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Bilingual Visual Dictionaries chap ter books Anna Sweet Mysteries (Available in Spanish and Arabic) The use of pictures is proven to aid understanding and the retention of information. Working on this principle, these highly-illustrated dictionaries present a large range of useful vocabulary. Each dictionary is divided thematically and covers most aspects of the everyday world in detail; the key themes include home, work, shopping, services, transportation, food, and health. The target vocabulary and accompanying pictures for each dictionary are identical. Dictionaries also include words and phrases for conventional use and for extending vocabulary. The compact dictionaries have a trim size of 5.5 by 7.5. The index is. (360 pp.) Brenda Chapman Readability: Grade 1 Download FREE English audio and student activities from our website. Dual language books are wonderful tools to help create a literacy bridge between languages. By flipping the book over, students can read the story in the target language. These photostories provide adults with an opportunity to compare and contrast the texts and develop metalinguistic ability. The photographs on each page reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. The diverse topics will appeal to a broad range of adults. (52 60 pp.) Eng-Spanish: 4-3546 Eng-Arabic: 4-3533 Eng-Spanish: 4-3549 Eng-Arabic: 4-3536 Eng-Spanish: 4-3552 Eng-Arabic: 4-3539 Eng-Spanish: 4-3550 Eng-Arabic: 4-3537 Eng-Spanish: 4-3553 Eng-Spanish: 4-3555 Eng-Arabic: 4-3542 Tony s Deal Eng-Spanish: 4-3556 in English and Arabic. The center page displays the story in English, and Spanish or Arabic. Polish English 5-5680 978-1-4654-5163-7 French English 5-5681 978-1-4654-3630-6 Russian English 5-5682 978-1-4654-4415-8 Portuguese English 5-5683 978-1-4654-4397-7 Hindi English 5-5684 978-1-4654-5164-4 Mandarin Chinese English 5-5640 978-1-4654-3633-7 Arabic English 5-5641 978-1-4654-3629-0 English-Spanish (Set of 12) 4-3545 Italian English 5-5642 978-1-4654-3632-0 English-Arabic (Set of 10) 4-3532 Spanish English 5-5643 978-1-4654-3699-3 Bilingual Photostory (Single ) see above see website Eng-Spanish: 4-3548 Eng-Arabic: 4-3535 Eng-Spanish: 4-3551 Eng-Arabic: 4-3538 Eng-Spanish: 4-3554 Eng-Arabic: 4-3541 These gripping mysteries are ideal for the reluctant reader. My Sister s Keeper was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award and The Hard Fall was a nominee for the Golden Oak Award. Visit Kobo, Amazon, itunes, Nook Books, MyiLibrary or OverDrive to purchase ebooks. Relevant content reflects daily life. Credible characters and narrative engage the student. Eng-Spanish: 4-3547 Eng-Arabic: 4-3534 Readability: Grade 3 Eng-Spanish: 4-3557 Eng-Arabic: 4-3544 My Sister s Keeper A Model Death Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S. But a middle-of-the night phone call to Anna s hotel room in Kermit, Texas, is about to end her life on the road. Against her better judgment, Anna accepts a date with Nick Roma office manager for Storm Investigations. Just before their date, the body of Nick s ex-girlfriend is found near a lake. The Hard Fall No Trace Paul Taylor, a wealthy businessman, is in jail for the coldblooded murder of his lover. Taylor s wife is the only one to stand behind him, but even she has doubts. Ryan Green disappears one day after school without a trace. Six months later, the police have no leads. Desperate for answers, Ryan s parents contact private investigator Anna Sweet. To Keep a Secret Jade Price has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girl s murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna Sweet Mysteries (Set of 5 books) 4-3558 My Sister s Keeper (96 pp.) 4-3499 978-1-77153-004-0 The Hard Fall (96 pp.) 4-3500 978-1-77153-005-7 To Keep a Secret (104 pp.) 4-3513 978-1-77153-006-4 A Model Death (96 pp.) 4-3514 978-1-77153-007-1 No Trace (88 pp.) 4-3531 978-1-77153-008-8
