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Learn the 1100 most common and useful English words anytime, anywhere with this digital format that enhances memorization!Barron’s 1100 Words You Need to Know Flashcards offers more than 500 of the most useful English words and idiomsEach flashcard presents:The word with phonetic pronunciation The classification of the word (verb, noun, adjective, etc.)The definition of the wordA sample sentence to provide the word in contextDigital flashcard features:Access anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentially  

Optimized for use as an eBook, American Accent Training is a great training tool for classroom or personal use!American Accent Training has not only gained wide respect as a self-teaching program among students and business people, but more and more speech trainers, teachers, and speech therapists also use it as a valuable teaching tool in their speech classes. In this book, you will find:A linguistically logical structure that follows a direct sequence of lessons and an easy path to understandingPronunciation exercises that cover all vowel sounds, consonants, blends, diphthongs, and much moreThe online audio, accessible via Barron's Online Learning Hub, features professional male and female voices that have been carefully selected to represent authentic American pronunciation and intonation.

A fun ESL guide to American culture and language. English USA Every Day helps familiarize immigrants and ESL learners with American culture and language in a fun, lighthearted way. Readers will learn about everything from finding a job and locating an organic grocery store to facts about American culture and enjoying the night life. Each chapter includes new vocabulary and idioms that are common in the U.S.A., as well as fun activities such as true or false questions, crosswords, matching games, "Write It Down," "Stop and Think," "Story Time," and more that help reinforce the lessons. There are also 2—4 dialogues in each chapter that show how people speak conversationally, with new vocabulary and idioms to learn and practice. Click on the dialogue box (i.e. Dialogue 2) to hear the audio. You can then minimize the audio progression screen and go back to reading the dialogue while you listen to it. An answer key is included at the back of the eBook.

INGLES PARA LATINOS LEVEL 1 is designed to teach Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Updated with additional commonly-used phrases, new questions and answers for practice and review, and listening aids such as find-the-word boxes, jumbled words, and crosswords, the new edition of this informal language-learning program has been created to give Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Author William Harvey bypasses the dull rules of grammar, and instead familiarizes readers with often-used phrases, including a series of informal conversations among speakers in idiomatic American English. It also features tables that present commonly-used English verbs and verb tenses. Emphasis on correct pronunciation includes helpful tips and advice on pronunciation and listening comprehension. The supplemental downloadable audio uses spoken dialogues and coaching to emphasize correct pronunciation of informal American English.

Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation. This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes:Conjugations in all persons and tenses, both active and passiveA bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional Portuguese verbsHelpful expressions and idioms for travelersVerb drills and short practice sets with clear explanationsReview of reflexive verb usage, object pronouns, passive voice, the progressive tense, and irregular past participle

This book is designed to help doctors, nurses, and medical assistants communicate in Spanish with Latino patients and their families who have little or no command of English. Fully updated text includes the addition of vocabulary for informing families about patients'' medical care or death; instructing patients on how to navigate online forms; a sample disclosure and consent form in both Spanish and English; and a new section on working with medical interpreters. Every Spanish word in the book is followed by its phonetic pronunciation. The book also provides easy-to-follow tips on understanding colloquial spoken Spanish. Author William Harvey concentrates on words and phrases likely to be used in a medical setting. True-to-life dialogues dramatize situations pertaining to pregnancy, broken bones, pediatric care, heart and lung diseases, pharmacy prescriptions, and much more.

Need to know real estate jargon? This quick-reference guide can help.Home buyers and sellers, as well as real estate professionals, investors, and attorneys can rely on this quick-reference source. More than 3,000 terms and definitions cover topics that include appraisal, architectural styles, brokerage, construction, development, environmental finance, mortgage types, zoning regulations, and much more. Includes graphs, charts, and line art.

This title is now out of print and no longer available from Barron's. Online resources are no longer available.This newly revised and updated manual presents a test overview, test-taking advice, and a timetable for a typical computer-based GRE test. Added features include:A diagnostic test with an answer key and answer explanationsA verbal reasoning review with practice questions in sentence completion and reading comprehensionAn analytical writing review with scoring guidelines and practice exercisesA quantitative reasoning review that includes general math strategies, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, and data interpretation questionsTwo full-length model GRE tests with answer keys and answer explanations in the manual

Known for many years as Barron''s Easy Way Series, the new editions of these popular self-teaching titles are now Barron''s E-Z Series. Brand-new cover designs reflect all new page layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever-- charts, graphs, diagrams, instructive line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons. Meanwhile, the quality of the books'' contents remains at least as high as ever. Barron''s E-Z books are self-help manuals focused to improve students'' grades in a wide variety of academic and practical subjects. For most subjects, the level of difficulty ranges between high school and college-101 standards. Although primarily designed as self-teaching manuals, these books are also preferred by many teachers as classroom supplements--and for some courses, as main textbooks. E-Z books review their subjects in detail, and feature both short quizzes and longer tests with answers to help students gauge their learning progress. Subject heads and key phrases are set in a second color as an easy reference aid. Barron''s heavily revised and updated E-Z Spanish presents a beginner''s introduction to speaking, understanding, and writing in Spanish, with emphasis on oral proficiency. All stories and exercises have been modernized.

