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Discover the cognitive tools that lead to creative thinking and problem-solving with this “well-written and easy-to-follow” guide ( Library Journal ).   Explore the “thinking tools” of extraordinary people, from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Mozart and Virginia Woolf, and learn how you can practice the same imaginative skills to become your creative best. With engaging narratives and examples, Robert and Michèle Root-Bernstein investigate cognitive tools such as observing, recognizing patterns, modeling, playing, and more.   Sparks of Genius is “a clever, detailed and demanding fitness program for the creative mind” and a groundbreaking guidebook for anyone interested in imaginative thinking, lifelong learning, and transdisciplinary education ( Kirkus Reviews ).   “How different the painter at the easel and the physicist in the laboratory! Yet the Root-Bernsteins recognize the deep-down similarity of all creative thinking, whether in art or science. They demonstrate this similarity by comparing the accounts that various pioneers and inventors have left of their own creative processes: for Picasso just as for Einstein, for Klee just as for Feynman, the creative impulse always begins in vision, in emotion, in intuition. . . . With a lavishly illustrated chapter devoted to each tool, readers quickly realize just how far the imagination can stretch.” — Booklist   “A powerful book . . .  Sparks of Genius presents radically different ways of approaching problems.” — American Scientist |
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Canadian OB/GYN, women's health advocate and New York Times columnist Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible is a comprehensive, accessible antidote to the maelstrom of misinformation around female sexual health, and the ultimate guide to everything a person needs to know about the vagina and vulva. We are well into the twenty-first century and have access to more information than ever before, yet many people don't know that a vagina is self-cleaning, condoms should be used with a lubricant, eating sugar doesn't cause a yeast infection, and sex shouldn't be painful. As a physician with twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr. Jen Gunter is all too familiar with the fears, fallacies and misinformation that abound about vaginal health. On Twitter, she hilariously exposes unscientific wellness advice and debunks potentially harmful and stunningly unnecessary products from "vagina profiteers." Dr. Gunter knows the questions women (and men) have about female sexual health, and in The Vagina Bible , she answers them all.      For:   •  the sixteen-year-old trying to figure out tampons;   •   the twenty-six-year-old wondering how to avoid a UTI;   •  the thirty-six-year-old trans woman navigating her new anatomy;   •  the forty-six-year-old worried about the changing appearance of her vulva;   •  the fifty-six-year-old looking into the HPV vaccine for her daughter (and maybe herself);   •  the sixty-six-year-old experiencing painful sex; The Vagina Bible offers a repository of accurate information based on science, and delivered with wit and wisdom. This is the fact-based, inclusive, and empowering guide you deserve to advocate for your own body. |
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WHAT MAKES A HERO? WHO BETTER TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION THAN LEE CHILD… ‘It’s Lee Child. Why would you not read it?’ Karin Slaughter ‘I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn the page’ The Times In his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world – arguing that we need them now more than ever. From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling? Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth, The Hero is essential reading for anyone trying to write or understand fiction. Child teaches us how these stories still shape our minds and behaviour in an increasingly confusing modern world, and with his trademark concision and wit, demonstrates that however civilised we get, we’ll always need heroes. Reviews ‘It’s Lee Child. Why would you not read it?’ Karin Slaughter ‘I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn the page’ The Times ‘It's said that a Jack Reacher novel is bought every four seconds somewhere in the world. He is to crime fiction what Clint Eastwood's 'man with no name' was to the western. Lee Child's genius has been to create a tough guy hero that men will envy and women will adore’ Daily Express About the author Lee Child is one of the world’s leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world and have sold over one hundred million copies. Two blockbusting Jack Reacher movies have been made so far. He is the recipient of many awards, most recently the CWA’s Diamond Dagger for a writer of an outstanding body of crime fiction, the International Thriller Writers’ ThrillerMaster, and the Theakstons Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award. |
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A comprehensive guide to implement the use of the iPad as an assistive tool for students in Ontario schools with diverse learning needs. |
