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Peter va a Colombia (099120381X)

An engaging, action-packed read, Peter va a Colombia is a short novel that first-year Spanish students can easily grasp. Written in the present tense, the book is built on a list of 350-plus Spanish nouns, verbs, and common expressions. As they read, students acquire basic vocabulary and grammar while gaining confidence with the target language; they also learn about fascinating places and people in Colombia.The main character is 13-year-old Peter from Des Moines, Iowa. A video-game enthusiast and avid reader, Peter learns about Colombia from his Spanish teacher and decides to visit. But once there surprises meet him at every turn: chilly Bogota contrasts with tropical Cartagena; stunning multicolored jungle birds contrast with scary piranhas; and a kind man with books contrasts with rural poverty and isolation. Drawing readers to Peter's adventure, Peter va a Colombia keeps students engaged and involved. As they read, they will wonder: What is Bogota like? What foods do Colombians...

The PE Diet (9780578688176)

The only difference between the HEALTHIEST people on earth, and the LEAST HEALTHY? DIET and EXERCISE. All of us WANT to achieve optimum wellness, but not all of us know how. There are some basic levers that drive health in one of two directions: towards perfection, or towards chronic degenerative disease. If you understand the principles that govern your physiology, you can achieve complete mastery over your own body composition and become the best possible version of yourself. The P: E Diet is the SIMPLEST and MOST PRACTICAL diet and exercise book ever written. Once you understand the core tenets of your biology, you will know HOW to increase your lean mass while decreasing your fat mass-and you will know WHY it works. The P: E Diet breaks down every single dietary strategy into one incredibly simple metric: PROTEIN versus ENERGY. The protein to energy ratio explains EVERY SINGLE DIET PHENOMENON. The P: E Diet breaks down the cause of the obesity epidemic and the solution using this o...

Primary School Teaching and Educational Psychology (9781138421950)

Drawing upon extensive research, David Galloway and Anne Edwards analyse the increasing pressures on teachers from the national curriculum and other recent legislation. They look carefully at childrens' learning and behavioural difficulties and show how educational psychology can extend our understanding of teacher's day-to-date work in the classroom. Primary Teaching and Educational Psychology is a refreshing and at times controversial examination of primary teaching and the application of educational psychology. It will be essential reading for trainee teachers and will stimulate more experienced teachers to re-evaluate their current practices. Product details Format Hardback Dimensions ...

101 Conversation Starters For Families (0802408397)

To get your family close, you have to get it talking. One of the signs of a healthy family is open and meaningful conversation. But it's not always easy to get your kids talking. 101 Conversation Starters for Families is an excellent place to begin, providing just the right blend of fun and thought-provoking questions, such as: If you could ask God a question, what would you ask?Complete this sentence: "I feel especially close to you when . . ."About trading places: Children: I think the best part about being a grown-up would be . . .Parents: I think the best part about being a kid would be . . . Authors Gary Chapman and Ramon Presson have created this treasure trove in a handy tabletop format. Whether you do one question a week or five days a week, your family will experience a new level of closeness. 101 Conversation Starters for Families is the perfect companion to bestselling books, The 5 Love Languages of Children and The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers. ...

Flexible Dieting Lifestyle's Book of Low-Calorie Pizza Recipes : Macro-Friendly Pizza Recipes That Are Low in Calories, Not In Taste (9798643274971)

Pizza in every possible combination with flavor to crush any cravings and the macros to stay on track.Make every day a "cheat day."In this book, you'll find over 40 low-calorie pizza variations including vegan recipes, dairy-free recipes, sweet, savory, non-traditional pizza recipes, and everything in between! Dieting and reaching your goals doesn't have to be boring or hard! We know that it should be delicious and fun. We guarantee it.Hi my name is Zach Rocheleau and I really love pizza. Like really really love pizza.Yes I get it, you probably love pizza too. Well actually since you bought this recipe book that's nothing but pizza recipes, I know you are actually like me and....Really really love pizza!Pizza has made up a lot of my diet most of my life.Throughout my childhood, my parents would stock up on frozen pizzas and I would consume a whole pizza pretty much every single day.If we went out to eat, I would order pizza.If I had a family party, we would orde...

