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Judy Moody Goes To College

Posted by on Friday, 4 February, 2011

A few sessions with a college-age math tutor turns third-grader Judy into a jargon-spouting polygon princess, in the funniest Judy Moody caper yet. Illustrations.

 

Dracula, Notes

Posted by on Friday, 4 February, 2011

Cliffs Test Preparation Guides help students prepare for and improve their performance on standardized tests ACT Preparation Guide CBEST Preparation Guide CLAST Preparation Guide ELM Review GMAT Preparation Guide GRE Preparation Guide LSAT Preparation Guide MAT Preparation Guide MATH Review for Standardized Tests MSAT Preparation Guide Memory Power for Exams Police Officer Examination Preparation Guide Police Sergeant Examination Preparation Guide Police Management Examinations Preparation Guide Postal Examinations Preparation Guide Praxis I: PPST Preparation Guide Praxis II: NTE Core Battery Preparation Guide SAT Preparation Guide SAT II Writing Preparation Guide TASP Preparation Guide TOEFL Preparation Guide with 2 cassettes Advanced Practice for the TOEFL with 2 cassettes Verbal Review for Standardized Tests Writing Proficiency Examinations You Can Pass the GED Cliffs Quick Reviews help students in introductory college courses or Advanced Placement classes Algebra I Algebra II Anatomy & Physiology Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Biology Calculus Chemistry Differential Equations Economics Geometry Linear Algebra Microbiology Physics Statistics Trigonometry Cliffs Advanced Placement Preparation Guides help high school students taking Advanced Placement courses to earn college credit AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition AP United States History Cliffs Complete Study Editions are comprehensive study guides with complete text, running commentary and glossary Chaucer’ s Prologue Chaucer’ s Wife of Bath Hamlet Julius Caesar King Henry IV, Part I King Lear Macbeth The Merchant of Venice Othello Romeo andJuliet The Tempest Twelfth Night See inside back cover for listing of Cliffs Notes titles Registered trademarks include: GRE, MSAT, the Praxis Series, and TOEFL (Educational Testing Service): AP, Advanced Placement Program, and SAT (College Entrance Examination Board); GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Council); and LSAT (Law School Admission Council.) Dracula

 

Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT, 2003 Edition

Posted by on Thursday, 3 February, 2011

The Princeton Review is the fastest growing test-preparation company in the country, with over 60 franchise offices in the nation. Each year, we help more than 2 million students prepare for college, grad school, professional licensing exams, and successful careers.The Princeton Review realizes that acing the PSAT/NMSQT is very different from getting straight As in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about Math and English – only the techniques you’ll need to score higher on the exam.iThere’s a big difference./iIniCracking the PSAT/NMSQT,/iwe’ll teach you how to think like the test writers andbrbr- Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool youbr- Master the most important PSAT/NMSQT vocabulary wordsbr- Nail even the toughest subjects: Analogies, Geometry, Vocabulary, Algebra, Grammar and morebrbrThis book includes 2 full-length practice PSAT/NMSQT exams. All of our practice test questions are just like the ones you’ll see on the actual PSAT/NMSQT, and we fully explain every solution.CONTENTSbrbrPART I: ORIENTATIONbr1bWhat is the PSAT?/bbr2bAll about National Merit Scholarships/bbr3bGeneral Strategies/bbr4bAdvanced Strategies/bbrPART II: CRACKING THE PSAT/NMSQTbr5bSentence Completions/bbr6bAnalogies/bbr7bCritical Reading/bbr8bMath Basics/bbr9bMath Techniques/bbr10bAdvanced Math Principles/bbr11bWriting Skills/bbr12bVocabulary/bbrPART III: THE PRINCETON REVIEW PRACTICE TESTS AND EXPLANATIONSbr13bPractice Test 1/bbr14bAnswers and Explanations to Practice Test 1/bbr15bPractice Test 2/bbr16bAnswers and Explanations to Practice Test 2/b

 

College Algebra, Digital Videos

Posted by on Thursday, 3 February, 2011

Take the fear out of math once and for all! By following a distinctive approach in explaining algebra, College Algebra helps alleviate the readers’ anxiety toward math. The book encourages them to develop sound study and problem solving skills. In order to make the material more accessible, examples are integrated throughout the chapters that contain more detailed annotations using everyday language. Also, after an example is presented, an exercise is typically included to help readers apply the material right away in order to reinforce the concepts.

