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German A Self-Teaching Guide Learn German at your own pace Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Now you can learn how--quickly and easily--with a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to speak and understand German. Completely revised and updated with applications of the newGerman spelling rules, this user-friendly guide provides you with the basic vocabulary and grammar you need to start speaking German right away. It includes more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in both German-English and English-German lists, clear explanations of German grammatical structures, entertaining mini-dialogues from real-life situations that demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes that give fresh insight into contemporary German society. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, German allows you to build gradually on what you have learned--at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic German. See inside for CD and audiocassette ordering information.

The new, updated edition of the classic medical terminology reference with over 200,000 copies sold Quick Medical Terminology has long been relied on by students and medical professionals looking to build or update their medical vocabulary. This new fifth edition provides the tools and information needed to understand the simple logic behind hundreds of seemingly incomprehensible words, along with fresh exercises and current examples. Features new review exercises and self-tests, more than 250 new terms, medical measurements, and up-to-date examplesProvides the tools necessary for building and sustaining a large working repertoire of medical termsThe reference of choice for health practitioners and others who need to expand, improve, or refresh their medical vocabulariesFilled with essential information presented in a clear and easy-to-follow format, Quick Medical Terminology is an invaluable learning tool and reference source.

A proven program for turning effective listening into a powerfulbusiness tool Managers and other employees spend more than 40percent of their time listening to other people but often do it sopoorly that the result is misunderstood instructions, misdirectedprojects, and erroneous actions--millions of dollars' worth ofmistakes just because most people don't know how to listen. In thisnew edition of her classic guide to the art of effective listening,Madelyn Burley-Allen shows you how to acquire active, productivelistening skills and put them to work for you--professionally,socially, and personally. With her time-tested techniques, you'lllearn how to:* Eliminate distractions and improve your concentration on what isbeing said* Locate key words, phrases, and ideas while listening* Cut through your own listening biases* Interpret body language clues* Ask constructive, nonthreatening questions that elicit realinformation* Get others to listen to you* Master a whole range of listening skills that you can use on thejob and in your personal lifeListening: The Forgotten Skill uses an interactive learningapproach with work-sheets, charts, graphs, and self-tests that helpyou pace and monitor your own progress.

A proven action plan for enhancing your most preciousresource--time Do you feel bogged down by paperwork, routinechores, and interruptions? Have you told yourself that if you onlyhad more time you could accomplish more in your professional andpersonal life? This practical guide shows you how to manage yourtime most efficiently and effectively. Revised and expanded toinclude the latest strategies and equipment, Successful TimeManagement, Second Edition, helps you develop and enact an actionplan to get more done at work and at home. Jack Ferner'sinteractive, step-by-step approach offers:* Clear-cut, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to recognize,analyze, and fix existing time-management problems* Proven strategies for establishing clear goals, settingpriorities, and committing to a course of action* Expert tips on controlling interruptions, saying no whennecessary, and delegating* Dozens of helpful charts and planning worksheets, skill-buildingexercises, and actual cases"Imaginative and provocative.a readable and interesting treatmentof a subject that all may find profitable..Recommended." --Academyof Management Review "One of the best single publications to helpthe individual.become more proficient in time management..Belongsin the library of every manager." --Training World

A proven program for increasing your management skills Managing Assertively has helped tens of thousands of businesspeoplebecome more effective managers by sharpening their people skills.Leading management trainer Madelyn Burley-Allen shows you how you,too, can learn to resolve conflicts and defuse interpersonalproblems that invariably arise at work. Her step-by-steptechniques, clear examples, and competence-building exercises willimmediately improve your supervisory skills, sharpen yourself-awareness, and make you a more confident, assertive manager.You'll learn how to:* Use eight building blocks to become a more effective manager* Overcome self-defeating behavior* Handle criticism to maintain and enhance self-esteem* State limits and expectations to clarify assignments* Become a more effective listener* Receive and give positive feedback to enhance team building* Handle conflict, stress, personal problems, and a wide range ofother difficult on-the-job situations* By following the user-friendly, interactive, self-teachingformat, you can work at your own pace as you master managementessentials.