Understanding Movies (9780131890985)

For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Film, Introduction to Cinema, and Film Appreciation. Understanding Movies is the best selling film text on the market! Designed to help students analyze movies with precision and technical sophistication, this book focuses on formalism-how the languages of the film (e.g., camera work, editing, lighting, story, photography, etc.) create meaning. Building on the same principle of organization as previous editions-structuring chapters around the elements of film-the new edition of this best seller offers a lavish use of color, printed on high-quality paper and has been updated to integrate recent films, developments in filmmaking, and personalities in the field. A CD-ROM of interviews with filmmakers is available in a special value package. Product details Format Paperbac...

Fatal Invention : How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-Create Race in the Twenty-first Century (1595588345)

A decade after the Human Genome Project proved that human beings are not naturally divided by race, scientists are attempting to resuscitate race as a biological category. In this provocative analysis, leading legal scholar and social critic Dorothy Roberts argues that America is once again at the brink of a virulent outbreak of classifying population by race. By searching for differences at the molecular level, a new race-based science is obscuring racism in society and legitimising state brutality against communities at a time when America claims to be post-racial. Product details Format Paperback | 390 pages Dimensions ...

Lose Weight Like Crazy Even If You Have a Crazy Life! : Life Lessons and a Breakthrough 30-Day Nutrition and Fitness Solution! (9781940358512)

You can lose weight like crazy, and you can achieve anything! Autumn Calabrese shares the revolutionary step-by-step approach to lose weight that made her one of the top fitness and nutrition celebrities in the world. No cutting corners and no BS: In this book she reveals the personal struggles that shaped her approach to overcome excuses that led to this 30-day plan to succeed at weight loss, and life! Hey there! I'm Autumn Calabrese. I'm a Midwest girl, a single working mom who really had no business being in the business of health and fitness. But I found my passion in helping people achieve their weight-loss and health goals. I turned myself into a mini mega-mogul of nutrition and fitness with two of Beachbody's most successful programs ever: 21 Day Fix and The Ultimate Portion Fix. I've led a crazy life and it's still crazy--probably a lot like yours. I've faced tremendous hardships and disappointments that have deflated my self-confidence. But I'...

The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 2 (book Alone) (0077239059)

Widely known as the anthology that best unites tradition with innovation, The American Tradition in Literature is proud to enter its fifth decade of leadership among textbook anthologies of American literature. Each volume continues to offer a flexible organization, with literary merit as the guiding principle of selection. The new photos and illustrations illuminate the texts and literary/historical timelines help students put works in context. Product details Format Paperback | 2160 pages Dimensions 152.4 x 231.14 x 50.8mm ...

Der Zauberberg (3596294339)

Geplant als Novelle, als heiteres Gegenstück zum 'Tod in Venedig', entstand mit dem 'Zauberberg' einer der großen Romane der klassischen Moderne. Ein kurzer Besuch in einem Davoser Sanatorium wird für den Protagonisten Hans Castorp zu einem siebenjährigen Aufenthalt, der Kurort wird zur Bühne für die europäische Befindlichkeit vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg. Im Juli 1913 begonnen, während des Krieges durch essayistische Arbeiten, vor allem durch die 'Betrachtungen eines Unpolitischen', unterbrochen, konnte der Roman 1924 abgeschlossen und veröffentlicht werden. Der Band 5 der 'Großen kommentierten Frankfurter Ausgabe' folgt dem Erstdruck. Product details Format Paperback | 1008 pages ...

The Crowning Venture : Inspiration from Women Who Have Memorized the Quran (0999299034)

If you've ever sighed wistfully upon hearing of someone memorizing the Quran, wishing it was something you could do, too, then prepare to replace that wistfulness with determination! Filled with inspirational stories for your heart and memorization techniques for your mind, The Crowning Venture reminds us that memorizing the Quran is not an achievement to be conquered, it's a journey to savor. A journey YOU can make. Product details Format Paperback | 156 pages Dimensions 140 x 216 x 9mm ...

