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CONTENTS: 1. Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich 2. Benjamin Franklin - The Way to Wealth 3. Charles F. Haanel - The Master Key System 4. Florence Scovel Shinn - The Game of Life and How to Play it 5. Wallace D. Wattles - How to Get What You Want 6. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Rich 7. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Well 8. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Great 9. P.T. Barnum - The Art of Money Getting 10. Dale Carnegie - The Art of Public Speaking 11. James Allen - As A Man Thinketh 12. James Allen - From Poverty to Power 13. James Allen - Eight Pillars of Prosperity 14. James Allen - Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success 15. James Allen - Men and Systems 16. James Allen - Above Life's Turmoil 17. James Allen - The Life Triumphant 18. Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching 19. Khalil Gibran - The Prophet 20. Orison Swett Marden & Abner Bayley - An Iron Will 21. Orison Swett Marden - Ambition and Success 22. Orison Swett Marden - The Victorious Attitude 23. Orison Swett Marden - Architects of Fate; Or, Steps to Success and Power 24. Orison Swett Marden - Pushing to the Front 25. Orison Swett Marden - How to Succeed 26. Orison Swett Marden - Cheerfulness As a Life Power 27. Marcus Aurelius - Meditations 28. Henry Thomas Hamblin - Within You is the Power 29. William Crosbie Hunter - Dollars and Sense 30. William Crosbie Hunter - Evening Round-Up 31. Joseph Murphy - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind 32. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Self-Reliance 33. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Compensation 34. Henry H. Brown - Concentration: The Road to Success 35. Henry H. Brown - Dollars Want Me 36. Russell H. Conwell - Acres of Diamonds 37. Russell H. Conwell - The Key to Success 38. Russell H. Conwell - What You Can Do With Your Will Power 39. Russell H. Conwell - Every Man is Own University 40. William Atkinson - The Art of Logical Thinking 41. William Atkinson - The Psychology of Salesmanship 42. B.F. Austin - How to |
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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable. |
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If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen: Conversation Starters For years, their sadistic mother, Shelly, subjected her girls to unimaginable abuse, degradation, torture, and psychical terrors behind their farmhouse's closed doors in Raymond, Washington. Through it all, Nikki, Sami, and Tori formed a defiant bond, making themselves far less vulnerable than Shelly could ever imagine. Others were drawn into their mother's dark and perverse web, but the sisters found the strength and courage to flee from the escalating nightmare caused by the multiple murders. Disturbing and nerve-wracking, If You Tell by Gregg Olsen is a survivor's story of Nikki, Sami, and Tori, who risked their lives to fight for freedom and justice from their evil mother. Sisters for life, victims no more, they found hope in the darkness that made them the resilient women they are today—loving, loved, and moving on. After the publication date of If You Tell (December 1, 2019), the 410-paged narrative received numerous praises and critiques. It became a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon Charts, USA Today, and Washington Post bestseller. A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book is an independent resource to supplement the original book and is not affiliated nor endorsed by the original work in any way. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices. |
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The God Delusion: by Richard Dawkins | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review   Preview: In The God Delusion , philosopher Richard Dawkins evaluates popular arguments for the existence of God. The idea that God is not an object that can be accessed and reviewed using human reason is rejected. Instead, evidence that proves with at least 51% certainty is presented to prove that God does, in fact, not exist, casting reasonable doubt on the efficacy and usefulness of belief in God. Genuine curiosity as disciplined by a sound scientific method is far more useful than religions. Religion is all too often based on superstition. An in depth investigation of the intellectual bankruptcies of polytheism and monotheism, the secular beliefs of the Founding Fathers, and the Galton and Stannard prayer experiments underscore this idea. In contrast, the argument for natural selection shows it can account for the whole of human life rather than the idea that there is one divine creator, a statement that in itself leads to more questions, such as the origins of that single creator…   PLEASE NOTE: This is key takeaways and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.    Inside this Instaread of The God Delusion: • Overview of the book • Important People • Key Takeaways • Analysis of Key Takeaways     About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.   |
