Kidnapped The kidnappers are actually her Aunt Sandy and Uncle Max, but that doesn't matter to Domenica Santolina Doone, better known as Dinnie. She feels as if she's being taken out of the country against her will. Certainly no one asked her opinion. Dinnie is used to change-with her family constantly moving from state to state while her father searches for one new "opportunity" after another. But when her aunt and uncle whisk her away to an international school in Lugano, Switzerland, Dinnie feels that this might be one "opportunity"that isn't right for her.Suddenly Dinnie's surrounded by kids from many different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Home, and her first life, seem so far away. Can she adapt to a new country, a new home, and new friends? Or will it just be easier to close herself off-just survive-and never realize all the "bloomabilities" that are possible?
The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings readers a story with enormous heart. Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too.Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments--and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say."I guess it doeslook like a poemwhen you see ittyped uplike that."
"A heartfelt novel celebrating friendship and family ties." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. She understands from experience that life's twist and turns can't rattle the unique bond between two lifelong pals.Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech cooks up a delightfully tender novel filled with homemade dishes and secret recipes. It's easier to remember what's important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup.Celebrate a special connection to a parent or grandparent by sharing this empathetic, funny book."A tasty treat." -ALA Booklist (starred review)"This is a meal that should not be missed." -School Library Journal (starred review)An ALA Notable Children's Book and ALA Booklist Editors' Choice
Newbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children's Book"A beautifully written and imaginatively constructed novel that speaks to the power of survival and the delicacy of grief." --School Library Journal (starred review)This acclaimed bestselling Newbery Honor Book from multi-award-winning author Sharon Creech is a classic and moving story of adventure, self-discovery, and one girl's independence.Thirteen-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure and a chance for discovery as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and two cousins. Sophie's cousin Cody isn't so sure he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father.Through Sophie's and Cody's travel logs, we hear stories of the past and the daily challenges of surviving at sea as The Wanderer sails toward its destination--and its passengers search for their places in the world."Sophie is a quietly luminous heroine, and readers will rejoice in her voyage." --BCCB (starred review)"Like Creech's Walk Two Moons and Chasing Redbird, this intimate novel poetically connects journey with self-discovery." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.DETAILED GUIDANCE ON PAIN RELIEF IN THE EDThis thorough and informative text provides ready, expert answers to both everyday questions and to the often challenging, complex, and diverse issues that arise around pain management and sedation in the emergency department. Written by three leading authorities, Pain Management and Sedation provides in-depth, yet practical and easy-to-find guidance on relieving the complaint that brings more than 50% of patients to emergency care. A groundbreaking work, it is the first text to treat this important subject in depth from the emergency room perspective.Covering every aspect of the subject, Pain Management and Sedation offersStep-by-step guidance on approaches to patients, from preprocedure through dischargeSystem-by-system patient evaluation protocolsIn-depth coverage of specific techniques, from conscious sedation through iontophoresisDrug-class by drug-class guidance on pharmacologic agentsSpecific guidance on pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, neonatal, and other patients with special considerationsCoverage of useful techniques such as TENS, hypnosis, psychologic approaches, and other nonpharmacologic interventionsExpert advice on key policy, administrative, and legal concernsEXPERT GUIDANCEPatient assessment protocolsDrug regulationsDrug-seeking patientsLocal and regional anesthesiaConscious sedationDrug therapeutics, with dosage chartsPatients with special considerationsAnxiety reliefNonpharmacologic interventionsLegal and administrative issues
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.DISCOVER all the RED-HOT areas of biotechnology!Encompassing everything from promising new drug therapies and experimental treatment of genetic disorders to potential pandemics and bioterrorist threats, biotechnology is one of the most talked-about and exciting branches of science. And there is no faster or more effective way to master all the essential subtopics within this emerging area.Biotechnology Demystified lets you learn at your own comfortable pace. Coverage advances logically and smoothly, from the basics of molecular and cellular biology to more complex topics. In this unique guide, learning is continually reinforced and achievement demonstrated. Multiple-choice quizzes at the ends of chapters and a final exam help guide you to topic mastery -- without stress or anxiety.This one-of-a-kind self-teaching text helps you:Understand molecules and the cellular basis of life -- how information flows within the cell... DNA replication and cell division... how cells interact with what's "outside"Explore essential experimental techniques in biotechnology -- the stuff of "CSI"Learn what's involved in cancer and the cell cycle... infectious diseases... immunology... genetic diseaseFind out what the Human Genome Project is, and what it's used forUnderstand the science and controversy surrounding reproductive cloning and genetically modified (GM) cropsKeep up with the accelerating pace of new drug developmentTake a "final exam" and grade it yourself!Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Biotechnology Demystified is a lively and entertaining guide to understanding a science that's making the news daily!
Learn BIOCHEMISTRY without stressing out your brain CELLSTrying to understand the chemical processes of living organisms but having trouble metabolizing the complex concepts? Here's your lifeline! Biochemistry Demystified helps synthesize your understanding of this important topic.You'll start with a review of basic chemical concepts and a look at cell structures and cell division. Next, you'll study carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, nucleotides, and enzymes. Glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and the control of chemical processes round out the coverage. Hundreds of examples and illustrations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter questions and a final exam help reinforce learning.This fast and easy guide offers:Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts Details on DNA and RNACoverage of hormones and neurotransmittersA chapter on analytical techniques and bioinformaticsA time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at workSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Biochemistry Demystified is your key to mastering this vital life sciences subject.
