the evolutionary biology of humankind based on information from the fossil record and the human skeleton,genetics ofindividuals and of populations, our primate relatives, human adaptation, and human behavior. Stanfordcombines the most up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of the foundations of the field withthe modern innovations and discoveries.

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Vistas y voces latinas (3rd Edition) Review

Vistas y voces latinas (3rd Edition)

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(More customer reviews)Using this book as a Junior in High school, I can say that this book can be helpful, but in the end it will depend on how your teacher ultimately ends up using it. For example, the stories covered in this book are typically read at the college level, and followed by exercises spanning multiple pages. This is both beneficial and constricting at the same time. While completing these exercises (Such as filling in the blank, writing your own opinion of the story, etc.) will definitely help you to understand and reflect more deeply on the story presented, they can be easily overwhelming if your grasp of Spanish is not advanced enough. If this book is required reading for your class, ask your teacher how she plans on using it. Otherwise, you will be surprised how challenging it might be.
Bottom line: I would recommend this to more advanced or serious Spanish students.

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Readers investigate the cultural topics of each chapter in this anthology of readings by both new and established contemporary Latin American and Latino authors—including Gabriel Garcîa Mårquez, Pablo Neruda, and Silvina Ocampo. In this way, readers can analyze literary selections through discussion and short compositions, write creatively in Spanish, and expand their knowledge of Latin American and Latino culture. Offers new selections by well-known contemporary authors such as Sandra Cisneros, Gustavo Pérez Firmat, Angeles Mastretta, and more. Opens each chapter with a poem. Offers interviews or autobiographical essays with each author. Provides a new vocabulary section that contains useful Spanish expressions and terms. Ideal for readers with conversational Spanish skills who want to expand their knowledge of Latin American and Latino literature, or readers who want to increase their conversational and reading skills in Spanish.

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Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff? (2nd Edition) Review

Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff (2nd Edition)

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(More customer reviews)First off, I'd like to point out that I give this book four stars out of five because the 2nd Edition of the book is much different and vastly improved over this version -- the main differences being that the 2nd Edition has "Chapters" in a different order from the first edition's "Modules," and the 2nd Edition merges a few chapters while adding a few new ones. If you are buying this book for a class or college course, MAKE SURE whether your instructor wants you to get this version, or the updated 2nd Edition version. If you're looking for the 2nd Edition, it's got a redesigned cover with a blue design around the edges.
Aside from that, this book contains so much useful information that, like many other people have said after reading through it or taking a class based on it, I think it should be required reading for all college freshman, or even high school seniors! Most of the information in this book is simple and common sense, but that doesn't mean it's boring or obvious stuff. For example, strategies for more "active" reading include the SQ4R method of pre-reading, which is used to approach your reading material with a solid overview of what to expect; this, in turn, allows you to respond more appropriately to new material and absorb more of the useful parts. Don't think this book is only about reading or studying, though. There are entire chapters dedicated to "learning styles," goal setting, memory, getting along with others in group activities, time management, note taking, test taking, and much more!
This is an excellent book, which I would recommend to ANYONE, even if they are not students. You can apply the skills, methods and ideas in this book to any part of your life, including work and play. If it involves learning, I'm sure you'll find something in this book that will help you.
One quick note, most of the "activities" in the book are simply introspective surveys meant to give you a better idea of how YOU work and learn, but they take up a considerable amount of space and are not all that helpful if you already have a clear view of how you do things. It still isn't a bad idea to at least skim through the Activities and do them in your head, for the sake of being thorough. There are very few, if any, actual "practice" activities, since most of the skills and techniques taught can be tried out with virtually ANY book, lecture, video, note taking, or test format, and the results will be self-evident. This is NOT a workbook, even though it is printed in paperback workbook format with perforated pages.

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Are students doing what is required to get them where they want to go?This book gets students to ask and answer this vital question. Written by amaster teacher, the 2nd edition of Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff? makes potentially difficult and dry subject matter come alive by integrating two critical themes for student and life success: critical thinking and personal choice. Each study skill is introduced and builton specific standards of critical thinking, and then the reader immediately practices the study skills they need for academic success. The second theme, personal choice, reinforces responsible decision making and follow-through to put potential and ambition into action. Ambition is the desire; potential the ability; initiative isthe doing. Effective study skillswill empowerstudents to do what is needed to master their course requirements and this book will provide the necessary tools!

