Barron's Ed

Jack P. Friedman, 2008

The new edition of this best-selling dictionary has been updated to account for changes in the real estate market, including the recent subprime crisis and other financial issues. Approximately 3,000 clear, concise short-entry definitions of real estate terms cover appraisal, architectural styles, brokerage, construction, development, environmental finance, mortgage types, zoning, and much more. Definitions are supplemented with graphs, charts, more than 200 line illustrations, and a list of abbreviations and real estate acronyms. This handbook is a fast-reference guide for home buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, students, investors, and attorneys. Previous editions of this book have appeared on «Business Week’s» and other business-oriented best seller lists. Подробнее

Pass Key to GMAT

Eugene D. Jaffe, 2009

This abridged version of Barron’s new, full-size GMAT test preparation manual presents two full-length practice GMATs with answers and analyses for all questions. Subject review sections cover essay writing, reading comprehension, sentence correction, critical reasoning, problem solving, and data sufficiency. Here is an excellent brush-up source for GMAT test takers who don’t feel the need for the in-depth review provided by Barron’s full-length GMAT manual. Подробнее

Pass Key to LSAT

Jerry Bobrow, 2009

This book is a compact version of Barron’s full-length LSAT test preparation manual. Pass Key to the LSAT presents three full-length model tests with all questions answered and explained. They closely reflect the currently given Law School Admission Test in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. The author also provides a valuable analysis of the test’s four question types: reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and the writing sample. Equally helpful is extensive test-taking advice that suggests three-, four-, and five-step approaches to the test’s various question types. Подробнее

Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms

Douglas Downing, 2009

Computer terminology is constantly expanding, and the brand-new edition of this dictionary has been updated to keep pace with the latest important innovations in computer science and technology. Emphasis is on helpful information for non-technical home computer users. The book presents more than 3,200 computer-related terms with clear and succinct definitions. Revised features include up-to-date information on Windows Vista, networking, data storage, video, computer security and ethics, and personal computer hardware. Tables, charts, graphs, photos, and line illustrations. Подробнее

Basic Word List

Samuel C. Brownstein, 2009

This revised and updated book is an effective vocabulary builder especially recommended for students preparing to take the SAT and ACT college entrance tests. More than 2,000 words frequently found on the tests are defined and placed in model sentences. Students hoping to achieve high SAT and ACT scores should be familiar with every one of the words in this book and know how to use them. When they go on to college, they discover that having a large working vocabulary is vital to maintaining academic achievement. The new edition Barron’s reliable «Basic Word List» is a great way for college-bound students to get started. The book includes helpful vocabulary-building exercises following every group of 40 new words, and an enlightening review of word prefixes and roots. Подробнее

The Ultimate Phrasal Verb Book

Carl W. Hart, 2009

Updated to reflect questions found on the most recent ESL tests, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs as they are used in everyday English. Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs. Familiarity with phrasal verbs and understanding their use as nouns («breakup», «showoff», and many others), or adjectives («spaced-out», «broken-down», «stressed-out» and many others) is essential to ESL students. This book’s hundreds of examples in context and hundreds of exercises will be extremely useful to ESL students who are preparing for TOEFL or who simply wish to improve their English. Подробнее

Young Genius: Digestion

Kate Lennard, 2009

Young Genius is a bright little boy who escorts children through the pages of this amusing and instructive color-illustrated book. In this book, Young Genius tells kids about food and its nutrients, and how it is digested in the stomach and intestines. «Young Genius» books explain different parts of the human body to children, showing and telling kids how each part works. In each book, Young Genius also talks about nourishing foods to help keep those body parts in great condition, and he asks questions that will prompt boys and girls to giggle—but also to get a clearer understanding of how their bodies function. The language is easy enough for children in early grades to understand, and the information is sound and reliable. One illustration in each book features tabs for kids to lift, look, and better understand how their bodies work. Cartoon-style color illustrations on every page. (Ages 5–8) Подробнее