Discover the best techniques to maximize your sales Here is a proven, detailed selling system that gives you the toolsyou need to improve your sales results. Written by Jim Porterfield,an experienced marketing consultant, this accessible andeasy-to-follow guide shows you how to grab your listener'sattention over the phone--and effectively close the deals youwant. Fully updated to reflect the latest research about what reallyworks for telesellers, Teleselling is packed with examples, tips,and exercises that will help you:* Design your own successful selling plan based on your strengthsand abilities* Establish a call strategy* Capture--and keep--a customer's undivided attention* Develop techniques to improve your listening skills* Decide when and how to ask for the order* Close the deal Covering the ABCs of selling by phone, Teleselling will put you onthe right path to better results and increased sales success.

The fast, easy way to build your math power Quick Business Math Steve Slavin's step-by-step approach offers:* Quick ways to do all kinds of business-math problems, includingbasic arithmetic, algebra, percentages, and conversions* Specific, real-life applications such as figuring discounts,calculating simple and compound interest, reading balance sheetsand income statements, and preparing graphs and charts* Frequent quizzes that help you check your progress* A complete glossary of business-math terms Quick Business Math is also packed with practice problems andexamples drawn from real-life business situations. It's thefastest, easiest way to gain the skills you need.

The fast, easy way to master the essentials of Spanish Now, learning Spanish can be as easy as uno, dos, tres! Combiningthe quick- reference virtues of a phrase book with the learningtools of a full-fledged language course, this popular guide givesyou a solid start. Completely revised and updated for today'susage, Practical Spanish Grammar gives you:* A proven interactive format that has been tested, rewritten, andretested to ensure you can teach yourself at your own pace* Exercises to reinforce what you've learned* Clear explanations of approximately 80 percent of Spanishgrammatical structures* Over 1,000 of the most frequently used Spanish words* Sample dialogues with cultural notes and lists of terms

Contiene metodos para aprender los puntos claves del espa?ol conrapidez y facilidad (The fast, easy way to master the finer points of Spanish) Unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs? Using thesubjunctive? Determining the appropriate definite article? Thiscomplete, accessible guide clarifies grammatical structure andexplains vocabulary usage to help you master Spanish. Whether youneed extra help for a course, want a quick review for a test, orsimply want to brush up your language skills, this is the book tohave. In this completely revised edition of More Practical SpanishGrammar, you'll find:* An interactive format that lets you work at your own pace* Exercises to reinforce what you've learned* Over 1,000 practical Spanish words and terms* Explanations of the more intricate grammatical rules of Spanish* Special !Atencion! sections that focus on problematic words andstructures

This thoroughly revised edition of the popular guide to the basicsof business statistics--as they apply to management, industry, andtechnology--is an invaluable tool for professionals and studentsalike. Statistics play a vital role in a wide variety of businessdecisions today, from planning and interpreting market research andeconomic data to developing work volume forecasts. With thishands-on, interactive book, you'll learn how to determine whichstatistical tests and procedures are appropriate for yourparticular circumstances, as well as how to actually perform them.Best of all, you work at your own pace. Business Statistics, ThirdEdition, includes:* A new section focusing on management applications of businessstatistics, particularly as used in popular Total QualityManagement programs* New information on applying statistics to standard computerspreadsheets (Lotus, Excel, Corel QuattroPro, etc.)* An interactive style that helps you learn quickly and chart yourprogress with frequent self-tests

