Saturday, June 12, 2021

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Professional & Technical 2021-06-12

Dr. Jen Gunter - The Menopause Manifesto artwork The Menopause Manifesto
Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism
Dr. Jen Gunter
Genre: Medical
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: May 25, 2021
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER   In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible , Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.      Menopause is not a disease--it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why, and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring.      Frank and funny, Dr. Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about: * Perimenopause * Hot flashes * Sleep disruption * Sex and libido * Depression and mood changes * Skin and hair issues * Outdated therapies * Breast health * Weight and muscle mass * Health maintenance screening * And much more!      Filled with practical tips, useful information and startling insights, this essential guide will revolutionize how women experience menopause--and show them how their lives can be even better for it.



Ronald G. Garby - IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook artwork IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook
Ronald G. Garby
Genre: Engineering
Price: $24.99
Publish Date: April 01, 2005
Publisher: IPT Publishing & Training Ltd.
Seller: Aptara, Inc.

IPT's Crane and Rigging Hand Book is referred as the best practical rigging book in North America. This book was completely revised cover to cover in 2005 when five new sections and 113 pages were added. Well over 300,000 books are in circulation. Contents include sections on Rigging, Training & Certification, Pre-lift Planning, Mobile Cranes, Boom Trucks, Material Handlers, Aerial Platforms, Mobile Equipment Safety, Barge-Ship-Offshore Cranes, Tower Cranes, Overhead Cranes and an Appendix section. IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook is used for reference and/or training in every type of industry and all methods of classroom training. These include technical colleges, Army Corps of Engineers, and CCCO operator exam reference. This book is a required text for dozens of training institutions across Canada and the USA. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. This book has 12 sections, 609 pages, 459 Illustrations, 90 Tables/Charts. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com.



Ira Samuel Griffith - Carpentry artwork Carpentry
Ira Samuel Griffith
Genre: Engineering
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: March 22, 2021
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Seller: READ BOOKS LTD

First published in 1916, this volume contains a classic guide to carpentry, including chapters on everything from the fundamental principles to useful formulas and how to apply them to practical work. Carpentry refers to the skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of wood. Profusely illustrated and easy-to-digest, this volume is perfect for apprentices and those looking for an introduction to the subject, and it would make for a handy reference book for more experienced carpenters. Contents include: “Foundations”, “Main Frame”, “Roof Frame: Square Cornered Building”, “Roof Frame: Any Polygon”, “Exterior Covering and Finish”, “Interior Finish”, “Estimating”, “Natural Trigonometric Functions”, “Solution of Right Triangles”, Table of Natural Functions”, “Useful Tables”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on wood working.



Michael Clay Thompson - Level 5 Implementation Manual artwork Level 5 Implementation Manual
Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts Curriculum
Michael Clay Thompson
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $25.99
Publish Date: April 20, 2016
Publisher: Royal Fireworks Publishing
Seller: Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc.

The  Michael Clay Thompson Language Arts Curriculum Level 5 Implementation Manual  is designed for parents and teachers to be used with the digital editions of the books in the fifth level of the MCT language arts curriculum. The Level 5 books include  The Magic Lens I, The Word Within the Word I, 4Practice I ,  Advanced Academic Writing I, and Poetry and Humanity.  The  Implementation Manual  offers helpful suggestions for implementing the curriculum, as well as a chronology of when the books should be used in relation to one another for the best outcome in the child's learning. There are useful hints and tips for teaching, discussion questions, and activities for students to do. In addition, there are links to review quizzes and comprehensive tests for the Level 5 books that are available online, as well as the answers to those quizzes, which can only be found in this manual. This book is essential for instructors who want to get the most out of the MCT curriculum and who want their children and students to get an optimal experience in learning language arts.



