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$Painless Math Word Problems$

Marcie F. Abramson, 2010

This revised title helps middle school and high school students see patterns in math word problems, and then make the correct computations to solve them. In the process, they work with decimals and fractions, compare rates, and work with proportions and percents. The author presents everyday real-world examples which use problem-solving strategies that align with those of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The examples are presented in easy to understand language and formats that help guide students through problems in statistics, probability, and even a few fundamentals of algebra. Problems are presented in short-answer and open-response form to match those in many state assessment tests. Titles in «Barron's Painless Series» are textbook supplements especially designed to remove the painful aspects of classroom instruction and transform learning into fun. Подробнее

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, 2009

In this «Graphic Classics» version of a famous Shakespearean tragedy, mortal enmity exists between the powerful houses of Montague and Capulet, but Romeo, the Montagues' son, and Juliet, daughter of the Capulets, are in love. Theirs is a romance destined to end in tragedy. «Graphic Classics» are graphic novel versions of immortal novels and plays, presented in a way to help make great literary works accessible to students, and encourage boys and girls to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Titles in this series tell absorbing, fast-paced stories dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. Each «Graphic Classics» title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. «Graphic Classics» titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. Подробнее

Russian Vocabulary

Eli L. Hinkel, 2008

This pocket-size book lists approximately 6,000 words in English with translations into Russian. Words are divided into several different categories and listed alphabetically within each category. Categories include greetings, numbers, measurements, moods and emotions, driving situations, travel situations, sports, foods, shopping, phoning, and many others. All titles in Barron's foreign language «Vocabulary Series» include pronunciation guides and a bilingual and alphabetical quick «Wordfinder» section. Barron's «Vocabulary» books are useful students' classroom supplements as well as handy travelers' aids. Подробнее

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens, 2008

The spectre of the French Revolution — the rumbling of the death carts, the thud of the guillotine, the ferocious mobs and the storming of the Bastille — is vividly portrayed Charles Dickens' epic tale. Подробнее

The Three Musketeers

Alexander Dumas, 2008

Many of the world's greatest literary works are introduced in Barron's collection of Graphic Classics. Available in both paperback and hardback edition, each story features high-quality illustrations, fast-paced narratives, a thumbnail biography of the author's life, and a timeline and general notes.From the novel by Alexandre Dumas: Young d' Artagnan, in search of fortune and adventure, joins three of the French king's musketeers: Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Soon, this dynamic quartet is defending the king against his most menacing enemies. Подробнее

TOEFL IBT (+ Audio CD)

Pam Sharpe, 2010

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an internet-based test, or iBT, and this updated edition of Barron's TOEFL manual simulates the test's internet-based format. The manual presents seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. Author Pamela Sharpe also gives test-takers a general orientation to the TOEFL iBT and follows with a review of academic skills, which include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. A review of language skills covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The 10 enclosed audio CDs present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections of all tests in the book. Подробнее

Pass Key to the TOEFL IBT (+ Audio CD)

Pam Sharpe, 2010

This revised and updated shorter version of Barron's full-size TOEFL iBT test preparation manual prepares ESL students for the internet-based test. It presents three model TOEFL iBTs, all with explanations or example answers. The author also provides an overview of the test format and follows with a brief review of academic skills that test takers must master. They include note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, and synthesizing. A short review of language skills covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The two enclosed audio CDs present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections in the book's practice tests. Подробнее

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson, 2006

Young Jim Hawkins is the son of an innkeeper. When his father dies, Jim joins the crew of a sailing ship bound from the English port of Bristol to a distant island where a fabulous pirate's treasure is buried. In each of Barron's «Graphic Classics» an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale — chosen from among important novels in the literary canon — ill keep young readers fascinated from first page to last. «Graphic Classics» make fine introductions for young readers to the riches of English literature. Books are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. In addition to the stories, each title features a brief biography and time line of its author, a list of his important works, a glossary, and an index. As such, these books are suitable for classroom use on junior and senior high school levels. Подробнее

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte, 2009

This immortal English romance is retold here in graphic novel format. It is the story of Heathcliff, a foundling rescued from the slums of Liverpool, and his love for Catherine, daughter in the wealthy Earnshaw family of Wuthering Heights. Barrons popular and growing series of Graphic Classics titles introduce many of the worlds literary masterpieces to young readers. Elementary and secondary school teachers will value these books as a way to make great novels and plays accessible to their students especially to those students who resist reading. Presented in graphic novel format, each title tells an absorbing, fast-paced story dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. After delving into any of these stimulating titles, many boys and girls will feel encouraged to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Each Graphic Classics title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index.Graphic Classics titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions Подробнее

Barron's Toeic Bridge Test: Test of English for International Communication (+ Audio CD)

Lin Lougheed, 2010

The TOEIC Bridge test is an English proficiency exam designed for programs teaching students at the beginning and intermediate levels of English language proficiency. This revised and updated manual is designed specifically for those language learners. It is suitable for use by high-school and college-level students, for immigrant language-training programs, and for learners in the workplace. The TOEIC Bridge Test is a 100-question multiple-choice examination divided into two sections: listening and reading. This manual with its two enclosed audio compact discs provides reviews and practice questions for both test sections plus a full-length practice test with answers. Подробнее

Beginner's Self-Study Language Course French With Companion Book With 4 CDs (+ Audio CD)

Pascale Rousseau, 2006

This completely interactive language learning course is designed for students who want to learn French but prefer to teach themselves rather than participate in a formal classroom setting. The attractively boxed language package contains a textbook presenting grammar and vocabulary basics with learning exercises. Included with the book are four audio CDs, three of them presenting dialogues and exercises, and the fourth focused especially for travel situations in France. The course concentrates on proficiency in speaking and understanding French in the context of informal conversations, travel situations, making purchases, and verbally finding one's way around in international settings. It is an ideal introduction to French for business and vacation travelers. The book is heavily illustrated with color photos and illustrations, as well as hundreds of question-and-answer exercises. Подробнее