Your English teacher wasn't kidding. Nothing says more about you than your command of language. Here is a quick and easy way to brush up on the intricate system of grammar that powers the English language. The updated and expanded edition of this proven guide is a painless way to master parts of speech, syntax, and all the rules of good usage. Best of all, the self-teaching format enables you to learn at your own pace, when it is convenient for you. Now you can learn to write and speak Standard American English effectively. The task is easier if you have a solid understanding of how and why grammar "works" than if you try to memorize lists of rules. That's why author Patricia Osborn emphasizes grammar in action, taking the rules out of the classroom and into everyday language. She explains the functions performed by the various parts of speech and provides a new glossary of frequently misused word pairs. You'll discover:* How grammar works to make communication clear and effective* Techniques for improving your writing skills* Simple ways to remember the rules and use them in everyday language* The "magic" of word order in an English sentence. Were you daydreaming in your English class? No one will ever have to know. This self-teaching guide takes all the confusion and mystery out of grammar. You'll learn to speak and write with assurance, which is the first step in building confidence in yourself, in your personal life, and in your career.

Learn electricity at your own pace What makes a light bulb work? What overloads a fuse? How does a magnetic field differ from an electrical field? With Electricity: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about this powerful, versatile force that everyone uses, yet most of us don't understand. Ralph Morrison demystifies electricity, taking you through the basics step by step. Significantly updated to cover the latest in electrical technology, this easy-to-use guide makes familiar the workings of voltage, current, resistance, power, and other circuit values. You'll discover where electricity comes from, how electric fields cause current to flow, how we harness its tremendous power, and how best to avoid the various pitfalls in many practical applications when the time comes for you to put your knowledge to work. The clearly structured format of Electricity makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the engineer to the hobbyist. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Electricity allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic electricity.

Learn practical electronics at your own pace What is a semiconductor? How do you lay out circuits to avoid noise and interference? What do inductors and transformers have in common? How does a coaxial cable carry power to an antenna? With Practical Electronics: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of electricity and electronic components. Thoroughly researched for our digital age, this easy-to-use guide makes familiar the workings of transistors, capacitors, diodes, resistors, integrated circuits, and more. Electronics expert Ralph Morrison starts you off with two of the simplest electronic components, showing you how to combine them into circuits and then add more components to create more complex circuits. He includes detailed "learning circuits," which are electronic circuits you can build yourself, even if you have had no prior electronics experience. The clearly structured format of Practical Electronics makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the engineer to the hobbyist. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Practical Electronics allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic electronics.

Quickhand(TM) Now you can teach yourself to write high-speedshorthand using just the letters of the alphabet! Quickhand is anew, easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, practical shorthand for business,school, or personal use. In just a few hours, you'll learn to writewords as they sound. (No more months of study.) Quickhand is theonly alphabetic shorthand based on scientific research into howEnglish is actually used. So you need to learn brief forms of only35 of the most used words--these make up 40 percent of all words innormal office usage! (No more memorizing hundreds of specialsymbols and abbreviations for seldom-used words, as in somesystems.) With some abbreviations for the most common word endingsand beginnings and special sounds, you'll know Quickhand. Andyou'll be able to write Quickhand quickly and easily--on the job,in school, in meetings, anywhere! Quickhand is one of the WileySelf-Teaching Guides. It's been tested, rewritten, and retesteduntil we're sure you can teach yourself shorthand on your own. Andit's programmed--so you work at your own pace. No prerequisites areneeded. Objectives and self-tests tell you how you're doing andallow you to skip ahead or find extra help if you need it. Frequentreviews, practice exercises, and a comprehensive exam reinforcewhat you learn. Wiley Self-Teaching Guides More than 150 WileySelf-Teaching Guides teach practical skills from accounting toastronomy, management to microcomputers. Study Skills: A Student'sGuide for Survival, Carman Reading Skills, Adams Speedreading, FinkVocabulary for Adults, Romine Spelling for Adults, RyanPunctuation, Markgraf Clear Writing, Gilbert Communicating byLetter, Gilbert Communications for Problem Solving, Curtis QuickArithmetic, Carman Math Shortcuts, Locke Practical Algebra, SelbyFinite Mathematics, Rothenberg Using Graphs & Tables, SelbyBusiness Math, Locke Geometry & Trigonometry for Calculus,Selby Quick Calculus, Kleppner Your Library: What's In It For You?Lolley Literature: As You Read It, Hess Art: As You See It, BellWhat Makes Music Work? Seyer Quick Typing, Grossman Quickhand,Grossman Managing Your Own Money, Zimmerman Look for these andother STGs at your favorite bookstore. A Self-Teaching Guide Lookfor these and other Wiley Self-Teaching Guides at your localbookstore.