This book transforms a difficult subject into ideas that every attentive student can understand. Important topics covered include: the microbial world, cellular chemistry, observing microbes through a microscope, microbial growth and reproduction, microbial genetics, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, viruses, the disease process, epidemiology, antimicrobial drugs, practical applications of immunology, infectious diseases, and many others. Also featured are helpful review questions with answers. Barron''s E-Z Series books are updated, and re-formatted editions of Barron''s older and perennially popular Easy Way books. Titles in the new E-Z Series feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. All are self-teaching manuals that cover a wide variety of practical and academic subjects, written on levels that range from senior high school to college-101 standards.

Optimized for use on the Kindle, this title is designed to teach the basics of practical conversational Spanish to all family members, with special focus on instructing younger children. The book recounts a typical day in children''s lives, starting as they wake up in the morning and concluding at their bedtime. The illustrations on every page reinforce vocabulary retention and clarify word meanings. Readers pick up new words, phrases, and language skills as they follow a day''s events. This new second edition includes expanded vocabulary.

A must-have for any student or aspiring writer, this book reviews the fundamentals of good sentence structure: Conventions of writing style change in subtle ways with passing years—a fact that prompts the need for periodic revisions of books like this one. The authors review the fundamentals of good sentence structure and then go on to describe twenty basic sentence patterns that encompass virtually every effective way of writing sentences in English. They also draw on passages by current prominent writers, using these examples to show how varying rhythm and sentence patterns can result in elegant writing styles that keep their readers interested. Exercises with answers and explanations appear throughout the text. Overflowing with practical and useful advice, this little gem will change the way people write.

Small in size but packed with detailed information, Barron''s Business Dictionaries are extremely useful and economical reference sources for business students, business managers, and general readers seeking advice and information on specific business subjects. Each pocket-size book defines thousands of authoritative yet specialized terms within its subject area and features an abundance of diagrams, charts, and line art. These are must-haves for students and professionals alike.This revised and expanded dictionary defines approximately 8,000 terms relating to accounting, taxation, advertising, business law, communications, transportation, computers and the Internet, insurance, international business, management, marketing, real estate, and statistics. This brand-new edition has been expanded to include more than 150 new terms specifically relating to finance and economics.

This updated volume offers vital help to college students who are applying to medical school and are required to write a medical school admissions essay. Extensive advice covers the many do’s and don’ts of writing a successful essay. The authors instruct on organizing ideas, writing a rough draft, then editing and polishing the draft to produce a finished essay for presentation. This new edition offers special focus on subjects relating to questions frequently found on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), including information on the new 2015 MCAT. The book concludes with approximately 38 model essays, each followed by a critique. All essays were submitted by applicants who were accepted to their chosen medical schools.

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron’s AP Environmental Science Flashcards provides 450 up-to-date review cards  anywhere, anytime with this digital format. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron’s--all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with review and practice tailored to the most recent exam Be Confident on Exam DayStrengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all units on the AP Environmental Science examDigital flashcard featuresAccess anywhere: study on all devices, including mobile--available online and offlineFlip functionality: a simple click flips cards from front to backRandom select: review cards in a random order rather than sequentiallyCheck out Barron’s AP Environmental Science Premium for even more review, full-length practice tests, and access to Barron’s Online Learning Hub for a timed test option and scoring.

';Mary Gehlhar's third edition of her seminal Fashion Designer Survival Guide is the definitive how-to for navigating the fashion industry, post-pandemic. Mary's trailblazing book illuminates and inspires. She is a fashion treasure and this new edition is a rare gem.' Tim Gunn ';The Fashion Designer Survival Guide is packed with essential knowledge and advice from industry experts and experienced designers to set you on the right path. These insights will give you the solid foundation to create a plan and make smart decisions' Christian Siriano In this updated and expanded edition of The Fashion Designer Survival Guide, Mary Gehlhar, industry authority and consultant to hundreds of fashion design entrepreneurs, offers behind-the-scenes insight and essential information to launch and grow your own fashion label. You'll hear from experts in social media, financing, and sales, along with advice from dozens of designers on solutions to their biggest challenges and their keys to success. A new section of full color photos from 25 independent designers bring the concepts to life. In this must-have guide, Gehlhar reveals essential information on:Creating a viable business planSocial media strategies to grow your customer base Maximizing online sales to get your designs directly into customers' closetsIntegrating sustainability in your sourcing and manufacturingCollaborating with influencers, stylists and brands to expand your audienceLanding the right financing for your type of businessEstablishing wholesale partnerships with the best retail storesNavigating the pitfalls of production both at home and abroad

Barron's ESL Proficiency Series: Prepositions provides comprehensive coverage of this most difficult topic in English grammar. The idiosyncratic nature of prepositions often makes them a barrier to achieving English language proficiency. Jean Yates offers clear explanations with lots of examples and opportunities to practice. Content is organized into simple 15-minute units each of which has its own practice exercises. An answer key is included in the back of the book.The ESL Profiency Series is a valuable tool for ESL teachers, tutors and learners who want to advance their English language skills for work, school or to prepare for proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC. It is ideal for independent study.

Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Barron's makes learning Geometry fun and PAINLESS!Painless Geometry provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Characteristics of distinct shapes, such as circles, quadrilaterals, and trianglesDiscussion on how geometric principles can solve real-world problemsPainless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables, diagrams, “brain tickler” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

Barrons makes learning Algebra fun and PAINLESS! Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron's Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school.Painless Algebra provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:The many ways that Algebra can help you figure out practical problems in everyday lifePainless methods for understanding and graphing equations>Painless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables, diagrams, ';brain tickler' quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

Barrons makes learning Chemistry fun and PAINLESS! Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron's Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school.Painless Chemistry provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Complex topics broken down with examples and illustrations, including atomic theory, chemical bonding, the structure of molecules, and moreThe Periodic Table of Elements and how it offers the key to understanding ChemistryPainless tips, instructive tables,';Brain Tickler' quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

Learning at home is now the new normal. Need a quick and painless refresher? Barron’s Painless books make learning easier while you balance home and school. Barron’s makes learning grammar fun and PAINLESS!Painless Grammar transforms dull, dry grammar rules into lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes:Examples on constructing sentences the right way by using grammar rulesPainless tips, common pitfalls, sample sentences, and instructive tables and sidebars,“Brain Tickler” quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

Barrons makes writing fun and PAINLESS!Painless Writing provides lighthearted, step-by-step learning and includes: Painless writing techniques with sample writing passages throughoutInstruction on expressing your thoughts clearly, enlivening your writing with vivid images, and avoiding the dull, passive voicePainless tips, common pitfalls, instructive tables,';brain tickler' quizzes and answers throughout each chapter, and more.

Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL.The only book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam.Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, fingerspelling, combining signs to construct detailed sentences, Everyday ASL, and much more.More than 1,000 illustrations of signs with instructions on movement--step-by-step with dialogue, tip boxes, and practice exercises and quizzes throughout to reinforce retention and to track your progress.

Barron’s Nursing School Entrance Exams provides detailed review and practice materials that you need to achieve success on the various Nursing School Entrance Exams (including the HESI A2, NLN PAX-RN, PSB-RN, RNEE, and the TEAS). This edition features:A multi-part exam that covers all of the topic areas and question types seen on most nursing school entrance examsA diagnostic test so you can assess your strengths and weaknesses in each topic area before beginning your reviewComprehensive review and practice material for all Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Numerical Ability topicsAn entire review and practice section for all Science topics, with each section broken down into an outline format for quick studying and sample tests for every topicTest-taking strategies and answers to frequently asked questions about preparing for your entrance examStrategies for answering each question typeYou’ll also get information about nursing programs and the profession in general.

Enhance your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day with 1100 Words You Need to Know.  Relied on by students for 50 years! Over the years, thousands of students preparing for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other standardized tests have relied on 1100 Words You Need to Know as an ideal way to strengthen their word power. With this brand-new edition, test prep expert Richard Carriero provides a fully updated and invaluable resource for students—or for anyone who wants to boost their vocabulary. 1100 Words You Need to Know features a weekly program with six words to learn each day and one day for review. With just 15 minutes a day, you’ll learn everything you need to improve your reading, writing, and speaking skills.This fully revised edition includes:Word lists with definitions in all new thematic grouping Helpful tips on word rootsUpdated words in context exercises, activities, and quizzes throughout An updated pronunciation guideOnline PracticeContinue your practice with 3 online quizzes plus scoring to test your progress

The world is now your office! You can work from home, from a coffee shop, or even from the gymbut how do you keep on task and stay motivated when you're alone.In Working Remotely, authors Mike, Holly, and Teresa discuss how to ward off toxic levels of loneliness, how to get what you need from colleagues spread across the world, and how to network and grow in your career when you are sitting in an office of one, plus many other topics that will help you survive and thrive as a remote worker.Mike, Holly, and Teresa use their different paths through Kaplan to help the remote worker figure out how to set up the right headspace for them.';Working Remotely paints a very real picture of what its like to be a remote worker in an organisation... In contrast to most books on remote work which have been written with managers, business owners or freelancers in mind, Secrets of the Remote Workforce speaks directly to employees, guiding them through their day to day.' -Pilar Orti Director of Virtual not Distant';Working Remotely is a terrific map for helping employees who work remotely take charge of their own career. The authors have all survived and thrived as remote employees... While other resources focus on how to manage remote employees, this book highlights the power that employees have to drive success for themselves.' -Susan Cates, Strategic Advisor