 

Aufmann Basic College Math Student Support Edition DVD Eighth Edition

Posted by on Wednesday, 2 February, 2011

Aufmann Basic College Math Student Support Edition DVD Eighth Edition

 

Culinary Calculations: Simplified Math for Culinary Professionals

Posted by on Tuesday, 1 February, 2011

Useful,applied coverage of mathematics for the food service industrypIn today’s competitive food service industry, a strong command over the basics of mathematics is essential to the success of every business. iCulinary Calculations/i covers the critical math concepts culinary and food service professionals need to increase the profitability of a food service establishment by accurately controlling food costs, portion sizes, and food waste.pFocusing on math concepts and applications commonly used in the food service industry, this easy-to-understand book examines how to apply math principles in the back of the house, from the basics to more difficult concepts like costing, AP/EP, recipe conversion and costing, menu pricing, and inventory costs. Three useful appendices offer handy access to such useful information as tips for using a calculator, conversion tables, and common item yields.pFormatted with plenty of room to work through exercises and problems at the end of each chapter, iCulinary Calculations/i is a helpful and accessible tool for students.Preface.pChapter 1. Introduction to Basic Mathematics.pChapter 2. Units and Measure.pChapter 3. The Purchasing Function and its Relationship to Cost.pChapter 4. Food-Product Groups.pChapter 5. Inventory Management.pChapter 6. Production Planning and Control.pChapter 7. Menu Pricing.pChapter 8. Labor Cost and Control Techniques.pChapter 9. Simplified Mathematics and Computers in Food Service.pAppendix I. Using a Calculator.pAppendix II. Common Item Yields.pAppendix III. Conversion Tables.pGlossary.pIndex.p Terri Jones is Director of Hotel Management in the Department of Resorts and Gaming at the Community College of Southern Nevada.Useful,applied coverage of mathematics for the food service industryPIn today’s competitive food service industry, a strong command over the basics of mathematics is essential to the success of every business. Culinary Calculations cover@4s33333 ¾Û€

 

Even You Can Learn Statistics: A Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been

Posted by on Sunday, 30 January, 2011

Pdiv p bDavid M. Levine/bisone of the world’s leading innovators in statistics education. He isProfessor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M.Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, includingiStatisticsfor Managers using Microsoft Excel/i,iQuality Management,/iandiSix Sigma for Green Belts andChampions/i. Instructional designerbDavidF. Stephan/bpioneered the classroom use of technology, and is aleader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He hasco-authored several textbooks with David M. Levine./pp /p/div/PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBEven You Can Learn Statistics/BBA Guide for Everyone Who Has Ever Been Afraid Of Statistics/BP style=MARGIN: 0pxOne easy step at a time, this book will teach you the key statistical techniques you’ll need for finance, quality, marketing, the social sciences, or just about any other field. Each technique is introduced with a simple, jargon-free explanation, practical examples, and hands-on guidance for solving real problems with Excel or a TI-83/84 series calculator, including Plus models. Hate math? No sweat. You’ll be amazed how little you need! For those who do have an interest in mathematics, optional Equation Blackboard sections review the equations that provide the foundations for important concepts./PP style=MARGIN: 0pxDavid M. Levine is a much-honored innovator in statistics education. He is Professor Emeritus of Statistics and Computer Information Systems at Bernard M. Baruch College (CUNY), and co-author of several best-selling books, including Statistics for Managers using Microsoft Excel, Basic Business Statistics, Quality Management, and Six Sigma for Green Belts and Champions./PP style=MARGIN: 0pxInstructional designer David F. Stephan pioneered the classroom use of personal computers, and is a leader in making Excel more accessible to statistics students. He has co-auth@Â?(õà¾Û€

 