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English for Child Care provides practice for high-beginning to low-intermediate language learners in the integrated skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. The program can be used as the core resource in a language development class for child caregivers and parents. The target audience of the book is students in the following environments: 1) community college and university ESL classes, 2) adult and community education classes, 3) community based English tutoring programs, 4) parenting classes, 5) English classes for vocational education and worker training programs, 6) English training programs for au-pairs and nannies In addition, with 200 embedded audio files, individuals with an interest in English with a child care emphasis/content focus can use the program independently. Users will learn to perform the following skills: 1) Respond appropriately to English sentences used in the child care workplace, at home, and in school. 2) Participate in conversations in English with children, parents, and staff in child care settings, at home, and in school. 3) Use level-appropriate grammar, orally and in writing, to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and child care providers about child-related topics, such as illnesses and incidents. 4) Comprehend and respond appropriately to readings related to child care and parenting orally and in writing, use vocabulary words and phrases frequently found in the context of child care and parenting. 5) Recognize selected aspects of American children's culture, such as, songs, nursery rhymes, and games, and use these with children. English for Child Care precedes English for Child Development . which together address the needs of parents and child care providers who are learning English for the specific purpose of advancing in their field. REVIEWS BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS OF BOTH ENGLISH AS A SECOND (ADDITIONAL) LANGUAGE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: < English for Child Care  inspires excitement and gratitude! Not only can it be useful in community college, vocational or adult education setting, but it can also meet the needs of early childhood professionals actively working in the field. Tasks and activities are relevant and reflect the best practices. Kudos to the authors! – Judy Macdonald, Cornerstone Preschool, Florida  English for Child Care delivers highly engaging and interesting content.  The songs are delightful and appealing. The reading passages are appropriate for high-beginning learners. The illustrations elucidate key concepts beautifully. The vocabulary explanations, presentation of cultural elements, discussion activities, and treatment of grammar are all excellent. High-quality language instruction is blended with relevant content practice and topics. It is a welcome and valuable tool to meet the needs of second-language speakers entering the field of early childhood education. – Leigh Anne Sippel, Skyline College, California English for Child Care is a well-designed textbook that includes essential vocabulary and concepts for educationally sound child care settings. The activities in the book are appropriate, varied, and practical. The focus on authentic child rearing principles makes it appealing to a broad audience including any students who are parents. – Marcia M. Arthur, Renton Technical College, Washington English for Child Care is a valuable resource for au pairs and other child care providers. This is the only book that focuses on both language proficiency and child care responsibilities. All child care providers and parents can benefit from the skills, language functions, and vocabulary presented in this book. – Dan Parkins, Bethesda, Maryland English for Child Care  presents useful beginning vocabulary and idiom practice for child caregivers. The book covers important topics such as preventing accidents, treating illnesses and injuries, and what to expect from children at each stage of early development. Well done! – Amy Gettinger, Coastline Community College, California  English for Child Care is an excellent source book for adult learners–useful for parents as well as child care providers. It presents a solid foundation of child development concepts and practices and uses practical vocabulary from typical child care settings, situations, and relationships.  Activities are fun, engaging, and culturally sensitive. – Kristin Navarro, Howard Community College, Maryland |
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An all-new compendium of strange-but-true history and science facts from the author of Einstein’s Refrigerator . When high school teacher Steve Silverman started posting fascinating facts on the internet, what began as a Web site for his students became an internationally sensation. He then compiled the silliest, most peculiar stories into the book Einstein's Refrigerator . Now comes silliness squared with  Lindbergh's Artificial Heart , Silverman's second collection of offbeat and often hilarious stories that are absolutely true, yet not often taught in school. Fascinating entries include: The exploding whale: What did the Oregon Department of Transportation do with a dead whale that washed up on one of its beaches? Suffice it to say their decision to blow it up was quite the blubber blunder. Nose picking: Delve into the humorous findings of a study of this bad habit conducted by one of our institutions of higher learning. The fastest charcoal lighter ever: Using liquid oxygen at your family barbecue may speed up the cooking, but it does have its drawbacks . . . such as vaporizing your grill. |
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Point of view (POV) is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s kit, but it’s also one of the hardest to understand and master.   In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to teach you how to handle point of view in a way that will make your readers identify with your main character, draw them into the story, and keep them captivated until the very last page.   The book provides concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing skills.   Whether you’re a novice writer working on her first story or an established author, this book will help you to:   Discover what point of view is and why it’s so important. Understand the different types of point of view such as first-person, third-person, omniscient, and deep POV. Choose the point of view that works best for your story. Write a novel from multiple viewpoints without confusing your readers. Avoid head-hopping and other POV violations that would throw your readers out of the story. Write internal monologue and take your readers deeply into your character’s mind. Create suspense and tension by using POV techniques. Let your readers experience events through your main character’s eyes to get them emotionally involved in your story. |