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This book is comprised of a set of four resources for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other healthcare professionals working in acute and rehabilitation hospitals. They can be used separately or together to enhance patient-provider communication in hospitals. The IFCI: SAI has been developed so healthcare professionals can identify and support patients who have difficulty communicating, with a focus on patients with communication disability. |
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В этой книге авторитетные ученые Брайан Кокс и Джефф Форшоу знакомят читателей с квантовой механикой – фундаментальной моделью устройства мира. Они рассказывают, какие наблюдения привели физиков к квантовой теории, как она разрабатывалась и почему ученые, несмотря на всю ее странность, так в ней уверены. Книга предназначена для всех, кому интересны квантовая физика и устройство Вселенной. |
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Plus jamais zéro ! LA MÉTHODE INTÉGRALE POUR NE PLUS FAIRE DE FAUTES : plus de 200 000 lecteurs déjà conquis ! Un conte grammatical interactif, animé et sonorisé. Plus jamais zéro ! La faute d'orthographe n'est pas une fatalité. Voici une méthode révolutionnaire sans mots complexes ni règles rébarbatives qui réconciliera pour de bon votre enfant avec la grammaire et l'orthographe. Transformés en personnages merveilleux, mots et verbes s'animent : le roi ÊTRE est gentil et facile à vivre tandis que le roi AVOIR se montre retors. Le malicieux monsieur Troglo-temps détient quant à lui les clés du e muet... Au fil d'une aventure en neuf étapes joliment illustrées, Hugo, fort des secrets de grammaire de la fée Nina, relève les défis orthographiques lancés par les rois et reprend confiance en lui. Comme lui, votre enfant comprendra l'ensemble des accords difficiles de la langue française. À chaque étape, des exercices permettent de vérifier sa progression. La victoire est au bout du chemin ! Reconnue depuis dix ans déjà, cette méthode – entièrement enrichie et perfectionnée par l'auteur – rend la grammaire encore plus facile et ludique. Elle a redonné espoir durablement à de nombreux enfants perdus dans la forêt des mots. LES 3 TOMES D'HUGO RÉUNIS DANS UNE ÉDITION COMPLÈTE : • Une méthode réécrite et perfectionnée par son auteur grâce à 10 années d'expérience • Un contenu enrichi : nouveau chapitre, nouveau personnage, nouvelles illustrations... • Des exercices d'entraînement : à la fin de chacune des 10 étapes, des exercices permettent de vérifier efficacement sa progression UNE VERSION iOS ÉTONNANTE : • Deux parcours : " Je lis l'histoire " et " Je m'entraîne " • Des exercices interactifs pour mieux progresser • Des décors et personnages animé s pour renforcer la compréhension • Une présentation audio de l'ouvrage par son auteur ainsi que de nombreux bruitages pour une aventure encore plus chaleureuse ! UNE MÉTHODE SIGNÉE ANNE-MARIE GAIGNARD : Pédagogue et formatrice, elle reçoit des enfants en difficulté au sein de son centre de formation " Plus jamais zéro ". Sa méthode est utilisée par plusieurs milliers de personnes : enfants, parents et enseignants. Elle est également l'auteur de La Revanche des nuls en orthographe aux éditions Calmann-Lévy. LA PRESSE EN PARLE : " Ce joli récit de grammaire est diablement efficace. C'est que l'auteur, Anne-Marie Gaignard s'y connait à merveille, depuis vingt ans, en formation des maîtres et des élèves. " Télérama " Cette méthode originale adoucit le cours de grammaire rébarbatif ou la perspective de la dictée [...] " Le Nouvel Observateur ____________________________________ - Découvrez la vidéo et le site dédié à Hugo et les rois : www.lerobert.com/hugo - Visitez notre site officiel : www.lerobert.com - Retrouvez-nous sur Facebook : www.facebook.com/EditionsRobert - Suivez-nous sur Twitter : www.twitter.com/LeRobert_com - Regardez nos vidéos : www.youtube.com/user/EditionsRobert |
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A great variety of English tests that will help you increase your IELTS test score. In a few minutes you'll be able to start practicing and testing your IELTS vocabulary skills in both an effective and pleasant way. You will experience a new and exciting method of increasing your IELTS word power. With this book you will be able to delve into the depths of IELTS vocabulary and explore its diversity and richness. If you use your IELTS Test book the right way, you will become wiser and wealthier too. So read on and enjoy the ride! Learning IELTS vocabulary words fast is simple but it certainly isn't easy. There is one single word that describes the secret to improving your IELTS vocabulary: HABITS. Yes, you've heard that right. In a few moments you will get access to a tool that helps you develop the habits you need to improve your IELTS word power constantly. Every day of every week. - More than 50 Tests - More than 500 Meanings By Word - Answers support - Multiple choice |