Bilingual Visual Dictionaries chap ter books Anna Sweet Mysteries (Available in Spanish and Arabic) The use of pictures is proven to aid understanding and the retention of information. Working on this principle, these highly-illustrated dictionaries present a large range of useful vocabulary. Each dictionary is divided thematically and covers most aspects of the everyday world in detail; the key themes include home, work, shopping, services, transportation, food, and health. The target vocabulary and accompanying pictures for each dictionary are identical. Dictionaries also include words and phrases for conventional use and for extending vocabulary. The compact dictionaries have a trim size of 5.5 by 7.5. The index is. (360 pp.) Brenda Chapman Readability: Grade 1 Download FREE English audio and student activities from our website. Dual language books are wonderful tools to help create a literacy bridge between languages. By flipping the book over, students can read the story in the target language. These photostories provide adults with an opportunity to compare and contrast the texts and develop metalinguistic ability. The photographs on each page reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. The diverse topics will appeal to a broad range of adults. (52 60 pp.) Eng-Spanish: 4-3546 Eng-Arabic: 4-3533 Eng-Spanish: 4-3549 Eng-Arabic: 4-3536 Eng-Spanish: 4-3552 Eng-Arabic: 4-3539 Eng-Spanish: 4-3550 Eng-Arabic: 4-3537 Eng-Spanish: 4-3553 Eng-Spanish: 4-3555 Eng-Arabic: 4-3542 Tony s Deal Eng-Spanish: 4-3556 in English and Arabic. The center page displays the story in English, and Spanish or Arabic. Polish English 5-5680 978-1-4654-5163-7 French English 5-5681 978-1-4654-3630-6 Russian English 5-5682 978-1-4654-4415-8 Portuguese English 5-5683 978-1-4654-4397-7 Hindi English 5-5684 978-1-4654-5164-4 Mandarin Chinese English 5-5640 978-1-4654-3633-7 Arabic English 5-5641 978-1-4654-3629-0 English-Spanish (Set of 12) 4-3545 Italian English 5-5642 978-1-4654-3632-0 English-Arabic (Set of 10) 4-3532 Spanish English 5-5643 978-1-4654-3699-3 Bilingual Photostory (Single ) see above see website Eng-Spanish: 4-3548 Eng-Arabic: 4-3535 Eng-Spanish: 4-3551 Eng-Arabic: 4-3538 Eng-Spanish: 4-3554 Eng-Arabic: 4-3541 These gripping mysteries are ideal for the reluctant reader. My Sister s Keeper was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award and The Hard Fall was a nominee for the Golden Oak Award. Visit Kobo, Amazon, itunes, Nook Books, MyiLibrary or OverDrive to purchase ebooks. Relevant content reflects daily life. Credible characters and narrative engage the student. Eng-Spanish: 4-3547 Eng-Arabic: 4-3534 Readability: Grade 3 Eng-Spanish: 4-3557 Eng-Arabic: 4-3544 My Sister s Keeper A Model Death Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S. But a middle-of-the night phone call to Anna s hotel room in Kermit, Texas, is about to end her life on the road. Against her better judgment, Anna accepts a date with Nick Roma office manager for Storm Investigations. Just before their date, the body of Nick s ex-girlfriend is found near a lake. The Hard Fall No Trace Paul Taylor, a wealthy businessman, is in jail for the coldblooded murder of his lover. Taylor s wife is the only one to stand behind him, but even she has doubts. Ryan Green disappears one day after school without a trace. Six months later, the police have no leads. Desperate for answers, Ryan s parents contact private investigator Anna Sweet. To Keep a Secret Jade Price has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girl s murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna Sweet Mysteries (Set of 5 books) 4-3558 My Sister s Keeper (96 pp.) 4-3499 978-1-77153-004-0 The Hard Fall (96 pp.) 4-3500 978-1-77153-005-7 To Keep a Secret (104 pp.) 4-3513 978-1-77153-006-4 A Model Death (96 pp.) 4-3514 978-1-77153-007-1 No Trace (88 pp.) 4-3531 978-1-77153-008-8
Bilingual Visual Dictionaries chap ter books Anna Sweet Mysteries (Available in Spanish and Arabic) The use of pictures is proven to aid understanding and the retention of information. Working on this principle, these highly-illustrated dictionaries present a large range of useful vocabulary. Each dictionary is divided thematically and covers most aspects of the everyday world in detail; the key themes include home, work, shopping, services, transportation, food, and health. The target vocabulary and accompanying pictures for each dictionary are identical. Dictionaries also include words and phrases for conventional use and for extending vocabulary. The compact dictionaries have a trim size of 5.5 by 7.5. The index is. (360 pp.) Brenda Chapman Readability: Grade 1 Download FREE English audio and student activities from our website. Dual language books are wonderful tools to help create a literacy bridge between languages. By flipping the book over, students can read the story in the target language. These