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Learning Turkish comes alive with Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version)! Explore 26 common scenarios and learn over 550 practical Turkish vocabulary words with this powerful e-book dictionary. You won't just learn the word, you'll learn the native pronunciation, spelling, and translation, all while forming a strong visual cue in your memory. With Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version), not only will you learn new words, you'll also learn how to say them with native Audio recordings with every entry!  With Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version), you will:          ▪        Learn over 550 must-know Turkish words         ▪        Explore 26 unique everyday scenarios         ▪        Master pitch-perfect pronunciation with Audio (Enhanced Version only)         ▪        Build strong bonds to new words with visual illustrations          ▪        Memorize words using built-in flashcards  Perfect for travelers and Turkish language learners, the interactive Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version) will walk you through 26 everyday scenarios like stores, homes, classrooms, airports, hospitals, subway stations and more! Tap and zoom through the vibrant illustrations to see the word in Turkish. Each word comes with native audio so that you're learning the pitch-perfect pronunciation.  With Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version), you can:          ▪        See all the vocabulary illustrations, translations and spelling, plus hear the audio clip in Audio Gallery Mode          ▪        Place personal tags and notes in each scenario in Explorer Mode         ▪        Drill scenario vocabulary with flashcards in Quiz Mode         ▪        View all the words in the book with the Alphabetical Glossary         ▪        Tap and zoom through each scene, bringing Turkish learning to life You'll have more fun than you ever imagined learning Turkish vocabulary with Visual Dictionary Turkish (Enhanced Version)! |
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Learning Korean comes alive with InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean! Explore 26 common scenarios and learn over 550 practical Korean vocabulary words with this powerful e-book dictionary. You won't just learn the word, you'll learn the spelling and translation, all while forming a strong visual cue in your memory. With InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean, not only will you learn new words, you'll be able to recall them faster and easier right when you need them most! With InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean, you will: ▪ Learn over 550 must-know Korean words ▪ Explore 26 unique everyday scenarios ▪ Build strong bonds to new words with visual illustrations ▪ Memorize words using built-in flashcards Perfect for travelers and Korean language learners, the interactive InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean will walk you through 26 everyday scenarios like stores, homes, classrooms, airports, hospitals, subway stations, and more! Tap and zoom through the vibrant illustrations to see the word in Korean. With InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean, you can: ▪ See all the vocabulary illustrations, translations and spelling ▪ Place personal tags and notes in each scenario in Explorer Mode ▪ Drill scenario vocabulary with flashcards in Quiz Mode ▪ View all the words in the book with the Alphabetical Glossary ▪ Tap and zoom through each scene, bringing Korean learning to life You'll have more fun than you ever imagined learning Korean vocabulary with InnovativeLanguage.com Visual Dictionary Korean! |
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"1000+ English - Cebuano Cebuano - English Vocabulary" - is a list of more than 1000 words translated from English to Cebuano, as well as translated from Cebuano to English. Easy to use- great for tourists and English speakers interested in learning Cebuano. As well as Cebuano speakers interested in learning English. |
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For ten years, the knowledge seekers at mental_floss have been hunting and trapping the world’s rarest facts, locking them into captivating lists for the world to admire. Thanks to their tireless efforts, Mental Floss: The Book is packed with a decade’s worth of the smartest, quirkiest stories around, including: Five Presidential Fashion Flubs Seven Shameless Abuses of Diplomatic Immunity Five Units of Measurement Weirder Than the Metric System Four Toys That Have Gone to War for America Seven Reasons Mister Rogers Was the Best Neighbor Ever Five Things Your Body Can Do After You Die Six of Baseball’s Strangest Trades Four Foods People Actually Die For Seven Things Walmart Has Banned Four TV Shows That Changed the Course of History Ten “Q” Words That Aren’t “Q-U” Words Four Horrifying Parasites to Keep You Awake at Night Eight Fake Archaeological Finds Five Articles of Clothing That Caused Riots Four Memorable Moments in Cross-Dressing History Five Doomsdays We’ve Already Survived And 124 Other Extraordinary Lists ! |