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To make designs that work and endure (and are also legal), designers need to know—or be able to find—an endless number of details. Whether it's what kind of glue needs to be used on a certain surface, metric equivalents, thread sizes, or how to apply for a patent, these details are essential and must be readily available so designers can create successful products efficiently. The Industrial Design Reference & Specification Book provides designers with a comprehensive handbook they can turn to over and over again. These pages are filled with information that is essential to successful product design, including information on measurement conversions, trademark and copyright standards, patents and product-related intellectual property rights/standards, setting up files for prototyping and production runs, and manufacturing and packaging options to optimize the design. It is an essential resource for any industrial or product designer. |
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The New York Times bestselling author of Better and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies—neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist. First introduced decades ago by the U.S. Air Force, checklists have enabled pilots to fly aircraft of mind-boggling sophistication. Now innovative checklists are being adopted in hospitals around the world, helping doctors and nurses respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. Even in the immensely complex world of surgery, a simple ninety-second variant has cut the rate of fatalities by more than a third. In riveting stories, Gawande takes us from Austria, where an emergency checklist saved a drowning victim who had spent half an hour underwater, to Michigan, where a cleanliness checklist in intensive care units virtually eliminated a type of deadly hospital infection. He explains how checklists actually work to prompt striking and immediate improvements. And he follows the checklist revolution into fields well beyond medicine, from disaster response to investment banking, skyscraper construction, and businesses of all kinds. An intellectual adventure in which lives are lost and saved and one simple idea makes a tremendous difference, The Checklist Manifesto is essential reading for anyone working to get things right. |
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This riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers. The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb. The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a "zero point" of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years. Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U.S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena. |
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Le texte intégral de l'œuvre philosophique et un dossier pédagogique complet ! Un texte à la méthode rigoureuse, visant l'accès à la liberté et à la béatitude. Contexte Philosophe hollandais du XVIIe siècle, Spinoza (1632 – 1677) se démarque de certains philosophes par une réflexion qui se veut pratique, et s'inscrit ainsi dans la lignée d'Épicure, qu'il admirait. L'œuvre Éthique est l'un des principaux textes de Spinoza dans lequel, grâce à une rigueur intellectuelle basée sur la logique mathématique, l'auteur entend mener ses lecteurs à un état supérieur à celui de l'homme moyen, asservi par ses passions. La philosophie doit, pour lui, mener au bonheur et à la perfection, grâce à l'exigence de la vérité. Les concepts clés L'esprit Les affects La servitude La liberté Dieu... La collection Intégrales de philo, une approche complète et approfondie d'une œuvre essentielle Une œuvre commentée par des spécialistes Des dossiers autour de l'œuvre Plus de trente titres 4 périodes : Antiquité, Moyen Âge et Renaissance (Ve – XVIe s.), période moderne (XVIIe – XIXe s.), période contemporaine (XXe s.) |
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Does you or your child have difficulty learning? Would you like to improve your memory, increase your focus, eliminate distractions, and stop procrastinating? All these things are highly realistic goals and expectations that this book can help you reach. Have you ever heard the rumor that people only use 10% of their brains, and wondered how true that really is? You probably have. And there is some truth to it, but it's not entirely true because humans use much MORE than 10% of their brains. The statement should say that the average person only uses 10% of their brain's potential capabilities, which is absolutely true. 10% even seems like a stretch, I think it's lower than that. That doesn't speak to the lack of intelligence of humans, more so the incredible potential and capabilities of the human brain. The capacity of the human brain is limitless and unfathomable, and what a lot of people don't realize is that the brain is like any other muscle in the body in the way that it can be trained and worked to grow, improve, and become immensely superior than it was. But the difference is that muscles have a maximum genetic potential that they can reach, while the brain does not. Every single human has a brain that has the ability to be "genius", but many are not because they never train their brains to grow and become smart. There are many, many things that one can do to improve their cognitive abilities and we will cover much of it in this book. Here is just a short preview of some of the topics of discussion that are delved into in this book: - Secret Memory Strategies & Techniques that Experts use - Speed Reading and how to do it - How to eat healthy for your brain - Mnemonic Systems to Help you Remember Anything - Learning a new language - The Power of Mindfulness - How to Exercise your brain to make it grow Smarter - Mental Exercises - Sleep's impact on your brain  - And much more!  