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You will undoubtedly recognize quite a few of the products featured in this book—the Coca-Cola bottle, the Wester & Co pocket knife, the Kitchen Aid mixer, the Le Creuset Dutch oven, the Weber grill, the Bic cristal pen, the Rolodex address file, Kikkoman soy sauce bottles, the Kodak Instamatic, the Polaroid SX-70, the SONY Walkman, the Apple MacIntosh, and the Dyson air-multiplier. Maybe they were part of your childhood or represent your ideal in design; certainly, they will evoke a sense of the familiar. Iconic Product Design  is an engaging and accessible presentation of the history of product design, providing an extensive catalog of the most memorable product designs of the past 150 years. More than 130 remarkable product designs from all areas, including household appliances, everyday objects, furniture, entertainment technology and office equipment, are presented in this collection. Accompanying the images are well-researched and charming vignettes about each product, with amusing insights and fun tidbits of information about its time and place. Each one informs how design has been influenced by changes in technology, science, and society. While these products were considered innovative at their inception, all have withstood the test of time and many are still, remarkably, in use today. Iconic Product Design  is a comprehensive collection of iconic product design objects, chronologically organized from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to the present. Each spread of this richly illustrated book showcases the author’s representation of the chosen design, expressing its essence and capturing its spirit. In the introductory text, he shares his concept of the term iconicity to help the reader understand what makes these products stand out and why they are considered icons today. |
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It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and offers an urgently needed prescription to fix a broken system. When COVID-19 spread through seniors' residences across Canada, the impact was horrific. Along with widespread illness and a devastating death toll, the situation exposed a decades-old crisis: the shocking systemic neglect towards our elders. Called in to provide emergency care in some of the hardest-hit facilities in Ontario and Quebec, the military issued damning reports of what they encountered. And yet, the failings that were exposed--unappetizing meals, infrequent baths, overmedication, physical abuse and inadequate personal care--have persisted for years in these institutions. In Neglected No More , André Picard takes a hard look at how we came to embrace mass institutionalization, and lays out what can and must be done to improve the state of care for our elders, a highly vulnerable population with complex needs and little ability to advocate for themselves. Picard shows that the entire eldercare system--fragmented, underfunded and unsupported--is long overdue for a fundamental rethink. We need to find ways to ensure seniors can age gracefully in the community for longer, with supportive home care and respite for family caregivers, and ensure that long-term care homes are not warehouses of isolation and neglect. Our elders deserve nothing less. |
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Are you looking for enough practice and theory to pass the test with a great score? Have you tried shorter books and found them lacking? Look no further - this guide was designed to help students pass their exams the first time. How is this guide different from others? This is a complete guide. It describes every topic in detail and also includes 100 test questions and answers. |
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A wise and entertaining guide to writing English the proper way by one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time. Harry Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger. He's even been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, he brings his indispensable insight to us all in his definite guide to writing well. The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF, has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has vanished from our culture, and in writing of every kind we see a trend towards more -- more speed and more information but far less clarity. Evans provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age. Do I Make Myself Clear? is an essential text, and one that will provide every writer an editor at his shoulder. |
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A seminal work and examination of the psychopathology of journalism. Using a strange and unprecedented lawsuit as her larger-than-life example -- the lawsuit of Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, against Joe McGinniss, the author of Fatal Vision , a book about the crime -- she delves into the always uneasy, sometimes tragic relationship that exists between journalist and subject. In Malcolm's view, neither journalist nor subject can avoid the moral impasse that is built into the journalistic situation. When the text first appeared, as a two-part article in The New Yorker , its thesis seemed so radical and its irony so pitiless that journalists across the country reacted as if stung. Her book is a work of journalism as well as an essay on journalism: it at once exemplifies and dissects its subject. In her interviews with the leading and subsidiary characters in the MacDonald-McGinniss case -- the principals, their lawyers, the members of the jury, and the various persons who testified as expert witnesses at the trial -- Malcolm is always aware of herself as a player in a game that, as she points out, she cannot lose. The journalist-subject encounter has always troubled journalists, but never before has it been looked at so unflinchingly and so ruefully. Hovering over the narrative -- and always on the edge of the reader's consciousness -- is the MacDonald murder case itself, which imparts to the book an atmosphere of anxiety and uncanniness. The Journalist and the Murderer derives from and reflects many of the dominant intellectual concerns of our time, and it will have a particular appeal for those who cherish the odd, the off-center, and the unsolved. |