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Write, read, work, and play—en Français French Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and understanding the fifth most commonly spoken language worldwide. Start with the very basics of the French language and work your way through important grammar and vocabulary Follow lessons at your own pace and complete practice exercises to hone your skill Learn using the Dummies method—based on evidence about how people learn best Gain the confidence to speak French in the workplace and while you travel For anyone learning French for use at home, at the office, or on the go, French Workbook For Dummies is a vital asset. |
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Updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the Japanese government in 2010 as “general-use” kanji, the sixth edition of this popular text aims to provide students with a simple method for correlating the writing and the meaning of Japanese characters in such a way as to make them both easy to remember. It is intended not only for the beginner, but also for the more advanced student looking for some relief from the constant frustration of forgetting how to write the kanji, or for a way to systematize what he or she already knows. The author begins with writing the kanji because―contrary to first impressions―it is in fact simpler than learning how to the pronounce them. By ordering the kanji according to their component parts or “primitive elements,” and then assigning each of these parts a distinct meaning with its own distinct image, the student is led to harness the powers of “imaginative memory” to learn the various combinations that make up the kanji. In addition, each kanji is given its own key word to represent the meaning, or one of the principal meanings, of that character. These key words provide the setting for a particular kanji’s “story,” whose protagonists are the primitive elements. In this way, one is able to complete in a few short months a task that would otherwise take years. Armed with the same skills as Chinese or Korean students, who know the meaning and writing of the kanji but not their Japanese pronunciations, one is then in a much better position to learn the readings (which are treated in a separate volume). Remembering the Kanji has helped tens of thousands of students advance towards literacy at their own pace, and to acquire a facility that traditional methods have long since given up on as all but impossible for those not raised with the kanji from childhood. |
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A favorite language aid of millions of travelers, this phrase ebook by DK contains all the key words and phrases that you may need in everyday situations. Go beyond just saying Hola (hello) and Adiós (goodbye) and converse with ease with the locals on your next trip to Spain. Each chapter in DK's Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish covers a different theme to provide essential language skills in every kind of situation. The sentences are divided into short phrases to help readers understand the language better and build a variety of sentences as needed. The vocabulary listed is illustrated to aid learners in remembering. The "You may hear" box lists some common questions you are likely to hear in different situations in Spain. You can also look up common words in the 2,000-word two-way dictionary at the end of the ebook or use the menu guide containing more than 500 food terms to order your meal in Spanish. Along with a pronunciation e-guide, DK's Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish also gives you access to an audio app that has more than 1,300 essential Spanish words and phrases, spoken by native speakers. |
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Seven books from the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect series—all in one volume! The best value for learning French at the level that matches your needs! With more than 2 million copies sold, the Practice Makes Perfect series has always offered what you need to master the French language: Clear explanations, practical examples, and the practice required for growing mastery. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French All-in-One, Premium Third Edition , you get even more at a spectacular value, with seven books from the bestselling series all in one volume. Structured to help you learn French at your own level, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French All-in-One, Premium Third Edition covers grammar, sentence structures and conversation, and is enhanced with a comprehensive index that allows you quick reference to all grammar explanations in the book. This premium third edition is supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, with vocabulary flash cards, audio conversations and answers to numerous exercises, and new recordings of example sentences throughout the book to help you improve your pronunciation and listening comprehension. Reinforced by hundreds of hands-on practice exercises, this one-stop resource gives you the confidence you need to break through the barrier to competency and fluency in French. Features One mega volume contains seven popular titles: Complete French Grammar; French Nouns and their Genders Up Close; French Vocabulary; French Sentence Builder; French Pronouns and Prepositions; French Verb Tenses , and French Problem Solver Integrated approach lets you study at your own level and pace Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app: This includes flashcards for all vocabulary lists throughout the book, as well as streaming audio recordings for many exercise answer keys and conversations NEW: Audio recordings of example sentences throughout the book reinforce grammar concepts and improve pronunciation and oral comprehension Suitable for both classroom use and individual study; ideal as a review workbook, companion to a basic text, and reference source |