William Germano - From Dissertation to Book, Second Edition artwork From Dissertation to Book, Second Edition
William Germano
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $22.99
Publish Date: February 27, 2014
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Seller: Chicago Distribution Center

When a dissertation crosses my desk, I usually want to grab it by its metaphorical lapels and give it a good shake. “You know something!” I would say if it could hear me. “Now tell it to us in language we can understand!” Since its publication in 2005, From Dissertation to Book has helped thousands of young academic authors get their books beyond the thesis committee and into the hands of interested publishers and general readers. Now revised and updated to reflect the evolution of scholarly publishing, this edition includes a new chapter arguing that the future of academic writing is in the hands of young scholars who must create work that meets the broader expectations of readers rather than the narrow requirements of academic committees. At the heart of From Dissertation to Book is the idea that revising the dissertation is fundamentally a process of shifting its focus from the concerns of a narrow audience—a committee or advisors—to those of a broader scholarly audience that wants writing to be both informative and engaging. William Germano offers clear guidance on how to do this, with advice on such topics as rethinking the table of contents, taming runaway footnotes, shaping chapter length, and confronting the limitations of jargon, alongside helpful timetables for light or heavy revision. Germano draws on his years of experience in both academia and publishing to show writers how to turn a dissertation into a book that an audience will actually enjoy, whether reading on a page or a screen. Germano also acknowledges that not all dissertations can or even should become books and explores other, often overlooked, options, such as turning them into journal articles or chapters in an edited work. With clear directions, engaging examples, and an eye for the idiosyncrasies of academic writing, From Dissertation to Book reveals to recent PhDs the secrets of careful and thoughtful revision—a skill that will be truly invaluable as they add “author” to their curriculum vitae.



Sibylle Greindl - Si c'est un homme de Primo Levi (Analyse de l'œuvre) artwork Si c'est un homme de Primo Levi (Analyse de l'œuvre)
Comprendre la littérature avec lePetitLittéraire.fr
Sibylle Greindl
Genre: Education
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: November 27, 2013
Publisher: LePetitLitteraire.fr
Seller: RC WEB SOLUTIONS

Décryptez Si c'est un homme de Primo Levi avec l’analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr ! Que faut-il retenir Si c'est un homme , le célèbre récit autobiographique d'un homme rescapé du nazisme ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée. Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche : • Un résumé complet • Des éclairages • Une analyse des spécificités de l’œuvre : au fil du temps, une étrange Tour de Babel et Auschwitz, laboratoire de l'âme humaine Une analyse de référence pour comprendre rapidement le sens de l’œuvre. LE MOT DE L’ÉDITEUR : « Dans cette nouvelle édition de notre analyse de Si c'est un homme (2016), avec Sibylle Greindl, nous fournissons des pistes pour décoder ce témoignage bouleversant d'un homme qui a survécu à l'horreur d'Auschwitz. Notre analyse permet de faire rapidement le tour de l’œuvre et d’aller au-delà des clichés. » Stéphanie FELTEN À propos de la collection LePetitLitteraire.fr : Plébiscité tant par les passionnés de littérature que par les lycéens, LePetitLittéraire.fr est considéré comme une référence en matière d’analyse d’œuvres classiques et contemporaines. Nos analyses, disponibles au format papier et numérique, ont été conçues pour guider les lecteurs à travers la littérature. Nos auteurs combinent théories, citations, anecdotes et commentaires pour vous faire découvrir et redécouvrir les plus grandes œuvres littéraires.  LePetitLittéraire.fr est reconnu d’intérêt pédagogique par le ministère de l’Éducation. Plus d’informations sur http://www.lepetitlitteraire.fr



Norman Mailer - The Spooky Art artwork The Spooky Art
Thoughts on Writing
Norman Mailer
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: January 21, 2003
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

“Writing is spooky,” according to Norman Mailer. “There is no routine of an office to keep you going, only the blank page each morning, and you never know where your words are coming from, those divine words.” In The Spooky Art, Mailer discusses with signature candor the rewards and trials of the writing life, and recommends the tools to navigate it. Addressing the reader in a conversational tone, he draws on the best of more than fifty years of his own criticism, advice, and detailed observations about the writer’s craft.   Praise for The Spooky Art   “ The Spooky Art shows Mailer’s brave willingness to take on demanding forms and daunting issues. . . . He has been a thoughtful and stylish witness to the best and worst of the American century.” — The Boston Globe   “At his best—as artists should be judged—Mailer is indispensable, an American treasure. There is enough of his best in this book for it to be welcomed with gratitude.” — The Washington Post   “[ The Spooky Art ] should nourish and inform—as well as entertain—almost any serious reader of the novel.” —Baltimore Sun “The richest book ever written about the writer’s subconscious.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer   “Striking . . . entrancingly frank.” — Entertainment Weekly   Praise for Norman Mailer   “[Norman Mailer] loomed over American letters longer and larger than any other writer of his generation.” — The New York Times   “A writer of the greatest and most reckless talent.” — The New Yorker   “A devastatingly alive and original creative mind.” — Life   “Mailer is fierce, courageous, and reckless and nearly everything he writes has sections of headlong brilliance.” — The New York Review of Books   “The largest mind and imagination [in modern] American literature . . . Unlike just about every American writer since Henry James, Mailer has managed to grow and become richer in wisdom with each new book.” — Chicago Tribune   “Mailer is a master of his craft. His language carries you through the story like a leaf on a stream.” — The Cincinnati Post