photostories provide adults with an opportunity to compare and contrast the texts and develop metalinguistic ability. The photographs on each page reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. The diverse topics will appeal to a broad range of adults. (52 60 pp.) Eng-Spanish: 4-3546 Eng-Arabic: 4-3533 Eng-Spanish: 4-3549 Eng-Arabic: 4-3536 Eng-Spanish: 4-3552 Eng-Arabic: 4-3539 Eng-Spanish: 4-3550 Eng-Arabic: 4-3537 Eng-Spanish: 4-3553 Eng-Spanish: 4-3555 Eng-Arabic: 4-3542 Tony s Deal Eng-Spanish: 4-3556 in English and Arabic. The center page displays the story in English, and Spanish or Arabic. Polish English 5-5680 978-1-4654-5163-7 French English 5-5681 978-1-4654-3630-6 Russian English 5-5682 978-1-4654-4415-8 Portuguese English 5-5683 978-1-4654-4397-7 Hindi English 5-5684 978-1-4654-5164-4 Mandarin Chinese English 5-5640 978-1-4654-3633-7 Arabic English 5-5641 978-1-4654-3629-0 English-Spanish (Set of 12) 4-3545 Italian English 5-5642 978-1-4654-3632-0 English-Arabic (Set of 10) 4-3532 Spanish English 5-5643 978-1-4654-3699-3 Bilingual Photostory (Single ) see above see website Eng-Spanish: 4-3548 Eng-Arabic: 4-3535 Eng-Spanish: 4-3551 Eng-Arabic: 4-3538 Eng-Spanish: 4-3554 Eng-Arabic: 4-3541 These gripping mysteries are ideal for the reluctant reader. My Sister s Keeper was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award and The Hard Fall was a nominee for the Golden Oak Award. Visit Kobo, Amazon, itunes, Nook Books, MyiLibrary or OverDrive to purchase ebooks. Relevant content reflects daily life. Credible characters and narrative engage the student. Eng-Spanish: 4-3547 Eng-Arabic: 4-3534 Readability: Grade 3 Eng-Spanish: 4-3557 Eng-Arabic: 4-3544 My Sister s Keeper A Model Death Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S. But a middle-of-the night phone call to Anna s hotel room in Kermit, Texas, is about to end her life on the road. Against her better judgment, Anna accepts a date with Nick Roma office manager for Storm Investigations. Just before their date, the body of Nick s ex-girlfriend is found near a lake. The Hard Fall No Trace Paul Taylor, a wealthy businessman, is in jail for the coldblooded murder of his lover. Taylor s wife is the only one to stand behind him, but even she has doubts. Ryan Green disappears one day after school without a trace. Six months later, the police have no leads. Desperate for answers, Ryan s parents contact private investigator Anna Sweet. To Keep a Secret Jade Price has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girl s murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna Sweet Mysteries (Set of 5 books) 4-3558 My Sister s Keeper (96 pp.) 4-3499 978-1-77153-004-0 The Hard Fall (96 pp.) 4-3500 978-1-77153-005-7 To Keep a Secret (104 pp.) 4-3513 978-1-77153-006-4 A Model Death (96 pp.) 4-3514 978-1-77153-007-1 No Trace (88 pp.) 4-3531 978-1-77153-008-8
Bilingual Visual Dictionaries chap ter books Anna Sweet Mysteries (Available in Spanish and Arabic) The use of pictures is proven to aid understanding and the retention of information. Working on this principle, these highly-illustrated dictionaries present a large range of useful vocabulary. Each dictionary is divided thematically and covers most aspects of the everyday world in detail; the key themes include home, work, shopping, services, transportation, food, and health. The target vocabulary and accompanying pictures for each dictionary are identical. Dictionaries also include words and phrases for conventional use and for extending vocabulary. The compact dictionaries have a trim size of 5.5 by 7.5. The index is. (360 pp.) Brenda Chapman Readability: Grade 1 Download FREE English audio and student activities from our website. Dual language books are wonderful tools to help create a literacy bridge between languages. By flipping the book over, students can read the story in the target language. These photostories provide adults with an opportunity to compare and contrast the texts and develop metalinguistic ability. The photographs on each page reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. The diverse topics will appeal to a broad range of adults. (52 60 pp.) Eng-Spanish: 4-3546 Eng-Arabic: 4-3533 Eng-Spanish: 4-3549 Eng-Arabic: 4-3536 Eng-Spanish: 4-3552 Eng-Arabic: 4-3539 Eng-Spanish: 4-3550 Eng-Arabic: 4-3537 Eng-Spanish: 4-3553 Eng-Spanish: 4-3555 Eng-Arabic: 4-3542 Tony s Deal Eng-Spanish: 4-3556 in English and