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This guide provides information and strategies necessary to get the desired score on the CELPIP test. Whether you're aiming for higher scores in the CELPIP-General or CELPIP-General LS test, this book has you covered. Key features of this guide include: Thorough Content Coverage: The book delves deep into each component of the CELPIP test, including Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. It offers detailed explanations and examples to help you build proficiency.Expert Tips and Test-taking Strategies: they will boost your confidence and efficiency during the CELPIP test.Comprehensive Answer Explanations: Detailed explanations for each practice question help you understand the correct answers and improve your skills.Speaking and Writing Tasks: Special attention is given to the speaking and writing tasks, which are often challenging for test-takers. This guide provides step-by-step guidance on how to excel in these sections.Time Management Techniques: Learn how to manage your time effectively during the test to ensure you can complete all sections within the allotted time.Scoring Strategies: Gain insights into how the CELPIP test is scored, and discover ways to maximize your score in each section. Whether you are a beginner seeking to establish a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming for top scores, the "Complete CELPIP Preparation Guide" is an indispensable companion on your journey to CELPIP success. It will help you achieve your desired scores and open doors to your future in Canada. This guide is highly recommended for immigrants, students, professionals, and anyone preparing to take the CELPIP test to fulfill their academic or career aspirations in Canada. |
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CREATIVE WRITING - 8 MANUSCRIPTS IN 1 BOOK, INCLUDING:   1) HOW TO WRITE FICTION:  7 Easy Steps to Master Fiction Writing, Novel Writing, Writing a Book & Short Story Writing.   2) HOW TO TELL A STORY:  7 Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure.   3) HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY:  7 Easy Steps to Master Screenwriting, Scriptwriting, Writing a Movie & Television Writing.   4) HOW TO WRITE SALES COPY:  7 Easy Steps to Master Copywriting, Marketing Content, Business Writing & Freelance Writing.   5) HOW TO EDIT WRITING:  7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.   6) HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH:  7 Easy Steps to Master Self-Publishing, eBook Creation, Ghostwriting, Book Marketing & Publishing.   7) HOW TO WRITE NON-FICTION:  7 Easy Steps to Master Creative Non-Fiction, Memoir Writing, Travel Writing & Essay Writing.   8) HOW TO WRITE CONTENT:  7 Easy Steps to Master Content Writing, Article Writing, Web Content Marketing & Blog Writing.   BECOME A GREAT CREATIVE WRITER TODAY! |
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Even experienced ESL teachers get stuck in a rut. It's time to find some fresh ideas! Whether you're a first-time ESL/EFL/TEFL teacher, an experienced but overwhelmed instructor, or an instructor without a textbook, you need more activities for your conversation or speaking classes. If you're tired of wasting time wading through the junk on the Internet, then Jackie is here to help. During her decade of experience as a CELTA/DELTA certified teacher, author Jackie Bolen has developed countless games and activities for her students. She's sharing her low-prep/no-prep ideas with ESL teachers throughout the world. In 39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities , you'll get over three-dozen ideas to use in your own classroom. The highly-detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. Jackie's clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. If you're extremely busy or you're simply out of new ideas, Jackie's book makes it easy to try out new and exciting activities your students will love! Buy the book to get new lesson plans ready to go in minutes!  |
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One of the most stressful aspects of the college application process is the essay. Most students worry about what an admissions officer looks for in a writing sample. But that’s the wrong way to approach this vital component, says former Ivy League college admissions officer Harry Bauld. At Brown and Columbia, he saw what prospective students often did wrong—and now tells you how to do it right. In this fully revised and updated edition of the classic guide to writing the best essay of your life, Bauld has written an insider's guide to writing an essay that will stand out from the pack. He advises you on how to find your authentic voice, gives you tools and ideas that will spark your imagination, and shows you how to approach themes with originality and panache to make even the most tired topics fresh. He’ll tell you straight out what admissions officers aren't looking for: another platitudinous variation on one of the following themes (if you see your initial idea reflected in this list, think again): The trip (“I had to adjust to a whole new way of life.”)My favorite things (puppy dogs, freedom, and chocolate chip cookies)The pageant contestant (“I think World Peace is the most important issue facing us today.”)The jock (“Through wrestling I have learned to set goals and to work with people.”)The autobiography (“Hello, my name is . . . ”)Tales of my success (“But, finally, when I crossed the finish line . . . ”)Pet death (“As I watched Buttons’s life ebb away, I came to value . . . ”) Getting into the college of your dreams is tough. The competition is fierce. For more than twenty-five years, On Writing the College Application Essay has helped thousands of students improve their chances. Now, let it work for you. |