Learn Italian the quick and easy way! Whether you re learning Italian for the first time or just brushing up on your skills, this updated edition of the bestselling Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide is the ideal way to master the language at your own pace. In fifteen simple lessons, you ll learn how to engage in everyday conversations from ordering at a restaurant to asking for directions to making special arrangements with a hotel concierge. Written in a lively, personable style by a native Italian, this practical guide combines the quick-reference virtues of a phrasebook with the learning tools of a full-fledged language course. Designed to acquaint you with the basic skills you need to speak, read, write, and understand the language, Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide, Second Edition demystifies grammar, common usage, and pronunciation with step-by-step lessons on numbers, days of the week, telling time, and special rules of speech. It also includes extensive vocabulary and culture notes. Mini-dialogues from real-life situations provide a vibrant introduction to Italian culture and customs while a fun assortment of exercises, self-tests, and practice activities constantly reinforces your reading and conversational skills.

Learn to speak French like a native with this essential guide Now you can teach yourself how to speak, write, and read French in just 15 easy-to-follow lessons. Perfect for students, travelers, and Francophiles, this new and revised edition of French: A Self-Teaching Guide helps you master the language at your own pace by taking the mystery out of grammar, common usage, and pronunciation with updated lessons and plenty of self-tests. Focusing on the most frequently used words in the language, this fascinating volume shows you how to enrich your French vocabulary by over 2,000 words--without having to resort to monotonous memorization exercises.More than just a language guide, French: A Self-Teaching Guide provides intriguing information on French culture, local customs, and current trends. It also features a special computer section, which includes a drawing of computer parts accompanied by their names--in French and English. Packed with review tests to measure progress, special drills to reinforce new material, and exercises to help you practice your newfound skills, this is the ideal companion for anyone who has ever wanted to learn French--or brush up on their skills--the easy way.

Take a learning journey through billions of years of Earthhistory This indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geology is theideal way to introduce yourself to all the basics, from rocks,minerals, and fossil fuels to earthquakes, volcanoes, and platetectonics. Using quick quizzes and self-tests to reinforce keyconcepts, Geology carefully walks you through billions of years ofEarth history. Illustrated with more than one hundred speciallycommissioned illustrations and fifty photographs that help clarifydifficult concepts, this easy-to-follow book is an interactiveresource for anyone interested in learning more about ourplanet. Whether you are new to geology or want to refresh and update yourknowledge, the proven self-teaching guide approach will allow youto work at your own pace, check your progress, and learn more aboutthis fascinating field of study.

* Master the 3 keys of memory* Boost memory power with self-tests* Remember everything better, from names and faces to articles andspeeches Master key concepts. Prepare for exams. Learn at your ownpace. How does memory work? What kind of drugs can impair memory? Howdoes the brain change with age? What are the tricks to improvingeveryday memory? With Memory: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'lldiscover the answers to these questions and many more. Carol Turkington provides memory-boosting activities related tostudy skills, foreign languages, names and faces, numbers,speeches, and age-related memory loss. The techniques presentedwill enable anyone to boost memory power and, by using Turkington'sessential memory keys, cultivate tools for remembering that willlast a lifetime. The step-by-step, clearly structured format ofMemory makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood,comprehensive overview. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Memory allows you to build graduallyon what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-testsreinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skipahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful,up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuablelearning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improvehis or her memory.