Barron's SAT Critical Reading Workbook

Sharon Weiner Green, 2009

Reflecting the current SAT format and questions found on its most recent exams, this workbook concentrates on the SAT Critical Reading section with an extensive series of exercises. They reflect that section’s two question types: sentence completion and reading comprehension. The exercises for both question types are divided into three levels of increasing difficulty, labeled from A to C, with all questions answered and explained. Students who master level C of both sections will be prepared to excel on the actual exam. The author also presents test-taking tips and an extensive vocabulary review, with tips on creating your own unique flash cards. Подробнее

Pass Key to the GRE

Sharon Weiner Green, 2009

This compact version of Barron’s comprehensive GRE test preparation manual presents an up-to-date overview of the exam, answers students’ commonly asked questions, and explains what they need to know about the computer-adaptive GRE. The book presents review and exercises covering the GRE’s verbal ability and analytical writing questions, and offers a GRE high-frequency word list for vocabulary building. A math review covers facts and formulas, general math tactics, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, and data interpretation questions. The book concludes with two model tests with answer keys and answer explanations. Подробнее

Barron's SAT Writing Workbook

George Ehrenhaft, 2009

The two-part Writing Test is an important component of the SAT, and this workbook offers college-bound students comprehensive preparation for both parts. Instruction in organizing one’s thoughts, drafting, and editing an essay includes advice on completing the essay within the SAT’s time limitation. Preparation for the Writing Test’s second part includes exercises consisting of multiple-choice questions that test each student’s skill in correcting mistakes in grammar and improving poorly-written sentences. This workbook also presents five writing tests with answers, explanations, and criteria for analyzing and assessing written essays. Подробнее

Learn Russian the Fast and Fun Way Barron’s popular «Fast and Fun Way» foreign language learning programs are designed primarily for travelers to foreign countries but are also suitable for instruction in classrooms and language labs. «Learn Russian the Fast and Fun Way» is available in its book-only format and can also be purchased with a set of six audio compact discs. The book is filled with cheerful illustrations, word lists, pull-out vocabulary flash cards, a pull-out miniature dictionary, and language-learning exercises that take the form of games and puzzles. Emphasis is on the practical Russian that travelers will need when getting around in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or outlying villages. The program teaches appropriate words and phrases for greetings and introductions, finding one’s way in cities, dining, shopping, getting hotel accommodations, telephoning, seeking medical help, reading road signs, and more. This book is also available with a set of 6 audio compact discs which offer valuable practice in Russian pronunciation, listening comprehension and basic conversational skills. Подробнее

Painless Writing

Jeffrey Strausser, 2009

Updated with many new references, this entertaining book advises students on ways to enliven their essay assignments with vivid images, avoid the dull passive voice, and construct smooth, well-crafted sentences that flow together to create unified themes. Short quizzes called “Brain Ticklers” appear throughout the text. Titles in Barron’s «Painless Series» are written especially for middle school and high school students who are having a difficult time with a specific subject. In many cases, a student is confused by the subject’s complexity and details. Still other students simply finds a subject uninteresting, an attitude that usually results in lower grades. Painless titles offer informal, student-friendly approaches to each subject, emphasizing interesting details, supplementing the text with amusing insights, and outlining potential pitfalls clearly and step by step. Students begin to understand how disparate details all fit together to form a clear picture. Timelines, ideas for interesting projects, and “Brain Tickler” quizzes in many of these titles help to take the pain out of study and improve each student’s grades. Подробнее

Barron's Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus

Robert Allen, 2009

This revised edition of the popular larger-format «Barron’s Dictionary & Thesaurus» packs more than 40,000 words with their definitions and synonyms into a handy pocket-sized book. The new edition is small enough so that students can conveniently fit it into a backpack, carry it to classes, and use it as a reliable reference when writing essays and term papers. It’s a two-in-one word guide, with the top portion of each page serving as a standard pocket dictionary and the bottom part of the page set up in a thesaurus format. Headwords in both sections are printed in color. Each dictionary headword is followed by its part of speech and definition. Every thesaurus headword—in addition to its list of synonyms—comes with an example sentence that uses the word in its standard context. The thesaurus section offers a total of approximately 100,000 synonyms for the book’s headwords. Corresponding dictionary and thesaurus entries are always cited on the same page for fast, easy reference. Подробнее