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You need to be patient, to go the way of healing with maximum efficiency. This book is meant for many and can serve as a great revelation for someone passing through difficult times. It has questions that seek to find answers for people that are always worried about humanity but are ready to make the right decision. Often with age, without much joy, we notice that it becomes increasingly difficult to concentrate, understand and remember. The reaction slows down, and mental images are no longer as bright as when you are a child. There comes a sad thought, "I'm getting old..." Really nothing can change? You Can! An organ of our body may no longer be active and work correctly if there is no load. The monotonous work, lack of new faces, impressions and sensations, stress and emotions lead to the fact that the brain could just be turned off. The less we give it the opportunities for development, the faster it loses its efficiency. However, it is a reversible process, and it can be returned to its full functionality, sharpness and clarity as much as possible. Your brain needs exercise! |
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From surgeon and bestselling author Atul Gawande, a book that has the potential to change medicine—and lives.   Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming the dangers of childbirth, injury, and disease from harrowing to manageable. But when it comes to the inescapable realities of aging and death, what medicine can do often runs counter to what it should.   Through eye-opening research and gripping stories of his own patients and family, Gawande reveals the suffering this dynamic has produced. Nursing homes, devoted above all to safety, battle with residents over the food they are allowed to eat and the choices they are allowed to make. Doctors, uncomfortable discussing patients’ anxieties about death, fall back on false hopes and treatments that are actually shortening lives instead of improving them. And families go along with all of it.   In his bestselling books, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Now he examines its ultimate limitations and failures—in his own practices as well as others’—as life draws to a close. And he discovers how we can do better. He follows a hospice nurse on her rounds, a geriatrician in his clinic, and reformers turning nursing homes upside down. He finds people who show us how to have the hard conversations and how to ensure we never sacrifice what people really care about.   Riveting, honest, and humane, Being Mortal shows that the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life—all the way to the very end. |
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Aller à la rencontre de tribus vivant de manière traditionnelle depuis des millénaires: c'est la voie singulière qu'a empruntée Guillaume Dulude pour comprendre, analyser et expérimenter la communication. Cet aventurier au profil scientifique a tiré de ses observations une conclusion étonnante: des lois et des mécanismes régissant le fonctionnement du cerveau et, par extension, de la communication humaine sont similaires à celles structurant l'Univers. Se fondant sur cette prémisse, il a jeté les bases de la «conscience dynamique», une théorie qui définit les outils dont chacun dispose pour interagir de la manière la plus constructive possible, et pour accéder au plein potentiel de ses projets et de ses rêves. Écouter, établir des relations fortes et positives, utiliser ses émotions, créer du sens, accéder à l'énergie humaine: la conscience dynamique exige l'implication totale de l'individu. L'auteur tisse des liens entre les règles qui la définissent et ses propres expériences de professionnel, de sportif et de voyageur. À sa suite, devenez chercheur d'or et retirez les bienfaits de l'application de ses découvertes! |
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Se ha escrito mucho sobre el concepto de la mente y el desarrollo de la fuerza mental para lograr un mayor éxito. Todos conocemos mucha literatura sobre la ley de la atracción, el dominio de la mente y el desarrollo de buenos hábitos para toda la vida. Sin embargo, desarrollar estas prácticas de manera consistente a lo largo del tiempo es bastante difícil. Es especialmente difícil cuando nos enfrentamos a los desafíos actuales que parecen estar diseñados para agotar nuestra energía. Dichos desagües pueden incluir redes sociales, Wi-Fi, facturas y gastos, relaciones rotas, toxinas ambientales, teléfonos inteligentes, alcohol, azúcar, cafeína, y la lista continúa.   Desarrollar una mentalidad fuerte implica una práctica constante durante períodos prolongados de tiempo. Requiere un sentido de practicidad y disciplina que con demasiada frecuencia se olvida. Sería un error pensar que la ley de la atracción es fácil o que la meditación aliviará inmediatamente la depresión. Pero si se compromete seriamente a desarrollar su mentalidad para poder concentrarse en lo que quiere a largo plazo, los resultados le cambiarán la vida. Para hacerlo, deberá aprender a confiar en usted mismo. Según el filósofo indio Krishnamurti:   "Una teoría basada en la experiencia de otro hombre en asuntos de la psique o de una vida interior no tiene ningún significado…. Tenemos que dejarlo ir por completo porque tenemos que estar solos ".   |
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L’objectif premier de ce guide est de faciliter le choix et l’application du bon pansement pour les lésions cutanées les plus fréquemment rencontrées à l’urgence lorsque l’infirmière ou le médecin sont au chevet du patient. |