Cracking the ACT with Sample Tests on CD-ROM, 2002 Edition

Posted by on Sunday, 30 January, 2011

bGeoff Martz/battended Dartmouth College and Columbia University, joining The Princeton Review in 1985 as a teacher and writer. His first book for The Princeton Review wasbCracking the GMAT/b, published in 1989.brbrbTed Silver/bis a graduate of Yale University, the Yale School of Medicine, and the law school at the University of Connecticut. He became affiliated with The Princeton Review in 1988 as the chief architect of The Princeton Review’s MCAT course. Dr. Silver’s full-time profession is as Associate Professor of Law at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center.brbrbKim Magloire/bis a graduate of Princeton University. She joined The Princeton Review in 1984 as an SAT teacher, and has since taught The Princeton Review’s SAT II. LSAT. GMAT, GRE, and MCAT programs. Magloire is currently attending graduate school at Columbia University.The Princeton Review realizes that acing the ACT is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn’t try to teach students everything there is to know about math, reading, and English–only the techniques they’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. InbCracking the ACT/b, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers andbrbr* Use Process of Elimination to eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool test takersbr* Ace the English test by learning how to spot sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation errors quicklybr* Crack algebra problems by Plugging In numbers in place of lettersbr* Score higher on reading comprehension by learning to zero in on main ideas, topic sentences, and key wordsbr* Solve science reasoning problems by scanning the passage for critical wordsbrbrThis book includes one full-length simulated ACT, 4 full-length practice ACT exams on CD-ROM, and The Princeton Review Assessment Exam–a diagnostic exam designed to help students decide whe?òfffffg ¾Û€

 

Basic Environmental Technology: Water Supply, Waste Management and Pol

Posted by on Saturday, 29 January, 2011

PThis text offers a practical introduction to a wide range of environmental topics, focusing primarily on water and wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, and air and noise pollution control. It emphasizes fundamental concepts and basic applications so that students with little or no experience in biology, chemistry, geology, and hydraulics can comprehend this book./PH3IKey features:/I/H3ULLIclear, easy-to-read style/LILIpresentation of mathematical topics at a relatively basic level/LILIhundreds of example problems, diagrams, and photographs/LILInumerous chapter review questions and practice problems/LILIutilizes both SO metric and U.S. customary units/LILInew appendix containing a basic math review/LI/ULPIBasic Environmental Technology/Ioffers a pragmatic introduction to the topics of municipal water supply, waste management, and pollution control. The book is designed primarily for use by students in civil/construction technology programs and related disciplines in community colleges and technical institutes. It can also be useful in baccalaureate engineering and technology programs when a practical but elementary course of study is desired, or for independent study by individuals who wish to explore the rudiments of environmental quality control and public health protection. Experienced technicians, engineers, scientists, and others in different disciplines who may become involved in environmental work for the first time will also find this book of value as an initial reference./PPThe qualities that continue to distinguish this book in its fourth edition are its clear, easy-to-read style and its logical and systematic treatment of the subject. Since the field of environmental technology is multidisciplinary and very broad in scope, review or primer sections are included so that readers with little or no experience in biology, chemistry, geology, and hydraulics can comprehend and use the book. Mathematical topics @9

 

Essentials of Basic College Mathematics

Posted by on Saturday, 29 January, 2011

P style=MARGIN: 0pxBJohn Tobey/Breceived his BA in mathematics from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois in 1965, his MA in mathematics education from Harvard University in 1966, and his PhD in mathematics education from Boston University in 1980. He has taught in the mathematics department at the United States Military Academy at West Point and has served as the mathematics Department Chairman at North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts for five years. John has served as the president of the New England Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges. He has received the NISOD award for outstanding teaching from the University of Texas at Austin. John is the author of seven mathematics books published by Pearson Education. John has spoken to many mathematics departments and at many professional meetings throughout the country on the topic of developmental mathematics education and distance learning in mathematics. He lives in Massachusetts./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBJeffrey Slater/Bhas been a professor at North Shore Community College for thirty-eight years and received the Teacher of the Year in 2002. Jeff travels around the country speaking on student retention and is also a consultant to the Federal Government. He lives in Marblehead, Mass. with his wife Shelley and his yellow lab Gracie./PP style=MARGIN: 0px /PP style=MARGIN: 0pxBJamie Blair/Bhas directed the Mathematics Learning Center at Orange Coast College for the past seventeen years. She designed, developed, and implemented the Center, and as a result of this effort has provided technical expertise related to the particulars of the Math Center to numerous other two-year colleges and at many conferences. In 2007 Jamie was appointed to the Team of Basic Skills Specialist by the California State Academic Senate. She is also currently participating on Title 3 committees on her campus. She specializes in teaching students who have n@EZáG®{ ¾Û€