Ben Hirst - Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations artwork Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
Ben Hirst
Genre: Education
Price: $57.99
Publish Date: August 01, 2014
Publisher: PTS Publications
Seller: Performance Training Systems

Exam Prep: Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Fifth Edition is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Hazardous Materials certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions that you are likely to encounter on the actual exam. By completing the practice questions in this manual, you will be able to identify weak areas you may have, allowing you to adjust accordingly. The manual follows the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation, developed by Dr. Ben. A. Hirst, to help improve examination scores. The practice examinations were written by fire and emergency services personnel and the content was validated through current reference materials and technical review committees. Your exam performance will improve after using this system.



Martin Cohen - Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies artwork Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies
Martin Cohen
Genre: Education
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: March 18, 2015
Publisher: Wiley
Seller: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Turbocharge your reasoning with Critical Thinking  Just what are the ingredients of a great argument? What is the secret to communicating your ideas clearly and persuasively? And how do you see through sloppy thinking and flim-flam?  If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, then this book is for you!  These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercises that you can put to work today to improve your arguments and pin down key issues.  With this accessible and friendly guide, you'll get plain-English instruction on how to identify other people's assumptions, methodology, and conclusions, evaluate evidence, and interpret texts effectively. You'll also find tips and guidance on reading between the lines, assessing validity – and even advice on when not to apply logic too rigidly! Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies : Provides tools and strategies from a range of disciplines great for developing your reflective thinking skills Offers expert guidance on sound reasoning and textual analysis Shows precisely how to use concept mapping and brainstorming to generate insights Demonstrates how critical thinking skills is a proven path to success as a student Whether you're undertaking reviews, planning research projects or just keen to give your brain a workout, Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies equips you with everything you need to succeed.



Andrey Taranov - Russian Vocabulary for English Speakers artwork Russian Vocabulary for English Speakers
English-Russian - 9000 Words
Andrey Taranov
Genre: Education
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: February 17, 2012
Publisher: T&P Books Publishing Ltd
Seller: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.

Knowing about 9000 words will give you the ability to read with minimal use of dictionaries. You will be able not only to express your thoughts while conversing, but also to choose exactly the right expressions. With a little practice, and by viewing Russian films, you will be proud of yourself because your level of Russian will improve to the point where you can say, “Russian? Of course, I know it.” Helps you learn and memorize Russian words. Perfect for self-study and reviewing. Divided into 256 topics. Simple transcriptions of all Russian words. Convenient for self-testing activities



Kyle Schwartz - I Wish My Teacher Knew artwork I Wish My Teacher Knew
How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids
Kyle Schwartz
Genre: Education
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: July 12, 2016
Publisher: Hachette Books
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacher knew _____." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.



Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas MBBS & Jon C. Aster MD, PhD - Robbins Basic Pathology E-Book artwork Robbins Basic Pathology E-Book
Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas MBBS & Jon C. Aster MD, PhD
Genre: Medical
Price: $109.99
Publish Date: March 08, 2017
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Seller: Elsevier Inc

Part of the trusted Robbins and Cotran family , Robbins Basic Pathology provides a readable, well-illustrated and concise overview of the principles of human pathology that's ideal for today's busy students. This thoroughly revised edition continues with a strong emphasis on pathogenesis and the clinical features of disease, adding new artwork and more schematic diagrams to further aid in summarizing key pathologic processes and expand the already impressive illustration program. Excellent art program boasts high-quality photomicrographs, gross photos, and radiologic images to supplement the world-class illustrations. Bulleted summary boxes provide quick access to key information and easy review of key concepts. Highlights pathogenesis , morphology , and pathophysiologic content throughout. Includes increased and updated clinical topics. New artwork and more schematic diagrams summarize key pathologic processes.