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In the third edition of this international best seller, Lawrence Cunningham brings you the latest wisdom from Warren Buffett’s annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. New material addresses: the financial crisis and its continuing implications for investors, managers and society; the housing bubble at the bottom of that crisis; the debt and derivatives excesses that fueled the crisis and how to deal with them; controlling risk and protecting reputation in corporate governance; Berkshire’s acquisition and operation of Burlington Northern Santa Fe; the role of oversight in heavily regulated industries; investment possibilities today; and weaknesses of popular option valuation models. Some other material has been rearranged to deepen the themes and lessons that the collection has always produced: Buffett’s “owner-related business principles” are in the prologue as a separate subject and valuation and accounting topics are spread over four instead of two sections and reordered to sharpen their payoff. |
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IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook is North America's best selling piping book with over 250,000 books in circulation. It was first published in 1991 and completely updated in 2006 with an added 36 pages and a realignment of the tables and charts for easier reading. This book sets the standard for piping handbooks as it combines all the necessary information included in other reference books plus much more. Contents include pipe and tube data, valves, fittings, joints, pipe offsets, trigonometry, pipe layout, piping prints, pipe welding, rigging, and an appendices section. This book is the answer to your questions relating to the piping industry. You will especially appreciate the pipe layout, piping prints, oxy-acetylene set-up, pipe welding, and pipe rigging sections that are easy to understand while being extremely detailed. It is an excellent on-the-job reference and contains more than enough data for a complete training program. In fact, this book is a required text for dozens of training institutions across Canada and the USA including technical schools and colleges, trade unions, and private training facilities. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. This book has 12 sections, 534 pages, 281 Illustrations, 117 Tables/Charts. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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Electrical Code Simplified guidebooks have been the standard in Canadian wiring instruction for 50 years, with a million books sold. For the Professional Electrician The industry's most informative publication on the latest Canadian Electrical Code. Covering more than 1,000 Code rules and heavily indexed for quick reference, this is the authoritative source for clear instruction on commercial and industrial wiring. No jargon, Electrical Code Simplified makes the Code clearly and quickly relatable, giving straight answers on tough issues. Code rules seldom apply in isolation, there are usually other rules which should be considered before a decision is made. This book collects these different applicable rules and explains how they relate to each other, how they apply and, where helpful, commentary on the background to the rules is also provided. Highlights • Covers wiring in commercial and industrial installations, including apartment buildings • Explains clearly the Code rules in application through practical examples • Electrical Code Simplified is the recognized text in many Code classes By the numbers • 1,088 pages • 1,000 rules referenced • Thousands of illustrations • 100 pages of calculations and reference tables Code sections covered: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 26, 28, 30, 32, 42, 46, 62, 64, 68, 72 This fixed layout digital edition closely mirrors our well known print edition, for ease of use in instructional settings. |
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“Taking kitchen science to a whole new (molecular) level, Hervé This is changing the way France---and the world—cooks.”— Gourmet   Bringing the instruments and experimental techniques of the laboratory into the kitchen, Hervé This—international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy—uses recent research in the chemistry, physics, and biology of food to challenge traditional ideas about cooking and eating. What he discovers will entertain, instruct, and intrigue cooks, gourmets, and scientists alike. Molecular Gastronomy is filled with practical tips, provocative suggestions, and penetrating insights. This begins by reexamining and debunking a variety of time-honored rules and dictums about cooking and presents new and improved ways of preparing a variety of dishes from quiches and quenelles to steak and hard-boiled eggs. Looking to the future, This imagines new cooking methods and proposes novel dishes. A chocolate mousse without eggs? A flourless chocolate cake baked in the microwave?  Molecular Gastronomy  explains how to make them. This also shows us how to cook perfect French fries, why a soufflé rises and falls, how long to cool champagne, when to season a steak, the right way to cook pasta, how the shape of a wine glass affects the taste of wine, why chocolate turns white, and how salt modifies tastes.   “A captivating little book.”— Economist   “This book, praiseworthy for its scientific rigor, will hold a special appeal for anyone who relishes the debunking of culinary myths.”— Saveur   “Will broaden the way you think about food.”— The New York Sun “A wonderful book . . . it will appeal to anyone with an interest in the science of cooking.”— O Chef |
