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2022.
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A comprehensive guide to welding that provides safety tips; information on commonly used tools and materials, techniques, and types of joints; and photo-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for exercises on brazing, soldering, fabrication, and related topics.
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c1991
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The classic best-selling step-by-step program for becoming more assertive. Utilizing a number of techniques from behavior-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout--including the celebrated DESC scripts (describe,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.9 - AR Pts: 3
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Passions unleashed cause much wooing and confusion in the magical woods of Athens. Whether real or induced by magical potions seems to mak little difference, showing that love is far from rational, though those afflicted might feel otherwise. A Midsummer night's dream is a delightful comedy that offers something for everyone. The intertwined love constellations include Hermia and Lysander, who having decided to elope, steal away into the forest. Demetrius,...
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"A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guideThe Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover how firefighters use math every day; use real life data used by firefighters to fight fires; practice your math skills doing fun activities; learn facts about firefighters. With more than 50 math questions and activities, this entertaining series reinforces the math studied in school plus literary skills and science.--
33) Julius Caesar
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"A triumphant Caesar enters Rome after defeating the sons of his old enemy, Pompey. Jealousy and fear over Caesar's reforms reveal a brewing conspiracy to assassinate him. As the plot thickens, Caesar's wife is plagued by terrible nightmares and begs him not to go to the Capitol. But Caesar shrugs off her fears and is accompanied to the Senate by the conspirators thus sealing his fate. Caesar's loyal friends rally to avenge his death and preserve...
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1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
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Twelve-year-old Adam "Einstein" Anderson is not your average kid. He enjoys baseball, telling bad jokes and puns, and-more than anything else-mysteries. With his amazing scientific knowledge, he solves all kinds of problems. Einstein's friends and family members love to challenge him with puzzling situations. Using basic scientific principles, he quickly disproves the mystery behind an alien sighting and a monster living in the town pond. And, he...
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[1996]
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"America has become a society devoid of understanding of the power of logic and numbers. All too often, we rely on our intuition or on empty statistics to formulate opinions about ourselves and our world. As a result of inadequate schooling in the art of reasoning, we have become a people unable to make truly logical decisions, intimidated by numbers, and too passive to reverse this disturbing trend."--BOOK JACKET. "The Power of Logical Thinking addresses...
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One of the most valuable tools acquired in a university education, college algebra is essential for courses from the sciences to computing, engineering to mathematics. It can help you do better on placement exams, even before college, and it's useful in solving the computations of daily life. Now anyone with an interest in college algebra can master it. In "College Algebra Demystified, entertaining author and experienced teacher Rhonda Huettenmueller...
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[2012]
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Uses perilous situations to inspire readers as they solve word problems using fractions, algebra, geometry, probability, expressions, and equations.
A blend of middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving. These word problems are perilous, do-or-die scenarios of blood-sucking vampires (How many months would it take a single vampire to completely take over a town of 500,000 people?), or a rowboat of 5 shipwrecked...