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"Get an A in A&P, the Dummies way. The human body has 11 major anatomical systems, 206 bones, and dozens of organs, tissues, and fluids. With Anatomy & Physiology All-In-One For Dummies, you can learn them all. Everything's explained in plain English, with practice quizzes and answers with detailed explanations. You'll learn both the terms and the concepts, so you can identify the anatomical structures of each system and also explain how they work....
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In the second volume of his History of Greek Philosophy Professor Guthrie completes his study of the Presocratic tradition. He groups together families of philosophers who were interested in the same things, distinguishing particularly between the natural philosopher, with their primary interest in cosmogony and the nature of matter, and the moral philosopher with their absorption in human nature and in problems of individual and social morality.
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"This second edition of Parent-Friendly Early Learning brings to life real scenarios that care providers face in today's world. We know parent engagement is important for a child's success, but how do you turn parent-provider relationships into partnerships? Learn how to improve parent-teacher communication, deal with family issues and special complications, and how to work with the modern family."--Amazon
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Nobel laureate Wilczek presents ten insights that illuminate what the world is and how it works. Fundamentals is built around a simple but profound idea: the models of the world we construct as children are practical and adequate for everyday life, but they do not bring in the surprising and mind-expanding revelations of modern science. To do that, we must look at the world anew, combining clear thinking with an openness to wonder. This "born again"...
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Learn the highly technical sport of fencing in nine challenging and fun steps! FENCING: STEPS TO SUCCESS covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of the sport. The book is a perfect how-to guide for beginning and developing fencers, and a valuable reference for instructors.
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"Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a range of topics - from the anatomy of the digestive system to the variety and function of macronutrients and micronutrients - each entry provides a succinct and engaging explanation of a key aspect of nutrition in simple terms. Organized thematically, and enriched with eye-catching...
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"Robert Ehrlich recognizes that physics is often perceived as being highly abstract, user-unfriendly, and remote from everyday life. However, he has spent much of his career disproving these stereotypes. In the latest of his provocatively titled books, he provides a collection of simple physics demonstrations and experiments that will be extraordinarily useful to teachers and extremely instructive to students. Intentionally using "low tech" and inexpensive...
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This interesting book presents a history of rock and roll from its roots through its current trends. It gives a comprehensive analytical insight into the various musical styles of rock, providing thorough historical detail and discussing the social context of each style as it developed, from the early 1950s through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and today. Giving comprehensive historical detail and social context, this book places special emphasis on rock as...
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Yoga isn't just the physical poses; intentional breathing (and therefore mindfulness) are an integral part of it. Yoga and Mindfulness for Young Children explains the physical and social-emotional benefits of incorporating yoga into early childhood classrooms. Readers do not need to have any experience with yoga to be able to use this book, and the ideas and suggestions are easily modified to suit an individual teacher's needs. Maureen Heil and Ilene...
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This teacher's guide provides the background information, STEM concepts, and strategies needed to successfully implement an early STEM curriculum (Ramps and Pathways) with young children, ages 3-8. R&P actively engages young children in designing and building ramp structures using wooden cove molding, releasing marbles on the structures, and observing what happens. Children use logical-mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills as they explore...
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A web map is an interactive display of geographic information, in the form of a web page, that you can use to tell stories and answer questions. Web maps have numerous advantages over traditional mapping techniques, such as the ability to display up-to-date or even real-time information, easy distribution to end users, and highly customized interactive content. Introduction to Web Mapping teaches you how to develop online interactive web maps and...
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"A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman"--
Work defines who we are. It determines our status, and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hard-wired to work as hard as we do? Did our Stone Age ancestors also live to work and work to live? And what might a world where work plays a far less important role...
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This book describes how object databases fit into the spectrum of database technology offerings. Readers will understand the requirements that drive the development of object database products, the kinds of applications that can best benefit from object database support, the functionality that object databases offer, and directions the industry is taking. Covering all aspect of object databases without requiring advanced technical knowledge, this...
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The text includes 47 computer-related 'scenarios', (each less than 200 words long) which present an ethical conflict, followed by a summary of discussions of the scenarios by a varied group of professionals (not all in obviously computer-related fields). These summarized discussions are usually interesting. The workbook repeats the scenarios, with each followed by a scenario analysis form for workbook users to complete before returning to the text...
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