iPractical Reading Strategiesi introduces teachers to six highly effective strategies that every reader can use when grappling with texts. Using a range of engaging classroom activities, teachers can guide students through the strategies of Making Connections, Visualising, Questioning, Inferring, Summarising and Synthesising. These will ultimately help students grasp meaning and gain understanding

A fascinating look at what it\'s like to grow up in front of and beyond the cameras. --Eve Plumb pFor nine seasons, Mary McDonough was part of one of the most beloved families in television history. Just ten years-old when she was cast as the pretty, wholesome middle child Erin, Mary grew up on the set of iThe Waltons, i alternately embracing and rebelling against her good-girl onscreen persona. Now,

p I love this cartoon Mutts -Brooke Shields to Jay Leno on iThe Tonight Showipp People who view pets as family members will rejoice in this collection.-iThe Baton Rouge Sunday Advocatei about iCats and Dogs Mutts IIipp Conventional pet wisdom says that there are cat lovers and there are dog lovers-and never the two shall meet. But if there\'s one thing the two sides do agree on, it\'s that they love

This case-based guide covers 100 gynecologic problems commonly encountered in office practice settings, from the simple to the complex. It encourages evidence-based care and incorporates up-to-date guidance on evaluation and management in office practice. Clinical problems are discussed in a clear, case-based format. The book integrates current guidelines and recommendations, supplemented with carefully-researched

strongTo find true love, first you have to truly love yourself...strongpFleur French does not have the best of luck when it comes to life and love, and her current boyfriend Jasper is yet another person who only seems to like Fleur when she moulds herself into his idea of the perfect partner. So, when she finds herself single, jobless and homeless, Fleur has to decide if she\'s ready to finally be

This advanced textbook discusses two important aspects of large-scale ocean circulation - its wind-driven and thermohaline-driven processes - and the interaction between ocean circulation and climate change. Highly illustrated to aid the reader\'s understanding, the book is invaluable for advanced courses in ocean circulation and as a reference for oceanographers and other Earth scientists.

p strongCome on a journey to Mars and discover the many challenges and problems of space travel and setting up a colony on the Red Planet.strong ppA new era of space exploration has begun, and Mars is at the forefront. It is now technically possible to get to Mars and back, and the colonizing of space has been proven with the International Space Station over many years. Now follow the challenge of

The procedures of summary judgment as well as other preclusive devices have been hailed by many as an effective solution to the current overload facing American courts. In addition to promising speed, these alternative methods also contribute to reduced legal and court costs. Freedman presents a comprehensive discussion of the major preclusive legal mechanisms, amply supported by relevant case law

piI Am a Feeling Bodyi is an uplifting, empowering book exploring body awareness and mindfulness for children. Grounded in simplicity and guided by playfulness, this book centers on a boy and his two loving cats as they explore four essential steps toward instilling peace, harmony, happiness, and well-being into their daily lives. Their unique experiences and curiosity shape a greater mind and body

Come visit an enchanting place too long overlooked in American History, where steamboats battled difficult waters to bring life to the banks of the Arkansas and Louisiana waterway known as Bayou Bartholomew. Artfully written, this narrative flows like the landscape it describes, brimming with facts, details and family names so valuable to historians and genealogists. Beginning with the first inhabitants

With the continuous development of urban construction, the elevator in today\'s society has a wide range of applications. Elevator in the building as a complex operation of the vertical transport has been inextricably linked with people\'s daily life. Nowadays, every developing and developed country are using elevator to rise-in the high stored building. In this book, I therefore wanted to give focus

pstrongNamed a Best Book of the Year by emKirkus Reviewsemstrongp pstrongUrgent and eye-opening, the book serves as a loud-and-clear alarm.8213emThe Boston Globeemstrongp pstrongNamed an Outstanding Academic Title by emChoiceem strongp pstrongFrom an MIT scientist, mounting evidence that the active ingredient in the world\'s most commonly used weedkiller is contributing to skyrocketing rates of chronic

End of the Church Age The author presents a timely narrative of world-changing events, that were predicted to occur at the end of the era. He referenced hundreds of scriptures that shine light on the dark, and turbulent days that lie ahead and places the proceedings in proper perspective, relative to a projected time-frame. The End of the Church Age is a sobering account of the events of the last days

Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, iAnorexia and Bulimia Nervosai is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Grainne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the

Bestselling children\'s author Kay de Silva presents Sea Turtles. The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about the \'old men of the sea\'. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more

The Majors And Their Marriages is a novel by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1915. Set in the fictional Virginia town of Lichfield, the book explores the lives and marriages of several wealthy families, including the Majors, the Pendletons, and the Ashburnhams. The story begins with the marriage of John and Anne Ashburnham, which sets off a chain of events that affects the lives of everyone

Juno is a dirty cop...Juno Mozambe works the steamy streets of Lagarto, a failed colony world rotten with economic and moral decay. Once feared as the corrupt police chief\'s bare-knuckled enforcer, he is now a collections man, taking a cut from all the action-prostitution, gambling, drugs. Burdened by the weight of decades of brutal misdeeds, he considers himself retired from his violent past. But

Tommy is so excited. His first-grade class is putting on a play about Peter Rabbit, and he\'s sure to get the starring role. But in his enthusiasm, Tommy talks too much in class, so his teacher decides that he should play Mopsy instead--and Mopsy doesn\'t have any lines Tommy is disappointed until he gets an idea. If he can\'t be the star, he can still get the audience\'s attention by reacting to

pstrongExplore the sysadmin features and architecture of ChromeOS to master its local and cloud-based administrative tools and capabilitiesstrongppbrppstrongKey Features strongpulliGet a complete overview of using ChromeOS as a powerful system admin toolliliGet hands-on experience working with Google\'s administration platformliliLearn about centralized management of resources as the hallmark of enterprise

pThis book will serve as a one-stop, reference manual to understand the basic concepts of dental implant design, the related microbiome, research models and current concepts as well as futuristic perspectives in implant surface modification. The manual-like design including colorful illustrations and important critical questions will help researchers and advanced students in understanding the contemporary