If you struggle with learning slower than you'd like, remembering important things, staying focused, or procrastinating... Then PLEASE do yourself this favor and check out this book for yourself. You'll be glad you did! |
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The name “Donald Marshall Jr.” is synonymous with “wrongful conviction” and the fight for Indigenous rights in Canada. In Truth and Conviction, Jane McMillan – Marshall’s former partner, an acclaimed anthropologist, and an original defendant in the Supreme Court’s Marshall decision – tells the story of how Marshall’s life-long battle against injustice permeated Canadian legal consciousness and revitalized Indigenous law. Marshall died in 2009, but his legacy lives on. Mi’kmaq continue to assert their rights and build justice programs grounded in customary laws and practices, key steps in the path to self-determination and reconciliation. |
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Новое дополненное и переработанное издание замечательной книги знаменитого детского врача Евгения Олеговича Комаровского. Доступная, увлекательная и очень полезная информация, адресованная будущим и уже состоявшимся родителям. Ребенок вообще, его образ жизни, его родственники и его болезни в частности. Простые решения, казалось бы, сложных задач. Ответы на вопросы о том, что такое хорошо и что такое плохо, рекомендации, позволяющие принять правильные решения, и советы, способствующие укреплению нервной системы мам, пап, бабушек и дедушек. Настоящее издание дополнено новыми главами, ряд материалов существенно переработан. Кроме того, читателям предлагается подборка избранных статей и рассказов автора. Книга выходит в авторской редакции. Издание 2-е, переработанное и дополненное. |
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A revised and updated guide to the essentials of a writer’s craft, presented by a brilliant practitioner of the art Completely revised and rewritten to address the challenges and opportunities of the modern era, this handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing. Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le Guin’s own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online.   Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer's shelf. |
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À quoi sert la douleur ? Pourquoi notre corps nous fait-il mal – parfois sans raison intelligible ? Pourquoi peut-il être si difficile de faire entendre qu’on souffre ? Sans toujours parvenir à être soulagé. Ces questions, tout le monde se les pose. Mais aujourd’hui, en France, il n’est pas toujours possible d’y trouver réponse. La douleur est un domaine immense et complexe : ses mécanismes varient selon qu’il s’agit d’une douleur utile, passagère, ou chronique et invalidante. Il en va de même pour ses nombreux traitements (médicamenteux et autres) : il est parfois difficile de distinguer leurs effets, leurs limites, et les mythes qui les entourent. Enfin, la douleur est intime et propre à chaque individu. D’où l’importance de faire le point sur la douleur, ses fonctions, ses remèdes, mais aussi sur ce qu’on n’aborde jamais ou presque : les préjugés, les inégalités, les insuffisances, les brutalités. Rédigé par deux médecins formés à l’écoute des patient·e·s, ce livre plaide pour une prise en compte de la douleur dans toutes ses dimensions : physique, psychique, sociale, familiale et intime. Il a été écrit pour les personnes qui souffrent, celles qui les entourent et celles qui les soignent – car comprendre la douleur est le premier pas pour s’en libérer. |
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The revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic in the category. This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts. |
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Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies walks you through the steps of planning your estate. This friendly guide will help you Reduce the tax you or your estate will pay Plan for your children's future Leave a charitable legacy Decipher the legal lingo in wills Prepare a living will to ensure you get the treatment you want Hire an estate planning team that will meet your needs Through practical advice from expert authors, this book helps you ensure that your affairs are in order, and your loved ones will be looked after. |