Aubrey Lively - A Fairly Creative Guide to Telling Tales artwork A Fairly Creative Guide to Telling Tales
An Introduction to Creative Writing
Aubrey Lively
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: June 09, 2016
Publisher: Royal Fireworks Publishing
Seller: Royal Fireworks Publishing Co., Inc.

Aubrey Lively has written a delightful book that offers a thorough and sophisticated introduction to creative writing in terms of prose fiction. She wittily describes the various elements necessary to a good story, and she provides amusing examples of what to do—and of what not to do. Most of her examples come from classic fairy tales so that readers can see how her lessons apply to the stories we all know. The book is organized into three parts: plot, characterization, and setting. Each chapter ends with an assignment that allows writers to practice their skills in a fun and nonthreatening way. This book will make readers grin as they gain insights that will make them better writers.



Amanda Montell - Cultish artwork Cultish
The Language of Fanaticism
Amanda Montell
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $17.99
Expected Publish Date: June 15, 2021
Publisher: Harper Wave
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power. What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we’re looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join—and more importantly, stay in—extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell’s argument is that, on some level, it already has . . . Our culture tends to provide pretty flimsy answers to questions of cult influence, mostly having to do with vague talk of “brainwashing.” But the true answer has nothing to do with freaky mind-control wizardry or Kool-Aid. In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear—and are influenced by—every single day.   Through juicy storytelling and cutting original research, Montell exposes the verbal elements that make a wide spectrum of communities “cultish,” revealing how they affect followers of groups as notorious as Heaven’s Gate, but also how they pervade our modern start-ups, Peloton leaderboards, and Instagram feeds. Incisive and darkly funny, this enrapturing take on the curious social science of power and belief will make you hear the fanatical language of “cultish” everywhere.



Steve Socransky - Essentials of Point-of-Care Ultrasound artwork Essentials of Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Steve Socransky
Genre: Medical
Price: $34.99
Publish Date: April 25, 2014
Publisher: The EDE 2 Course
Seller: Steven Socransky

Since 2001, The Emergency Department Echo Course and The EDE 2 Course have taught EDE (pronounced “Eddie”) to over 10000 physicians worldwide, including half of the Canadian emergency medicine workforce.  The most distinctive aspect of The EDE Courses has been the focus on image generation. When clinicians first began investigating the possibility of using ultrasound themselves, a big secret was concealed from them: image interpretation is easy. The real challenge is image generation: putting the image on the screen. Before The EDE Courses, physicians learned image generation mostly by trial and error. EDE brought a rigorous methodology to the scanning of each area of the body, dramatically reducing the time needed to master this new skill.   "Essentials of Point-of-Care Ultrasound" combines The EDE Course manuals which have been written and re-written for over a decade to give health-care providers the clearest and most concise approach to bedside ultrasound.  This “how-to” guide contains over 700 illustrations, photos, and ultrasound images which show you how to perform the scan and how to recognize positive and negatives images. As well, the book focuses on how you can incorporate your findings into your clinical decision-making. The book also contains an approach to ultrasound guidance for several commonly performed procedures. This eBook version adds the following functionalities: over 40 videos, slideshows, quizzes, reference hyperlinks to Pub Med, links to EDE blog content, an interactive glossary, chapter summaries, study cards and reader-defined notes, plus the navigation for which eBooks are famous.



Barbara Oakley, PhD & Olav Schewe - Learn Like a Pro artwork Learn Like a Pro
Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
Barbara Oakley, PhD & Olav Schewe
Genre: Education
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: June 01, 2021
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

A book for learners of all ages containing the best and most updated advice on learning from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This book is for you. Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found techniques to help them master any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, they give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is. Through their decades of writing, teaching, and research on learning, the authors have developed deep connections with experts from a vast array of disciplines. And it’s all honed with feedback from thousands of students who have themselves gone through the trenches of learning. Successful learners gradually add tools and techniques to their mental toolbox, and they think critically about their learning to determine when and how to best use their mental tools. That allows these learners to make the best use of their brains, whether those brains seem “naturally” geared toward learning or not. This book will teach you how you can do the same.



LearningExpress LLC - Health Occupations Entrance Exams artwork Health Occupations Entrance Exams
Third Edition
LearningExpress LLC
Genre: Medical
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: September 20, 2013
Publisher: LearningExpress, LLC
Seller: National Book Network

Offering unequaled job security, a career in allied health is an excellent field to enter. But first, candidates must excel on the APHAT or AHAT exams if they want to get into their dream school--and ultimately their dream job. Health Occupations Entrance Exams provides candidates with a study program proven to get results. A wide range of allied health candidates—including dental hygienists, medical assistants, radiographers, and more—will benefit from this guide.



