Brette Sember

Immerse yourself in action-packed trivia all about the largest and most infamous battles of WWII--perfect for middle-grade readers Learn about what life was like on the battlefield, the first battle fought, blitzkriegs, submarines, and so much more Written in question-and-answer format, this book is perfect for reluctant readers or any kid who just loves history. With the most interesting facts and historical photographs from 1939 to 1945, readers will feel like they are on the frontlines and in the trenches. Discover the answers to questions like: Who was the youngest American who fought in WWII? Who fought the war on skis? What was the shortest battle in the war? Who was the most decorated woman in WWII? And many more Plus, kids will discover fascinating new facts on battles they might already be familiar with, including Pearl Harbor, the Battle of the Bulge, the Invasion of Normandy, and more.

Muffin Tins--They're Not Just for Muffins Anymore This is a new edition of the very first muffin tin cookbook ever published. It's now back and available with all of your favorites. There's nothing you can't make in a muffin tin--and we're not talking merely muffins. All you need is a muffin tin, paper liners, and this ingenious, one-of-a-kind cookbook, and you can whip up delicious dishes that are as easy to prepare and serve as they are good to eat This is the first cookbook ever published about muffin tin cooking and now it's available again. From quick-serve appetizers and sides to gourmet entrees, sides, and desserts, you'll find an amazing variety of mouthwatering options for your dining pleasure, including: - Shrimp Cakes with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce - Egg Crescent Pockets - Deep-Dish Pizza Cups - Cornmeal-Crusted Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potato Coins - Duchess Potatoes - Zucchini, Corn, and Tomato Cups - Mini Ice-Cream Cakes You'll also find mini-pies, muffins, cupcakes, snacks, breakfast items, and more. The best part (besides the tasty goodness ): It's fast, easy, mess-free, and provides built-in portion control. Kids will love to help you make them--like cupcakes, only better for your family --and leftovers are as easy as popping the muffin-meal into the microwave. It just doesn't get any better than The Original Muffin Tin Cookbook . . . your next memorable meal is just a muffin tin away

For courses in Intermediate Reading or Reading and Study Skills. Presents reading and studying as inseparable skills, key to success in college and beyond College Reading and Study Skills provides complete coverage of both reading and study skills while demonstrating their relationship and interdependency. The "McWhorter Way" encourages students to approach reading and study skills as methods of selecting, processing, and organizing the information to be learned. The text also covers time management, analysis of learning style, note-taking strategies, improving vocabulary, and strengthening critical comprehension–elements crucial to student success. The 14th Edition revises and expands its coverage of the digital age in the context of reading and study; it features a stronger emphasis on discipline-specific college reading and expanded coverage of critical thinking. The thematic reader now covers non-traditional addictions and discrimination. Also available with MyLab Reading By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab Reading personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.

Active Reading Skills focuses on essential skill areas for college-reading success, and improves students' reading through concise instruction, and extensive practice and testing. Each chapter focuses on a specific reading and thinking skill, and contains exercises that get students applying the learned skill to textbooks and ends with a vocabulary enrichment exercise.

Essential Reading Skills focuses on the four essential skill areas for college-reading success (active reading and thinking, vocabulary development, literal and critical comprehension, and organizational emphasis) and improves students' reading through concise instruction, and extensive practice and testing. Each of the eleven chapters focuses on a specific reading and thinking skill, and contains exercises that get students applying the learned skill to textbooks and ends with a vocabulary enrichment exercise.

Unlike other career books, this book offers managers a team-focused approach to neutralizing a not-so-pleasant?or productive?working atmosphere. Instead of isolating the one problem employee, relevant teams are considered as part of the solution. The result? Solutions stick and there's less likelihood of the bad apple ruining the bunch.Complete with situational advice and case studies taken straight from the trenches, this simple and straightforward guide teaches managers how to:Calm down combatantsMotivate wastersSilence gossipsDe-arm backstabbersConvince passive-aggressives to open upTeach narcissists the importance of the team This book helps managers decide what the right course of action is?whether it means chastising negative behavior, encouraging positive outlooks, separating certain folks, creating teams for success, giving employees warnings, and/or firing the ones who are pretty much rotten through and through. This book is essential reading for any manager looking to ensure a pleasant, productive?and fruitful?work environment.

Help your kids understand the value of money and become financially responsible adults with The Everything Kids’ Money Book.From saving for a new bike to investing their allowance online, kids get the “cents” they need with this book. Kids will also learn: -How coins and bills are made -What money can buy—from school supplies to fun and games -How credit cards work -Ways to watch money grow—from savings to stocks -Cool financial technology -And more! Saving money isn’t about a piggy bank anymore. Today’s kids are investing money, starting their own small businesses, and watching their savings earn interest. This book will teach kids all they need to know about the “green” they earn so they can save or spend it wisely. This edition includes completely new material on online banking, opening a bank account, and saving allowance.