Cuddly Puppies

Christiane Gunzi, 2005

Boys and girls touch a puppy’s thick and fluffy fur, his soft, silky ears, and his shiny rubber bone. The lively «Feels Real» board books for toddlers are filled with vivid color photos of friendly animals that children love to pet. But «Feels Real Books» are far more than ordinary picture books. Each of them has a different texture patch on every one of its two-page spreads—surfaces for very young boys and girls to touch. Different textures allow kids to experience the touch of animals’ fur or skin. When little hands have opportunity to touch and feel, the animals in these books suddenly come to life. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

Little Ponies

Christiane Gunzi, 2005

Ponies have tails and manes with hair that’s soft to touch. Boys and girls can also stroke a pony’s soft nose and a young foal’s velvety face. The lively «Feels Real» board books for toddlers are filled with vivid color photos of friendly animals that children love to pet. But «Feels Real Books» are far more than ordinary picture books. Each of them has a different texture patch on every one of its two-page spreads—surfaces for very young boys and girls to touch. Different textures allow kids to experience the touch of animals’ fur or skin. When little hands have opportunity to touch and feel, the animals in these books suddenly come to life. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

On the Farm

Christiane Gunzi, 2005

The sheep has a woolly lamb, and children can feel the soft, fuzzy wool. They can also touch a calf’s fur, a fluffy chick, and a sheepdog’s silky fur. The lively «Feels Real» board books for toddlers are filled with vivid color photos of friendly animals that children love to pet. But «Feels Real Books» are far more than ordinary picture books. Each of them has a different texture patch on every one of its two-page spreads—surfaces for very young boys and girls to touch. Different textures allow kids to experience the touch of animals’ fur or skin. When little hands have opportunity to touch and feel, the animals in these books suddenly come to life. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

Big and Wild

Christiane Gunzi, 2006

Elephants, leopards, bears, and other big animals fill this book’s pages. «Feels Real Books» each have “feels real” textures for toddlers to touch and recognize. Books feature vivid color animal photos on every page. With Mom or Dad to read each story aloud, kids will also begin learning about the many different animals that live around the world. Meanwhile, the heavy board covers and pages are sturdy enough to withstand rough treatment from tiny hands. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

Under the Sea

Christiane Gunzi, 2006

Fish, dolphins, and huge whales are some of the sea creatures in this book. «Feels Real Books» each have “feels real” textures for toddlers to touch and recognize. Books feature vivid color animal photos on every page. With Mom or Dad to read each story aloud, kids will also begin learning about the many different animals that live around the world. Meanwhile, the heavy board covers and pages are sturdy enough to withstand rough treatment from tiny hands. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

Dinosaurs

Christiane Gunzi, 2007

»Dinosaurs» features pictures of great prehistoric beasts. «Feels Real Books» each have “feels real” textures for toddlers to touch and recognize. Books feature vivid color animal photos on every page. With Mom or Dad to read each story aloud, kids will also begin learning about the many different animals that live around the world. Meanwhile, the heavy board covers and pages are sturdy enough to withstand rough treatment from tiny hands. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

Mini Beasts

Christiane Gunzi, 2007

»Mini Beasts» shows a variety of unusual little creatures. «Feels Real Books» each have “feels real” textures for toddlers to touch and recognize. Books feature vivid color animal photos on every page. With Mom or Dad to read each story aloud, kids will also begin learning about the many different animals that live around the world. Meanwhile, the heavy board covers and pages are sturdy enough to withstand rough treatment from tiny hands. (Ages 1–4) Подробнее

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