The Midwife's Apprentice can be a good read for someone who enjoys historical fiction, specifically about medieval times. It beautifully captures the story of Alyce, a young girl, who discovers herself becoming self-reliant, learns to help others, and takes charge of her life and destiny. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is how it provides a glimpse into the medical practices of midwives in medieval times.
If you are a beginner or looking to improve your ukulele chops, Ukulele Exercises for Dummies is the perfect practice-based book to hone your skills. With downloadable audio files, extensive exercises, and playing tips, you will be strumming, fingerpicking, and crafting riffs like a pro in no time.
Lore of Running gives you incomparable detail on physiology, training, racing, injuries, world-class athletes, and races. Author Tim Noakes blends the expertise of a physician and research scientist with the passion of a dedicated runner to answer the most pressing questions for those who are serious about the sport:-How your body systems respond to training, the effects of different training methods, how to detect and avoid overtraining, and genetic versus trainable potential -How to train for the 10K up through ultramarathon with detailed programs from Noakes and several leading running experts -How to prevent and treat injuries, increase your strength and flexibility, and use proper nutrition for weight control and maximum performance You'll also find a candid analysis of supplements and ergogenic effects and training aids. The book includes new interviews with 10 world-class runners who share their secrets to success and longevity in the sport. Features on legendary figures and events in running history provide fascinating insights. And that's just scratching the surface. Lore of Running is not only the biggest and best running publication on the planet. It's the one book every runner should own.
Codex Enigmatum is a must-read for those who love a challenge and want to unlock the secrets of a book. With over 60 unique and interrelated brain teasers, riddles, and conundrums, this book will keep you engaged for hours. The book features unconventional twists on well-known puzzle genres, requiring a combination of lateral thinking, logical deduction, spatial reasoning, and pattern recognition. Each puzzle solution yields a key to unlock future puzzles, making it a great choice for those who love immersion and progression.
This is a great book for parents to read with their young children who are just starting to learn how to count. The finger puppet adds an interactive element to the story, making it engaging for children. Parents can use the book to teach their child how to count up to five while having fun with the lovable Peter Rabbit character.
This book is a great read for busy executives who want a concise yet thorough introduction to financial management. The 14-chapter analytical approach is especially useful for those who prefer a case-based learning style. The book's most distinctive feature is its focus on value creation, making it highly relevant for executives seeking to maximize profit and growth for their organizations.
This book is perfect for puzzle lovers who enjoy the thrilling challenge of code-breaking. With its collection of intricate puzzles inspired by the famous Bletchley Park code-breakers, readers will have the opportunity to put their problem-solving skills to the test. Each page is packed with captivating mind-benders that are sure to keep readers hooked until the very end.
How to Write a Marketing Plan makes the task of writing a marketing plan much easier. This practical step-by-step guide details how to formulate a workable and successful plan. Fully updated and packed with exercises to help the reader produce sections of their own marketing plan, this comprehensive workbook looks at all the essential stages, carrying out a marketing audit; setting objectives and the strategies to achieve them; devising budgets; and, writing and implementing the plan. "How to Write a Marketing Plan" is ideal as an individual study guide for group marketing planning exercises, as well as being a useful resource for marketing courses.
Identifying the nine basic strategic areas that influence the goals of any organization, Tregoe argues that only one of these areas should serve as the decisive factor in making basic product and market choices
Lauralee Sherwood's HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY is a market favorite, and in this new edition, technology takes the spotlight! For students, a complimentary text-correlated CD-ROM, PhysioEdge, accompanies each copy of the book. Users will find text icons to mark animated figures on the CD. PhysioEdge focuses on the most difficult concepts -- including Membrane Transport and Acid Base Balance. With a strong diagnostic component, students receive immediate feedback on their answers to quiz questions. PhysioEdge is a smart program too! As a student improves, the question difficulty increases accordingly. For instructors, the enhanced multimedia manager offers powerful PowerPoint slides for all the illustrations and figures from the text, plus several animations. A unique segmentation feature allows users to enlarge figure portions to show more detail and they can be drawn on to highlight ideas. InfoTrac is also available and it is complimentary! This rich database offers users access to hundreds of top periodicals like Physiological Reviews, Science, and Nature. The technology package is rounded out by CNN Today Videos, which are also available on CD. Sherwood has worked hard to make the hallmark features of this title up-to-date, accurate and easy to use. Much of the anatomical and cellular art has been re-rendered. This new, three-dimensional art was conceived to support the great pedagogy instructors have come to expect. Accuracy has been maintained in a presentation that is clear, process-oriented and easy for students to understand. The central text theme of homeostasis has been retained by overwhelming reviewer demand. In support of this theme, Sherwood begins each chapter by showing how the system covered in that chapter supports homeostasis.
The Origami Booklet is a perfect read for anyone interested in Japanese culture, creative arts, and DIY projects. The beautiful chiyogami patterns with various themes add a unique flair to the different origami models presented in the book. Readers will enjoy exploring the art of origami and expanding their skills with this one-of-a-kind book.
A dramatic sacrifice might seem like the best way to achieve a dazzling, come-from-behind victory, however, the outcome of most chess matches, depends on the participants' positional skills. The first player to establish a positional advantage gains the best chance of a successful direct attack.This complete guide, written by an Israeli grandmaster, offers valuable insights in developing a more powerful strategic game. It spans a century and a half of international chess, from the era of the legendary Paul Morphy in the 1850s to that of the modern powerhouse Gary Kasparov. The author focuses on common situations arising from practical over-the-board play. Examples — on such themes as key squares, bad bishops, and pawn structures — appear in ascending difficulty, with ample cross-reference.Derived from the author's own coaching manuals, these instructive examples successfully assisted in training Israel's top juniors and the champions of the Israeli women's national team. Chess players at every level will benefit from this opportunity to develop an intuitive grasp of each concept and strengthen their positional play.
IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AND Rudolph is throwing a surprise party for Santa! Join Rudolph as he hangs up the garland, bakes the Christmas cake, and lights up the Christmas tree! Little ones will love to read this heartwarming story and touch the "fuzzy" Rudolph on every page.
Author: Mary Man-Kong Format: Board book Number of Pages: 14 Publisher: Golden Books Publication Date: 11 Sep 2007
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