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Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities, Volume II (4th Edition) Review

Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities, Volume II (4th Edition)

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(More customer reviews)We used this textbook for a humanities survey course at my high school. My teacher said it was the finest he'd seen out of dozens, and after using it for his class, I have to agree. The art, maps, pictures, and everything help bring the past to life, and the text, while easy to read, says everything it needs to.

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For one semester/quarter courses on Introduction to the Humanities or Cultural Studies.Now in full color, Arts and Culture provides an introduction to global civilizations and their artistic achievements, history, and cultures. The authors consider two important questions: What makes a work a masterpiece of its type? And what qualities of a work enable it to be appreciated over time? Critical thinking is also highlighted throughout the text with 4 different box features that ask students to explore connections across the humanities and different cultures. These boxes are entitled Connections, Cross Currents, Then & Now, and Cultural Impact boxes. Open the new fourth edition of Arts and Culture and open a world of discovery.

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Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 3: All-In-One Student Workbook Review

Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 3: All-In-One Student Workbook

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(More customer reviews)This workbook is great if you want the student to have a clear understanding of the problem solving process. In Section 1, the student covers vocabulary, examples and a quick check for each lesson. The added value is in Section 2, where the student is presented with a practice page per lesson and a guided problem solving strategy (understand, plan and carry on, check, reading comprehension, graphic organizer, among other things).
With this workbook not only will the student practice math but he/she will also understand why it is solved that way.

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Prentice Hall Mathematics: Courses 1, 2, 3 and Algebra Readiness ©2010
Course 3

Course 3 providesa solid foundation in order to fully prepare students for Algebra1.

Chapters 1-3 focus on integers, rational numbers and real numbers inorder to set the stage for equations, inequalities and functions. Real-World applications to the more abstract algebraic concepts are found throughout the text. More than 5 Activity Labs per chapter ensure students receive the visualand special instruction necessary to conceptualize these abstract concepts andprepare them for advanced math courses.

Prentice Hall Mathematics maintains the quality content for which Prentice Hall is known, with the research-based approach students need. Daily, integrated intervention and powerful test prep help all students master the standards and prepare for high-stakes assessments.

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Feel confident about the program's strong authorship, proven student success, and wide range of built-in opportunities to assess your students' understanding.

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PRESAssociates, an independent research firm, conducted a study to assess theeffectiveness of PrenticeHall Middle School Math inhelping students attain critical mathematics skills during the 2007-2008 schoolyear. The evaluation study employed a randomized control trial (RCT) design, which was utilized to meet the rigorous standards of the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). The study was conducted across 5 schools in CO, FL, KY, MI, and NY. The sample included 15 teachers and 922 students in the seventh grade.The students were assessed at the beginning and end of the year with the IowaTest of Basic Skills (ITBS), Group Mathematics Assessment and DiagnosticEvaluation (GMADE), and Balanced Assessment of Mathematics (BAM) assessments.

Successful Results with Prentice Hall Middle School Math!

In onlythe first year of use, students at all ability levels using PrenticeHall Middle School Math™ showedsignificant improvement in the areas of:

Mathconcepts and estimation
Math vocabulary
Problem-solving and interpretation
Communicating mathematical ideas
Mathcomputation

In addition, students who used Prentice Hall Middle School Math™ showed a significantly greater gain in math computation skills as compared to students who used other math programs.
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Rockin Out: Popular Music in the U.S.A (5th Edition) (MyRockKit Series) Review

Rockin Out: Popular Music in the U.S.A (5th Edition) (MyRockKit Series)

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(More customer reviews)In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2010 Summer Teacher Institute, "Rockin' Out" by Garofalo was highly recommeded and used in the course. The book is extensive and easy to read and understand and covers a wide range of rock periods.

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Rockin' Out offers a comprehensive social history of popular music in the United States that takes the reader from the invention of the phonograph to the promise of the Internet, from the heyday of Tin Pan Alley to the present day sounds of singer-songwriters, pop country crossovers, rock, and contemporary hip hop. It offers an analysis and critique of the music itself as well as how it is produced and marketed, including such recent phenomena as the rise of television idols, the introduction of reggaeton, and the return of protest music.Accessibly written, this text is organized chronologically and thematically around particular genres/styles of music and addresses such dimensions as race, class, gender, ethnicity, technology, copyright and the structure of the music industry as they affect the development of the music.

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