The award-winning theory software, Alfred's Essential's of Music Theory, is now available in a new and updated Version 3! This software features a fresh new interface and more activities to teach stud
Cognitive science has shown that our decisions are made unconsciously and are usually anything but reasonable. Jacobs, a consultant, overviews the latest discoveries in cognitive science in plain lang
Written by a top scholar on social security in Latin America and the Caribbean, this book assesses the effects of the world economic crisis on social security and welfare in the region. Drawing on the
This adaptation of the Music for Little Mozarts piano curriculum is designed to provide classroom music instruction for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds in the preschool or kindergarten setting. It is a compreh
"Disability and Child Sexual Abuse examines the ways in which society marginalizes, institutionalizes and places disabled children in situations of unacceptable risk, and how - as evidenced in the sur
All-in-One Bible Fun is the perfect children's program for teachers on a budget or who are looking for a simpler approach.Packed with everything you need (except the cookies), lesson preparation will
Kilmer (psychology and teaching, U. of North Carolina at Charlotte) et al. bring together 12 chapters that explore how communities can recover from disaster, using Hurricane Katrina as a case study an
Drawing on timeless principles of monastic communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet many challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a heal
Outrageous, captivating, and unafraid to tell it like it is, Nene Leakes shares her wild journey from a scandalous past to the pinnacle of reality television stardom. Lauded by her fans for her refre
An excerpt from God, Governance, and "Economic Man":"Yet to what end? Why does free speech protect the rights of child pornographers but not Christians? Since the First Amendment makes hostility to re
When Stan Goldberg was diagnosed with cancer, he chose to face his fear by helping others who were already in the process of dying: Stan signed up as a hospice volunteer and spent several years at the
How brain science can help us make smarter management decisions Businesspeople are taught to make decisions with facts and logic and to avoid emotional bias. But according to the latest research, we
This book is a combination of romantic short stories, poems, facts and memoirs. These experiences link passed down wisdom, unique imaginative storytelling with positive suggestive lifestyles. Look up,
From the leading bloggers in the fat-acceptance movement comes an empowering guide to body image- no matter what the scales say. When it comes to body image, women can be their own worst enemies, aide
During his many years as a senior executive at Starbucks, Howard Behar helped establish the Starbucks culture, which stresses people over profits. He coached hundreds of leaders at every level and hel
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William Van der Kloot examines the experiences of seven future national leaders during the World War I. Adolf Hitler served on the Western Front for four years; Charles de Gaulle was bayoneted and ca
An "American Idol" music director draws on his experiences to reveal the secrets of personal success, from delivering more than what is expected and working with a mentor to setting realistic goals an
At the beginning of every school year, we bet you ask yourself, What do I want my students to know and do as readers and writers by the end of this year?O This bookNjust for Grade 5Nmakes that questio
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Academic research on developed countries has scientifically evaluated the role of entrepreneurship on economic growth, market expansion, commercializing innovation, and reducing unemployment. In this
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"Why are you doing what you're doing when you're doing it?" If you can account for one-hundred percent of time spent in the workplace, you're more organized than most people; if not, you need to reth
The decentralization of control over the vast forests of the world is moving at a rapid pace, with both positive and negative ramifications for people and forests themselves. The fresh research from a
From the stars of TLC's critically acclaimed reality show Little People, Big World comes heartfelt advice to help today's families overcome life's obstacles together and grow closer in the process.Th
Value-added assessment (VAA) systems use statistical techniques to analyze test-score data; VAA data is intended to help educators make more informed decisions about curriculum and instruction. The au
As part of the World Bank Group, IFC's overriding objective is to help reduce poverty and support sustainable development in developing countries. IFC pursues this mission by supporting the private se
The first Mexican-born treasurer of the United States describes her teenage immigration into California, her rise through the ranks of American politics, and the personal beliefs that enabled her succ
Imagine a former French major getting vocabulary tips from her young children! That was the experience of Kristin Espinasse, an American who fell in love with a Frenchman and moved to his country to
Helping teachers informally assess gifted learners' areas of strength and weakness, this book provides hundreds of challenging activities to improve students' academic and social skills.
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Novelist, television personality, political candidate, and maverick social commentator, Gore Vidal is one of the most innovative, influential, and enduring American intellectuals of the past fifty yea