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Are you ready to unlock the ancient secrets of stoicism? Do you want to experience more joy, happiness, and positivity in your life? Would you like to discover the empowering daily stoic rituals that will rapidly help you develop more discipline and mental toughness? If you ever struggle with the chaos of life, you're not alone. Maybe you experience anxiety, depression, or stress. The truth is, life is challenging. And it's important to remember that this is not your fault! But that's how "Stoicism For Beginners'' will empower you. Here's what you'll learn: The Daily Stoic Rituals For Happiness, Joy, Positivity & Stress Relief An Actionable, Life-Changing Guide To Implementing Stoicism Into Your Daily Routine The Wise & Life-Changing Lessons From Ancient Stoics 7 Tips From The Stoics On How To Develop Mental Toughness How To Keep Calm In Chaos (Must Read!) The Art of Stoicism For A Happier Life & How to Think Like A Roman Emperor! The Perfect Beginners Guide To Transforming Your Mindset With Stoicism How Would Your Life Change If You Could Experience More Joy, Happiness And Positivity Without Worrying Ever Again? No matter how stressed, out of control or anxious you may feel, you'll learn how to finally unlock the ancient wisdom of stoicism and achieve the mental clarity you truly deserve. Even if you don't understand how stoicism works or what it is, this book will empower you. So if you're ready to apply the ancient wisdom of stoicism to your life and enrich your world with more joy, happiness and positivity today, then scroll up and click the "buy now" button. |
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Your how-to guide to become a ham Ham radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across town or across the country. It is also a very important emergency communication system. When cell phones, landlines, the internet, and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through. Radio amateurs, often called "hams," enjoy radio technology as a hobby, but are often called upon to provide vital service when regular communications systems fail. Ham Radio For Dummies is your guide to everything there is to know about ham radio. Plus, this updated edition provides new and additional information on digital mode operating, as well as use of amateur radio in student science and new operating events.  •    Set up your radio station •    Design your ham shack •    Provide support in emergencies and communicate with other hams •    Study for the licensing exam and choose your call sign If you're looking to join a college radio club or just want to learn the latest tips and tricks, this book is a helpful reference guide to beginners, or those who have been "hams" for years.  |
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The easy way to brush up on your English skills Is it good or well? There, their, or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English, but for the rest of us it can get tricky and confusing. Whether you're writing or speaking, it's all too easy to fall prey to simple mistakes that will represent you in a less-than-desirable light—which can potentially cost you a job or put you in an embarrassing social situation. Avoiding complicated grammar rules, Basic English For Dummies sticks to the basics and makes it easy to get up and running on what you need to know to partake in successful everyday communication, no matter your audience or medium. Inside, you'll find plenty of examples and exercises, guidance on how to structure sentences to make yourself easily understood, and so much more. In no time, you'll leave the 'me or I?' debate at the door and speak and write confidently and correctly. Plus, you'll expand your vocabulary, find the right tone and style you want to convey in your communication, and avoid common English language pitfalls. Includes quizzes and self-tests Provides guidance on composing letters, emails, texts, and phone calls Explains in plain English how to improve your English skills Gives you instruction and exercises on putting your skills to practice right away If English is your first language, but you missed or have forgotten the nuances that were taught in school, Basic English For Dummies is your go-to guide. It is also ideal for those learning English as a second language. |
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"Human beings were never born to read," writes Tufts University cognitive neuroscientist and child development expert Maryanne Wolf. Reading is a human invention that reflects how the brain rearranges itself to learn something new. In this ambitious, provocative book, Wolf chronicles the remarkable journey of the reading brain not only over the past five thousand years, since writing began, but also over the course of a single child's life, showing in the process why children with dyslexia have reading difficulties and singular gifts. Lively, erudite, and rich with examples, Proust and the Squid asserts that the brain that examined the tiny clay tablets of the Sumerians was a very different brain from the one that is immersed in today's technology-driven literacy. The potential transformations in this changed reading brain, Wolf argues, have profound implications for every child and for the intellectual development of our species. |
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With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world's largest growth industries. |
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Sadhguru gives us insights into lesser known dimensions of water, in this in-depth look into this unique substance. |