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LEAD LIKE A WOMAN “Rich with proven, practical knowledge and insights from highly successful women that you can put into action immediately to create your executive presence, be viewed as ‘leadership material,’ and maximize your opportunities.” —Nina McLemore, Founder and CEO, Nina McLemore, Inc.; founder and former President, Liz Claiborne Accessories; former member Executive Committee, Liz Claiborne, Inc. “A fabulously insightful and powerful book for women who aspire to business leadership. Relying on decades of experience and research, the authors reveal key insights and successful strategies, including practical how-to advice, to en¬able women to hone and enhance their inherent leadership strengths. The book provides women with a compelling and straightforward blueprint for accelerated business success! This is a must-read for women and for all mentors and coaches of women!” —Richard Falcone, Chairman, Xperior-Consulting, Inc; former Chairman/CEO of Securus Technologies, Inc; and former AT&T Senior Vice President “Sharon Hadary and Laura Henderson have written a book that will be a blueprint for success that will inspire women in business for years to come—and not a moment too soon, given women’s steadily expanding influence in business. The authors have combined personal insight, research-based knowledge, and real-life lessons in a thought-provoking guide that will benefit women just beginning their leadership journey and women at the pinnacle of their professions. How Women Lead is a celebration of the perspective and power of successful women. This book belongs in every leader’s personal library.”—Maria Coyne, Executive Vice President, Consumer and Small Business Segment Head, KeyBank; member Executive Council, KeyCorpIT’S A NEW WORLD FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP. Did you know that: . . . companies with more women in high-level positions report better financial performance than those with fewer women at these levels? . . . 40% of all privately held businesses are owned by women? . . . more than half of all professional and managerial positions are held by women? . . . the number of women earning $100,000 or more has grown at a faster pace than it has for men in the United States? . . . 6.3% of the top earners in the For¬tune 500 companies are women? Women are moving into leadership roles in business, government, and the military, and they’re gaining positions of increasing stature and higher salaries. BUT . . . women’s upward movement is not matching the rate of their movement into professional and managerial positions. It is time to own your destiny. Gain the confidence and know-how you need to navigate it all. Your roadmap to achieving your aspirations, How Women Lead provides hard-won wisdom from women who have reached truly impressive heights in their careers. Written by two women’s leadership experts who are themselves successful leaders, How Women Lead gives women the information they need to become high-potential leaders but don’t get in business school: how to build a career on their own terms, gain the critical business management skills needed to advance, and advocate successfully for themselves. Whether you’re already in the leadership pipeline, contemplating your next career move, or are working to empower women in business, the lessons of How Women Lead will show you the sky’s the limit when you combine women’s leadership strengths with sound business acumen.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Cutting-edge social engineering testing techniques"Provides all of the core areas and nearly everything [you] need to know about the fundamentals of the topic."--SlashdotConduct ethical social engineering tests to identify an organization's susceptibility to attack. Written by a global expert on the topic, Social Engineering in IT Security discusses the roots and rise of social engineering and presents a proven methodology for planning a test, performing reconnaissance, developing scenarios, implementing the test, and accurately reporting the results. Specific measures you can take to defend against weaknesses a social engineer may exploit are discussed in detail. This practical guide also addresses the impact of new and emerging technologies on future trends in social engineering.Explore the evolution of social engineering, from the classic con artist to the modern social engineerUnderstand the legal and ethical aspects of performing a social engineering testFind out why social engineering works from a victim's point of viewPlan a social engineering test--perform a threat assessment, scope the test, set goals, implement project planning, and define the rules of engagementGather information through research and reconnaissanceCreate a credible social engineering scenarioExecute both on-site and remote social engineering testsWrite an effective social engineering reportLearn about various tools, including software, hardware, and on-site toolsDefend your organization against social engineering attacks
Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond continues to lead the way in showing students how to: ? Learn how they learn best—and incorporate new ways to learn? Maximize their available resources and seek out new opportunities? Relate what they are exploring now to future success on the job? Strive to become the best individuals they can beThe ninth edition of Peak Performance provides students with common sense strategies for excelling in school and life. From the unique Take 3 feature, which encourages making smart use of even small segments of time, to tips on “How to Say No” to avoid the stress of stretching your time too thin, to “Getting the Most Out of a Class Lecture” that helps students focus during a variety of challenging lecture situations, Peak Performance delivers the essential tools for managing time and resources. Students are provided with ample opportunities to apply and enhance critical thinking skills through Think Fast case studies, in-text questions and activities, and a wide variety of end-of-chapter Worksheets.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Teacher Editions and eBooks allow teachers todevelop critical math concepts with routine lessonplans, integrated project-based learning, and a guide forfacilitating differentiated learning in the classroom.
Assessment tools allow teachers and administrators tocorrectly place and monitor at-risk students. A variety ofassessment options evaluate student proficiency, informinstruction, and visually track progress.
Assessment tools allow teachers and administrators tocorrectly place and monitor at-risk students. A variety ofassessment options evaluate student proficiency, informinstruction, and visually track progress.