Stephen King - On Writing artwork On Writing
A Memoir Of The Craft
Stephen King
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: October 03, 2000
Publisher: Scribner
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. “Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing . Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.



Sönke Ahrens - How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers artwork How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
Sönke Ahrens
Genre: Education
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: February 21, 2017
Publisher: Sönke Ahrens
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and nonfiction writers to get more done, write intelligent texts and learn for the long run. It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward. The Take Smart Notes principle is based on established psychological insight and draws from a tried and tested note-taking-technique. This is the first comprehensive guide and description of this system in English, and not only does it explain how it works, but also why. It suits students and academics in the social sciences and humanities, nonfiction writers and others who are in the business of reading, thinking and writing. Instead of wasting your time searching for notes, quotes or references, you can focus on what really counts: thinking, understanding and developing new ideas in writing. It does not matter if you prefer taking notes with pen and paper or on a computer, be it Windows, Mac or Linux. And you can start right away.



Maggie Hamand - Creative Writing for Dummies artwork Creative Writing for Dummies
Maggie Hamand
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: November 18, 2010
Publisher: Wiley
Seller: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Do you have an idea that you’re burning to get down on paper? Do you want to document your travels to far-flung places, or write a few stanzas of poetry? Whether you dream of being a novelist, a travel writer, a poet, a playwright or a columnist, Creative Writing For Dummies shows you how to unlock your creativity and choose the genre of writing that suits you best. Walking you through characterisation, setting, dialogue and plot, as well as giving expert insights into both fiction and non-fiction, it’s the ideal launching pad to the world of creative writing. Creative Writing For Dummies covers: Part I: Getting started          Chapter 1: Can Everyone Write? Chapter 2:  Getting into the Write Mind Chapter 3: Finding the Material to work with    Part II: The Elements of Creative Writing       Chapter 4: Creating Characters Chapter 5: Discovering Dialogue Chapter 6: Who is telling the story? Chapter 7: Creating your own world Chapter 8: Plotting your way Chapter 9: Creating a Structure Chapter 10: Rewriting and editing               Part III:   Different Kinds of Fiction Writing Chapter 11: Short stories Chapter 12: Novels Chapter 13: Writing for children Chapter 14: Plays Chapter 15: Screenplays Chapter 16: Poetry Part IV: Different kinds of Non-fiction writing                                               Chapter 17:  Breaking into journalism - Writing articles/ magazine writing Chapter 18: Writing from life and autobiography Chapter 19: Embroidering the facts: Narrative non-fiction Chapter 20: Exploring the world from your armchair - Travel writing Chapter 21: Blogging – the new big thing Part V: Finding an audience                                               Chapter 22: Finding editors/ publishers/ agents             Chapter 23: Becoming a professional Part VI: Part of Tens                            Chapter 24: Ten top tips for writers       Chapter 25: Ten ways to get noticed



Denise Eide - Uncovering the Logic of English artwork Uncovering the Logic of English
A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy
Denise Eide
Genre: Education
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: December 18, 2013
Publisher: Pedia Learning Inc.
Seller: Logic of English, Inc

Multiple award-winning book on reading and spelling education that will transform how you think about English! Do you know a student who is good at math or science but struggles with reading or spelling? Has a student ever asked you a question about English spelling to which you replied, "That's an exception"? Have you ever abandoned a word while writing because spell check didn't recognize it? Discover this revolutionary method that Dr. Temple Grandin called "really helpful for teaching reading to children who are mathematical pattern thinkers..." Predominant reading methods require students to break the complex code of English without help. This has resulted in low literacy rates and explains why many highly educated professionals cannot spell. By revealing the logical patterns underlying 98% of English words, Uncovering the Logic of English eliminates the need to guess and provides a logical solution to English spelling. Simple answers are given for questions such as:  Why is there a silent final E in have ? Why don't we drop the E in noticeable ? Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion ? As the rules unfold it becomes apparent how this knowledge is vital to reversing the educational crisis that is plaguing America. This slim volume is easy to read and accessible to parents and classroom teachers. A thorough appendix summarizes the most important concepts for quick reference. Awards: ForeWord Reviews - Finalist 2012 Midwest Book Awards - Winner 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medalist 2011 Indie Excellence Awards - Gold Medalist 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards - Finalist 2012