Arabic. The center page displays the story in English, and Spanish or Arabic. Polish English 5-5680 978-1-4654-5163-7 French English 5-5681 978-1-4654-3630-6 Russian English 5-5682 978-1-4654-4415-8 Portuguese English 5-5683 978-1-4654-4397-7 Hindi English 5-5684 978-1-4654-5164-4 Mandarin Chinese English 5-5640 978-1-4654-3633-7 Arabic English 5-5641 978-1-4654-3629-0 English-Spanish (Set of 12) 4-3545 Italian English 5-5642 978-1-4654-3632-0 English-Arabic (Set of 10) 4-3532 Spanish English 5-5643 978-1-4654-3699-3 Bilingual Photostory (Single ) see above see website Eng-Spanish: 4-3548 Eng-Arabic: 4-3535 Eng-Spanish: 4-3551 Eng-Arabic: 4-3538 Eng-Spanish: 4-3554 Eng-Arabic: 4-3541 These gripping mysteries are ideal for the reluctant reader. My Sister s Keeper was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award and The Hard Fall was a nominee for the Golden Oak Award. Visit Kobo, Amazon, itunes, Nook Books, MyiLibrary or OverDrive to purchase ebooks. Relevant content reflects daily life. Credible characters and narrative engage the student. Eng-Spanish: 4-3547 Eng-Arabic: 4-3534 Readability: Grade 3 Eng-Spanish: 4-3557 Eng-Arabic: 4-3544 My Sister s Keeper A Model Death Anna Sweet, ex-cop turned waitress, is bar-hopping her way across the U.S. But a middle-of-the night phone call to Anna s hotel room in Kermit, Texas, is about to end her life on the road. Against her better judgment, Anna accepts a date with Nick Roma office manager for Storm Investigations. Just before their date, the body of Nick s ex-girlfriend is found near a lake. The Hard Fall No Trace Paul Taylor, a wealthy businessman, is in jail for the coldblooded murder of his lover. Taylor s wife is the only one to stand behind him, but even she has doubts. Ryan Green disappears one day after school without a trace. Six months later, the police have no leads. Desperate for answers, Ryan s parents contact private investigator Anna Sweet. To Keep a Secret Jade Price has gone missing. Anna and new hire Nick Roma team up to find her. The trail leads them to a teenage girl s murder and a secret internet dating site. Anna Sweet Mysteries (Set of 5 books) 4-3558 My Sister s Keeper (96 pp.) 4-3499 978-1-77153-004-0 The Hard Fall (96 pp.) 4-3500 978-1-77153-005-7 To Keep a Secret (104 pp.) 4-3513 978-1-77153-006-4 A Model Death (96 pp.) 4-3514 978-1-77153-007-1 No Trace (88 pp.) 4-3531 978-1-77153-008-8
career skills Getting the Job You Really Want DVD Series This comprehensive 10-DVD Series walks the learner through the entire job search process, from looking for a job to retaining employment. The contemporary content reflects the challenges of finding a job in our current economy. The series features a diversity of jobs, from working in a warehouse to working behind a desk. The content can be used as a springboard for discussion in classes, training sessions, and workshops. For each DVD, a free instructor s guide can be downloaded from our website. (Running time: 25 minutes per DVD) Introduction: Getting the Life You Really Want Consider the life you want to live. Envisioning the future can help you to clarify career choices and goals. This DVD also introduces the other programs in the series. Getting to Know What an Employer Wants Create a positive first impression and showcase your strengths and soft skills effectively. Learn how to meet the employer s expectations in today s tough job market. Getting to Know Your Skills Take an inventory of your skills so that you know which ones to emphasize during the job search and interview. Emphasize your self-management and transferable skills as well as your job-related skills. Getting to Know Your Job Objective Focus your goals before you begin your job search by thinking about your career preferences and ranking them in order of importance. Getting Organized to Find a Job Structure your time effectively by using technology and a job search schedule. Getting a Job with Traditional and Nontraditional Job Search Methods Broaden the job search by applying a variety of methods, from responding to online ads to calling potential employers. Getting and Using Your Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio, and JIST Card Introduce your skills and qualifications through individually tailored documents. Learn the most effective ways to write and use a resume. Getting a Positive Response in Each of the Seven Interview Phases Discover the seven phases of the job