Beginner's Self-Study Language Course Italian With Companion Book With 4 CDs (+ Audio CD)

Federica Colombo, 2006

This completely interactive language learning course is designed for students who want to learn Italian but prefer to teach themselves rather than participate in a formal classroom setting. The attractively boxed language package contains a textbook presenting grammar and vocabulary basics with learning exercises. Included with the book are four audio CDs, three of them presenting dialogues and exercises, and the fourth focused especially for travel situations in Italy. The course concentrates on proficiency in speaking and understanding Italian in the context of informal conversations, travel situations, making purchases, and verbally finding one's way around in international settings. It is an ideal introduction to Italian for business and vacation travelers. The book is heavily illustrated with color photos and illustrations, as well as hundreds of question-and-answer exercises. Подробнее

Beginner's Self-Study Course: Spanish: Textbook + Script book +4CDs (+ Audio CD)

Dominique Nissler, 2006

This completely interactive language learning course is designed for students who want to learn Spanish but prefer to teach themselves rather than participate in a formal classroom setting. The attractively boxed language package contains a textbook presenting grammar and vocabulary basics with learning exercises. Included with the book are four audio CDs, three of them presenting dialogues and exercises, and the fourth focused especially for travel situations in Spain and Latin America. The course concentrates on proficiency in speaking and understanding Spanish in the context of informal conversations, travel situations, making purchases, and verbally finding one's way around in international settings. It is an ideal introduction to Spanish for business and vacation travelers. The book is heavily illustrated with color photos and illustrations, as well as hundreds of question-and-answer exercises. Подробнее

Complete Italian Grammar Review

M. Danesi, 2006

This title, the first in Barron's brand-new series of grammar review books, presents a complete overview of grammatical terms, parts of speech, and how they work together in the Italian language. An opening section presents the basics of Italian pronunciation, spelling, and sentence structure. Sections that follow cover all verb tenses and moods, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs. A final multi-chapter section deals with several «need-to-know» subjects including the difficult Italian verb piacere, idiomatic expressions, numbers, telling time and dates, and a summary of basic conversation and writing techniques. A special feature is a series of «Culture Capsules» presented throughout the book in Italian, describing interesting aspects of Italian culture, and supplemented with a bilingual glossary. Exercises with answers are presented at the end of each chapter, and word lists and verb charts are presented at the back of the book. Подробнее

Dictionary of Accounting Terms

Joel G. Siegel, 2010

The updated edition of this quick-reference short-entry dictionary defines more than 2,500 accounting, auditing, compliance, and tax-related terms. General areas covered include financial accounting and reporting, managerial and cost management, auditing and financial statement analysis, compliance, and information technology (IT) terms. Also included are many terms from related business disciplines that the accountant must know, such as finance, personal finance, investments, Internet, economics, quantitative tools, and international finance. Подробнее

Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms

John Downes, 2010

In this book, more than 5,000 terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions. The new eighth edition has been updated to take account of new financial regulations and recent dramatic swings in equities, credit, and other financial resources. Readers will also find a list of financial abbreviations and acronyms, as well as illustrative diagrams and charts. Подробнее

Dictionary of French Slang

Henry Strutz, 2009

Titles in this quick-reference series for language students and international travellers each present more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in their target language, with English translations and equivalent phrases. International travellers quickly discover that their textbook knowledge of a second language will take them only so far in understanding and communicating with others. These new editions, updated with many of the most contemporary expressions, will help all students and travellers who have an intermediate-level knowledge of the target language but need to familiarise themselves with informal speech. Words and phrases are presented with grammatical information, their English meanings, and a sentence or extended phrase in the target language to illustrate usage, followed by the English translation. Подробнее

Dictionary of Insurance Terms

Harvey W. Rubin, 2008

Defined here are approximately 4,500 key terms used in the insurance industry, which makes this book a valuable quick-reference fact-finder for agents, brokers, actuaries, underwriters, and consumers seeking understanding of insurance policies. Definitions apply to life, health, property, and casualty insurance, as well as to various retirement plans. Подробнее

Dictionary of Italian Slang

Daniela Gobetti, 2009

Titles in this quick-reference series for language students and international travellers each present more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in their target language, with English translations and equivalent phrases. International travellers quickly discover that their textbook knowledge of a second language will take them only so far in understanding and communicating with others. These new editions, updated with many of the most contemporary expressions, will help all students and travellers who have an intermediate-level knowledge of the target language but need to familiarise themselves with informal speech. Words and phrases are presented with grammatical information, their English meanings, and a sentence or extended phrase in the target language to illustrate usage, followed by the English translation. Подробнее

Dictionary of Spanish Slang and Colloquial Expressions

Michael Mahler, 2008

Travelers with intermediate-level knowledge of Spanish, and students of Spanish language on intermediate or advanced levels will value this book as a key to getting past the slang barrier and grasping Spanish and its idioms as people of different regions and social classes actually speak it. Close to 4,500 words and colloquial expressions seldom found in standard English-Spanish dictionaries are listed alphabetically with definitions. Included with each entry is a phrase or a brief sentence that demonstrates how the term is used in a conversational context, followed by its meaning in English. In an engrossing preface, the author discusses the nature of slang and its uses in all languages. And since Spanish is the official language of 21 countries, each with its own regional idioms, he indicates in each of this book's entries whether the specific idiom is more commonly used in Spain or in Latin America. With the intention of being comprehensive, the author includes some entries that are generally considered vulgar, and which some readers might find offensive. Подробнее

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