Lyn Stone - Reading for Life artwork Reading for Life
High Quality Literacy Instruction for All
Lyn Stone
Genre: Education
Price: $24.99
Publish Date: December 07, 2018
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Seller: Taylor & Francis Group

Why is it that more people can’t read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it? Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between research and practice, translating academic findings into practical suggestions and ready-to-use techniques. Written in an approachable style and with informative graphics, vignettes and interviews woven throughout, this book covers: the components of literacy, including phonics, vocabulary and fluency the history of approaches to literacy teaching and an overview of the key figures government-level inquiries into the provision of reading and writing teaching the mindset which leads to acceptance of poor practice the essential components of an effective literacy program with practical advice on selecting resources to get the job done well Reading for Life helps educational practitioners make informed decisions about which teaching methods to reject and select, and empowers parents to ask the right questions of professionals and policy makers. This book is a timely exploration of poor teaching methods and is an innovative, fresh assessment of how high quality literacy teaching can be provided for all.



Kevin Roose - Futureproof artwork Futureproof
9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation
Kevin Roose
Genre: Engineering
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: March 09, 2021
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

“A concise, insightful and sophisticated guide to maintaining humane values in an age of new machines.”— The New York Times Book Review   “While we need to rewrite the rules of the twenty-first-century economy, Kevin’s book is a great look at how people can do this on a personal level to always put humanity first.”—Andrew Yang You are being automated.   After decades of hype and sci-fi fantasies, artificial intelligence is leaping out of research labs and into the center of our lives. Automation doesn’t just threaten our jobs. It shapes our entire human experience, with AI and algorithms influencing the TV shows we watch, the music we listen to, the beliefs we hold, and the relationships we form.   And while the age-old debate over whether automation will destroy jobs rages on, an even more important question is being ignored:   How can we be happy, successful humans in a world that is increasingly built by and for machines?   In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation, New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose lays out a hopeful, pragmatic vision for how humans can survive in the machine age. He shares the secrets of people and organizations that have thrived during periods of technological change, and explains how we can protect our own futures. He shares the secrets of people and organizations that have survived technological change, and explains how we can protect our own futures, with lessons like   • Be surprising, social, and scarce. • Resist machine drift. • Leave handprints. • Demote your devices. • Treat AI like a chimp army.   Roose rejects the conventional wisdom that in order to succeed in the age of intelligent machines, we have to become more like computers—hyper-efficient, data-driven workhorses. Instead, he says, we should focus on being more human, and doing the kinds of creative, inspiring, and meaningful things even the most advanced AI can’t do.



Greg Whyte - Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots artwork Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots
Greg Whyte
Genre: Engineering
Price: $36.99
Publish Date: December 20, 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Seller: McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC

Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more. Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to: Identify and address the common causes of helicopter accidents Explore in-depth examples of accident scenarios Examine the technical details of accident causes Review case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents Learn from the plain-English notes on avoidance and recovery Inside This Aviation Accident-Prevention Guide • Basic Flight Principles • Vortex Ring State • Recirculation • Ground Resonance • Retreating Blade Stall • Dynamic Rollover • Overpitching • Main Rotor Strikes • Mid-Air Collisions • Mast Bumping • Engine Failures • Tail Rotor Failures • Mechanical Failures • Fuel • Fire • Ditching • Loading Issues • Winching • Weather • Crew and Pre-flight Hazards • Human Factors • Training Mishaps



Guy Ouellette - Qu'on accuse ou qu'on s'excuse - Les dessous de mon arrestation illégale artwork Qu'on accuse ou qu'on s'excuse - Les dessous de mon arrestation illégale
Guy Ouellette
Genre: Law
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: September 03, 2020
Publisher: Hugo Document
Seller: Interforum, S.A.

Spécialiste des groupes de motards criminalisés, Guy Ouellette se lance en politique après trente-deux ans à la Sûreté du Québec. Reconnu pour sa rigueur et son intégrité, en 2007, il troque les tribunaux pour l'Assemblée nationale, où il se consacre à assurer la bonne gestion des deniers publics. Dans un livre-choc, il nous éclaire aujourd'hui sur les manigances de l'UPAC et la façon dont elle s'y est prise pour le neutraliser et détruire sa réputation.