interview and how to succeed in each one. Interviews are fairly predictable which means that you can prepare for them. Getting Good Answers to Tough Interview Questions Create peace of mind by learning a time-tested method for answering interview questions. Learn how to answer the most frequently asked interview questions. Getting to Keep the Job You Find Enhance your knowledge of workplace ethics. Review the importance of life-long learning, asking for additional responsibility, and maintaining a positive attitude. Getting the Job You Really Want DVD Series (Set of 10 DVDs) 5-5738 978-1-59357-829-9 $995.00 $995.00 Introduction: Getting the Life You Really Want 5-5739 978-1-59357-819-0 $139.00 $139.00 Getting to Know What an Employer Wants 5-5740 978-1-59357-820-6 $139.00 $139.00 Getting to Know Your Skills 5-5741 978-1-59357-821-3 $139.00 $139.00 Getting to Know Your Job Objective 5-5742 978-1-59357-822-0 $139.00 $139.00 Getting Organized to Find a Job 5-5743 978-1-59357-823-7 $139.00 $139.00 Getting a Job with Traditional and Nontraditional Job Search Methods 5-5744 978-1-59357-824-4 $139.00 $139.00 Getting and Using Your Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio, and JIST Card 5-5745 978-1-59357-825-1 $139.00 $139.00 Getting a Positive Response in Each of the Seven Interview Phases 5-5746 978-1-59357-826-8 $139.00 $139.00 Getting Good Answers to Tough Interview Questions 5-5747 978-1-59357-827-5 $139.00 $139.00 Getting to Keep the Job You Find 5-5748 978-1-59357-828-2 $139.00 $139.00
career skills Getting the Job You Really Want A Step-by Step Guide to Finding a Good Job in Less Time Sixth Edition Michael Farr Readability: Grades 7 8 This bestselling workbook includes up-to-date coverage of the quickly evolving job market, including using social media to network and find jobs, writing electronic resumes, applying for jobs online, and using smartphone apps and other technology to make your job search easier. These strategies are grounded in the time-tested, commonsense techniques that help people find jobs fast and keep them. The Instructor s Guide and Resources CD-ROM is packed with helpful tools such as lesson plans, discussion questions, and presentation tips. The Getting the Job You Really Want DVD series (featured in this brochure) can also be used to supplement the workbook activities. (240 pp.) Getting the Job You Really Want Workbook 5-5736 978-1-59357-832-9 $27.95 $27.95 Getting the Job You Really Want Instructor s Guide & Resources 5-5737 978-1-59357-857-2 $72.95 $72.95 You re Fired! This award-winning DVD explains the ten most common reasons people are fired and provides strategies for making positive changes to improve work performance. The vignettes feature employees who work in retail, health care, factories, and warehouses. Viewers will identify with the examples used in each vignette, such as the excuses employees tells employers when they are late for work. Some of the vignettes are laced with humour, which serves to engage the viewer. Throughout the DVD, questions appear on the screen to encourage discussion. Download a free administrator s guide from our website. (35 minutes) 10 Ways to Lose Your Job and How to Avoid Them 5-5757 978-1-63332-048-2 $149.00 $149.00 Soft Skills Solutions Series Ann Cross and Martha Lanaghen Readability: Grades 7 9 Communication. Problem solving. Teamwork. Soft skills like these give students the edge they need to get hired and stay employed in today s competitive job market. These booklets focus on goalsetting techniques, communication, business etiquette, time management, collaboration, workplace hierarchies and politics, and the importance of ethics. This series will help students enhance their soft skills through thought-provoking questions, self-assessment activities, and exercises. Soft Skills Solutions Series 5-5749 978-1-59357-962-3 $33.95 $33.95 Stepping Stones to Success! (40 pp.) 5-5750 978-1-59357-955-5 $6.95 $6.95 Make Yourself Heard! (40 pp.) 5-5751 978-1-59357-956-2 $6.95 $6.95 How You Act and Dress Matters! (40 pp.) 5-5752 978-1-59357-957-9 $6.95 $6.95 Wake Up & Work! (40 pp.) 5-5753 978-1-59357-958-6 $6.95 $6.95 Demonstrate Your Value through Collaboration! (40 pp.) 5-5754 978-1-59357-959-3 $6.95 $6.95 Play Nice & Stay Employed! (23 pp.) 5-5755 978-1-59357-960-9 $6.95 $6.95 Lead with Integrity! (40 pp.) 5-5756 978-1-59357-961-6 $6.95 $6.95
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