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This recondite caboodle of glosses panegyrizes the boggles of our palaver.* Words confirm and deny, guarantee and deceive, elucidate and obfuscate. The more words you know, the better you can express yourself and the more you can do in life. The founder of Grandiloquent Word of the Day accordingly presents a voluptuary of verbiage encompassing rare and obscure terms that confound or delight, antiquated argot from myriad epochs, and lexemes for venturesome bibliophiles. Featuring a short, insightful introduction, Grandiloquent Words offers more than 250 preternatural terminologies for you to ingurgitate and brandish with aplomb for countless occasions. Bask in cataracts of mundane morphemes, bookish locutions, beef-witted blatteroons, corporeal catastrophes, playful patois, and jolly jubilations. These always-extra expressions encompass timeless topics and modern phenomena, painting a group portrait of our foibles and joys. Replete with pronunciations, etymologies, examples, and whimsical illustrations, it will edify and entertain.   *This rare collection of definitions celebrates the marvels of our language. |
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Grâce aux techniques et aux mises en situation illustrées dans ce livre, vous pourrez vous aventurer plus loin et poser le pied là où vous ne l’auriez jamais osé auparavant. Non seulement serez-vous davantage en sécurité au cours de vos activités de plein air, mais vous irez aussi plus vite, de manière plus précise… et avec un plaisir accru en bonus. Vous apprendrez dans cet ouvrage tout ce qu’il faut savoir aujourd’hui à propos de l’orientation avec les nouveaux outils modernes que sont la carte topographique, la boussole et évidemment le GPS : • choisir et interpréter une carte topographique ; • choisir et utiliser une boussole ; • choisir et employer efficacement un GPS de plein air ; • tenir compte de la déclinaison magnétique ; • faire du géocaching ; • s’orienter grâce au soleil, à la lune et aux étoiles ; • et bien plus encore. |
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The Chinese Grammar Wiki began in 2012 as a modest website with a bold vision: to record all of the grammar structures in the Chinese language, categorize them by difficulty level, explain each one in clear, jargon-free English, and link them all together. Initially the wiki was a resource exclusively for the clients of AllSet Learning’s Shanghai-based learning consultancy. But five years later, its popularity among learners has exploded, and the Chinese Grammar Wiki has become the #1 online resource for Chinese grammar among independent learners and college students alike.    This book is the first of several volumes that, together, will comprise the most complete single resource on Chinese grammar in print. This volume features:    - 40 A1 (Beginner) grammar points  - 95 A2 (Elementary) grammar points  - 245 separate grammar structures  - 1,700+ examples (with pinyin and English translation)  - Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points  - Bilingual glossary of grammar terms  - Learner-centric design |
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The 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition is a 29-volume reference work. It was developed during the process of transitioning from being a British to an American publication. Many of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of that time. This edition of the encyclopedia is now in the public domain, and has been used extensively by Wikipedia. |
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This book puts a powerful weapon in the hands of serious students who are determined to achieve a high IELTS band score. Achieving a high IELTS band is not easy! Ignore books that tell you otherwise. It is a difficult job which requires both patience and determination. IELTS Writing tasks, in particular, demand hard work with plenty of practice and not a little frustration. There is a vast quantity of freely-available IELTS study material floating around but what IELTS candidates need are clear task responses that they can model their writing on, explanations about how to attempt questions and detailed analysis about ideas and language. Books on writing techniques and tips will get you so far but one of the most powerful ways of making sure your writing matches up to the high standards of IELTS is to study strong responses to General Writing Tasks 1 (Letters) and Tasks 2 (Writing an Essay). By studying models, you can see how descriptions and arguments are developed, how key points are stressed and how appropriate language clothes ideas. * General IELTS Task 1 models are presented that cover the types of letters that commonly occur. By following the models and reading the detailed analysis contained in the feedback notes for each task, you will begin to understand what is required of you. * General IELTS Task 2 models are provided along with detailed feedback notes which will show you how ideas are developed, how single-topic paragraphs are essential, how conclusions are drawn and how language needs to flow. Again, these varied tasks are very similar in wording and content to what you will experience in your IELTS exam. This book for the General Module in the “Models for High IELTS Band Scores” series is specifically aimed at those who are serious about their IELTS exams and determined to reach their goal of going on to further academic studies or qualifying for entry to another country. |
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