Una siesta fatal : Spanisch A1 (3817418582)

Ein Kommissar, der auf der Suche nach einem Täter selbst zum Verdächtigen wird, eine verschleppte Frauenrechtsbeauftragte und ein mysteriöser Skiunfall in den Pyrenäen. Hochspannung auf Spanisch! Diese drei Kurzkrimis für Anfänger bieten spannendes Lesevergnügen und machen das Spanischtraining unterhaltsam und effektiv. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf der Grammatik. Durch eingestreute Übungen wie Übersetzungsaufgaben, Multiple Choice, Lückentexte, etc. wird zudem das Textverständnis geschult und der Wortschatz gefestigt. - drei spannende Kurzkrimis - gezieltes Training der spanischen Grammatik - textbezogene Übungen mit Lösungen - Vokabelangaben auf jeder Seite - Infokästen zu Sprache, Grammatik und Landeskunde - Europäischer Referenzrahmen: Für Anfänger - Niveau A1 Product details Format Paperback ...

Strukturale Anthropologie II (3518574310)

Einen leichteren Zugang zu seinem Denken und seinen Forschungen, ein eher anreizendes als einschüchterndes Leseabenteuer bietet der vorliegende zweite Band der Strukturalen Anthropologie, der wiederum Aufsätze mit sehr vielfältiger und doch konvergierender Thematik sammelt: ihr Konvergenzpunkt ist die Erforschung des Menschen, der Einheit des menschlichen Geistes, die sich durch alle geschichtlichen und kulturellen Unterschiede hindurch manifestiert. Product details Format Hardback | 426 pages Dimensions 200 x 250 x 40mm ...

Never Get Ghosted Again : 15 Reasons Why Men Lose Interest and How to Avoid Guys Who Can't Commit (9798638976590)

Discover Why Men Come on Strong Then Suddenly Lose Interest If you are currently dating, at some point you've probably been blindsided and left utterly frustrated after a great guy suddenly lost interest in you even though he seemed so passionate in the beginning. Maybe you've been completely heartbroken after a long-term boyfriend suddenly started pulling away from you. Sadly, as unfortunate as these dating situations are, when they do occur, most women tend to act in counterproductive ways that only end up pushing their guy even further away, maybe even for good. What to Do When Men Pull Away, Become Distant, or Try to Ignore You No woman can change the reality that any man, no matter how interested or invested he may first appear, can potentially pull away and lose interest in her at some point. Although this is the reality, a woman can, in fact, change the way she deals with such situations. While you might not be able to control a man's behavior, you can control your...

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases : A Molecular and Cellular Approach (9780195389838)

Primary immunodeficiency diseases, first recognized 60 years ago, are inherited disorders that affect human adaptive and innate immunity. In most cases, affected individuals experience recurrent infections, but they may also suffer from autoimmune diseases and malignancies. This third edition of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases provides readers with the historic and scientific background, clinical presentations, immunologic characteristics, and the molecular/genetic underpinnings of this rapidly enlarging class of diseases. With up-to-date diagnostic tools and therapeutic options - from prophylactic anti-infective measures to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy - this volume will remain an authoritative resource on this increasingly important area. Product details Format Hardback ...

Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual : Supera la ansiedad y la depresi n, haz frente a los patrones de pensamiento negativo, controla tus emociones y cambia tu estado de nimo. (9781096664192)

¿Sufre de ataques frecuentes de depresión severa o ansiedad? ¿Sientes que eres débil o incompetente? ¿Estás buscando seriamente una nueva dirección en el camino hacia la recuperación? Si estás interesado en comprender los entresijos de la terapia de conducta, ¡este es solo el libro para presentarte algunos métodos poderosos para superar esta enfermedad mental! Sigue leyendo. Todos tenemos diferentes preocupaciones, miedos y frustraciones en nuestra vida cotidiana. Después de todo, es natural sentirse estresado por mudarse a un nuevo lugar, comenzar un nuevo trabajo, abordar un sinfín de tareas pendientes o entregar proyectos con plazos ajustados. Sin un nivel básico de estrés, es posible que no podamos llevar a cabo nuestras responsabilidades diarias. Sin embargo, lidiar con una gran cantidad de ansiedad, desequilibrio emocional y estrés excesivo puede causar problemas más profundos que deben tratarse con psicoterapia y, potencialmente, con medicamentos. La gente está empezando a abrir...