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Do you want to make a living with your writing? Do you want to turn your words into multiple streams of income?  I’m Joanna Penn and I left my corporate job a decade ago to become a full-time author entrepreneur. In this completely updated Third Edition, I’ll explain how I make a living with my writing and share tips from other writers on how you can do it too with practical, actionable advice that you can implement for yourself. If you love to create and you’re ready to learn fresh skills in a fast-changing environment, this book will give you lots of ideas on how to make money with your words.  Each chapter provides ideas you can use to research each opportunity in more detail and questions to guide your thought process. Sometimes it’s just about knowing what’s out there in order to find what’s right for you. The book includes:  Introduction  First principles  Part 1: How to Make Money with Books 1.1 Your publishing options and how the industry has changed 1.2 Your book is a valuable intellectual property asset 1.3 Traditional publishing 1.4 Self-publishing or becoming an indie author 1.5 Write more books 1.6 Write books that people want to buy 1.7 Publish in multiple formats 1.8 Publish globally 1.9 Sell direct to your audience 1.10 Market your books Part 2: How to Make Money with your Writing in Other Ways 2.1 Your author ecosystem 2.2 Affiliate income 2.3 Crowdfunding, patronage and subscription 2.4 Professional speaking, teaching, performing, and live events 2.5 Online courses, webinars, events, and membership sites 2.6 Advertising and sponsorship 2.7 Physical products and merchandise 2.8 Freelance writing and ghostwriting 2.9 Consulting or coaching 2.10 Author services 2.11 Other ways to make money with your writing The transition to making a living with your writing Conclusion If you want to make a living with your writing, download a sample or buy now! |
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EKG | ECG An Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to 12-Lead EKG | ECG Interpretation, Rhythms & Arrhythmias Including Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias We have researched extensively and consulted key figure in the nursing fraternity before coming up with this book. All the finer details you need as a nurse, so as to effectively interpret the EKG has been taken in to account and explained in a very friendly language.  We have started by explaining everything about the cardiac conduction system. This topic is very vital as it will help you to comprehend things as seen on the EKG. After that we have gone into detail about all the 5 effective parts of the EKG interpretation. We have taken a systematic approach here and made it easier for every reader including newbie nurses to understand everything. You will be amazed by how easy this topic has been made to look. Then, we have the basic cardiac dysrhythmias explained in a very special way. This starts with the description of each arrhythmias followed by comprehensive details on how you should identify each on the EKG rhythm strip.  The book has also made a good use of diagram, so as to enable every principle to sink deeper into your memory. Buying this book will be a very WISE idea if all you want is to excel in the medical field. |
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« De toute urgence, il faut faire de l’éducation notre priorité nationale », affirme Jean-François Roberge. Plus encore, il faut carrément réinventer l’école parce que, de toute évidence, ça ne va plus. Écoles délabrées, taux de décrochage alarmant, analphabétisme grimpant : les Québécois ne peuvent plus rester les bras croisés. Investir davantage ne suffit pas. Il faut changer notre façon de faire. Pour ce, tous les groupes impliqués dans le réseau scolaire doivent accepter de renoncer à leurs intérêts corporatistes et n’avoir désormais qu’un seul but en tête : donner priorité à l’élève. Ouvrir des maternelles pour les enfants de 4 ans dans toutes les écoles ? Rendre l’école obligatoire jusqu’à l’âge de 18 ans ? Miser sur le parascolaire ? Créer un ordre professionnel des enseignants ? Jean-François Roberge ose mettre de l’avant des idées novatrices qui susciteront bien des discussions. « En clair, insiste l’auteur, notre survivance comme peuple dépend de notre capacité à valoriser l’éducation. Il faudra en avoir le courage. Ainsi, nous pourrons lutter contre la pauvreté, contrer l’intimidation, défendre notre langue et relancer notre économie. » |
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Cinq petites histories portant sur les oeufs et le lapin de Pâques. Ce livre est uniquement pour les jeunes lecteurs. Les images aident à la compétence d'identification de mots avec beaucoup de mots répétés afin de renforcer la confiance. Parfaitement adapté pour enseignement de la lecture en maternelle et en préscolaire. Ce livre a été écrit par une  enseignante qui a appris à des centaines d’enfants à lire avec succès. Lisez ce livre avec votre enfant jusqu'à ce qu'il se sente suffisamment confiant et puisse, par la suite, essayer la lecture par lui-même. Les principaux mots soulignés sont énumérés pour que votre enfant puisse les pratiquer de manière isolée. Le côté religieux n’est pas abordé dans ce livre de lecture pour les tous petits. Joyeuses Pâques!!!!!   |
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Would you like to find new, exciting words to use in your speech and writing? Would you like to be a fascinating conversationalist? Would you like to be a Scrabble expert? Better Vocabulary In 30 Minutes a Day offers a lively and entertaining method for adding a more impressive list of words to your everyday speech, and for learning how to use them effortlessly and accurately. Besides giving definitions, this invaluable guide also provides root meanings and elements of words so you can increase your vocabulary base by thousands of exciting new words and use them with aplomb in sentences. Sprinkled throughout the book are fascinating stories about words and their origins. Even if you can’t spare 30 minutes a day to learn to speak and write eloquently, Better Vocabulary In 30 Minutes a Day allows you to customize your learning to take as little as five minutes a day. That’s a small commitment for the lifelong benefit of speaking and writing better! Like its companion guides in the Better English Series, this book is just what you need for confident, clear writing and speaking! Edie Schwager has more than 30 years of experience writing and editing books and articles. She writes a popular column, “Dear Edie,” for the AMWA (American Medical Writer’s Association) Journal , offering advice on English usage. |