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Книга о том, как мозг нас обманывает, и как с ним договориться. Вам понравится эта книга, если… вы чувствуете, что мир не так прост, как о нём рассказывают в кругу дилетантов;вы понимаете, что вы – это ваш мозг, и необходимо научиться использовать его в собственных целях;вы хотите понять, как ваш мозг принимает решения, и найти, наконец, то, что для вас по-настоящему важно. «Красная таблетка» – полезное интеллектуальное чтиво для людей, которые готовы смотреть на научные факты со всей серьезностью и не отворачиваются от правды только потому, что она не льстит нашему самолюбию. Важные факты «Красная таблетка» – первая научно-популярная книга Андрея Курпатова за последние 10 лет, результат большого и серьезного исследования. Благодаря уникальному таланту автора ясно, доступно и с пользой рассказывать о научных исследованиях, его книги уже проданы совокупным тиражом более 5 миллионов экземпляров и переведены на 8 иностранных языков. «Красная таблетка» превращает научные знания по нейробиологии в увлекательное интеллектуальное путешествие и эффективный практикум. Все технологии, представленные в книге, прошли апробацию в рамках проекта «Академия смысла». «Красная Таблетка»: самые важные научные исследования в области нейрофизиологии, которые помогут разобраться в работе мозга и научиться использовать его для решения важных задач;вы поймёте, почему нам кажется, что мы делаем для других больше, чем они для нас;научит вас понимать поведение и мотивы других людей и взаимодействовать с ними;поможет вам избавиться от противоречий и домыслов о предназначении и смысле жизни;вы узнаете, чего хотите на самом деле, и как этого достичь. |
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Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit , literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to:    • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing.    • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership.    • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more.    • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you. |
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This volume of the Thinker’s Guide Library offers insight into the mind’s core functions of thinking, feeling, and wanting and examines how to take command of emotions. It reveals intrinsic barriers to criticality in human thought that impede learning and self-development and is essential reading for those wishing to take full command their minds. |
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It took me years to develop the basic process. Eventually, I figured out a way to make hash that was simple and easy. I'm quite proud of the method as it gives you more hash per pound of shake than any other method. In the end, this method will use absolutely all the THC in your shake. Nothing will be lost and you will eliminate 90% of the vegetable material at the same time. It's also the least expensive method you will come across. Gram per gram, this will give you the cheapest, best hash you can make, right in the comfort of your own home. What are you waiting for? |
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The ultimate study guide Keep your motivation high: you’ll leverage your initiative while you study until you reach fluency. Learn French painlessly: you’ll create a daily habit that will remove the headache from learning a new language. Accelerate your learning: you’ll take proven shortcuts and use language hacks specific to the French language. Understand native French speakers: you’ll use clear know-how to practice and improve your listening skills. Enjoy any French media outlet: you’ll follow a clearly-defined method to read well and appreciate great articles and books written in the French language. Sound more natural in French: you’ll have a solid foundation in the language, which will allow you to sound good while speaking it! Bonus:  Study plan . I have created four different types of study plans for you based on your level of French: Beginner Intermediate Advanced Plateaued Learner (for anyone with speaking and listening difficulties )  Bonus 2:  • Keeping the conversation flowing with hundreds of conversational connectors (e.g. comment dire? How can I put it?) divided into ten topics with Mp3 supplements Over one hundred useful adverbs (e.g. later – plus tard) with examples Ninety common French phrase s (e.g. « je ne sais pas » – I don’t know ) The ten most common verbs conjugated with four important tenses 130+ common adjectives (e.g. “belle” – beautiful ) with examples All bonus materials come with audio that will allow you to study without any text in front of you. The audio comes with the French text first, followed by its English translation and then French pronunciations, leaving enough time in between for you to pronounce the words yourself. Improve your French now ! |
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This ebook discusses and demonstrates the use of the high velocity low amplitude form of manipulative therapy commonly used by Doctors of Chiropractic. It is a practical presentation of the fundamental skills necessary to evaluate joint function and to apply thrust techniques to the pelvis. The procedures are presented with words, pictures and video clips and includes review questions and practical testing examples. |