* A complete course, from brain biology to abnormal psychology * Hundreds of questions and many review tests * Key concepts and terms defined and explained Master key concepts. Answer challenging questions. Prepare for exams. Learn at your own pace. What are the two basic psychological dimensions of emotions? How do you define abnormal behavior? Is extrasensory perception real? What is Viktor Frankl known for? With Psychology: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more. Frank Bruno explains all the major psychological theories and terms in this book, covering perception, motivation, thinking, personality, sensation, intelligence, research methods, and much more. He presents the foundations of psychology and the biology of behavior; explores how children develop into adults and the psychological factors that make us individuals; and examines various mental disorders and the types of therapy used to treat them. The step-by-step, Q&A format of Psychology makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview of the topic. Like the other popular Self-Teaching Guides, Psychology allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who seeks a greater understanding of human behavior.

Learn physical geography at your own pace What is atmospheric pressure? How does latitude indicate the type of climate a specific place will have? Where are volcanic eruptions or strong earthquakes most likely to occur? With Physical Geography: A Self-Teaching Guide, you'll discover the answers to these questions and many more about the basics of how our planet operates. Veteran geography teacher Michael Craghan takes you on a guided tour of Earth's surface, explaining our planet's systems and cycles and their complex interactions step by step. From seasonal changes to coastal processes, from effluvial basins to deep sea fissures, Craghan puts the emphasis on comprehension of the topics. He also includes more than 100 specially commissioned illustrations and 50 photographs to help clarify difficult concepts. The clearly structured format of Physical Geography makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview for everyone from the student to the amateur geographer to the hobbyist. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Physical Geography allows you to build gradually on what you have learned-at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of physical geography.

The fastest, easiest way to brush up on your algebra! Quick AlgebraReview Need to hone your algebra skills? This bestselling reviewcourse in intermediate algebra gives you all the concepts,procedures, and problem-solving methods you need to succeed.* Each chapter begins with an easy-to-use chart that zeroes in onyour problem areas. Now you can avoid wasting hours rehashingfamiliar concepts.* Every key algebraic concept is covered thoroughly--includingpositive and negative numbers, fractions, rational numbers,factoring, linear equations, quadratic equations, and wordproblems.* Hundreds of questions, answers, review problems, and quizzes helpyou to test your progress every step of the way.Now updated and revised to be even more relevant and accessiblethan ever, Quick Algebra Review is packed with practical examplesdrawn from real-life situations. Cover Design: Donald Munson

Shows how to survive in college by providing the reader with a skills approach tailored to individual needs and interests. With this guide students will teach themselves basic strategies for improving reading, writing, listening, researching, test-taking and classroom learning skills. Conversational and entertaining, it provides clear explanations and exercises with immediate feedback. Practice exercises include typical textbook material.

A practical, complete, and easy-to-use guide for understanding major chemistry concepts and terms Master the fundamentals of chemistry with this fast and easy guide. Chemistry is a fundamental science that touches all other sciences, including biology, physics, electronics, environmental studies, astronomy, and more. Thousands of students have successfully used the previous editions of Chemistry: Concepts and Problems, A Self-Teaching Guide to learn chemistry, either independently, as a refresher, or in parallel with a college chemistry course. This newly revised edition includes updates and additions to improve your success in learning chemistry.  This book uses an interactive, self-teaching method including frequent questions and study problems, increasing both the speed of learning and retention. Monitor your progress with self-tests, and master chemistry quickly. This revised Third Edition provides a fresh, step-by-step approach to learning that requires no prerequisites, lets you work at your own pace, and reinforces what you learn, ensuring lifelong mastery.  Master the science of basic chemistry with this innovative, self-paced study guide Teach yourself chemistry, refresh your knowledge in preparation for medical studies or other coursework, or enhance your college chemistry course Use self-study features including  review questions and quizzes to ensure that you’re really learning the material Prepare for a career in the sciences, medicine, or engineering with the core content in this user-friendly guide Authored by expert postsecondary educators, this unique book gently leads students to deeper levels and concepts with practice, critical thinking, problem solving, and self-assessment at every stage.

The most practical, complete, and accessible guide for understanding algebra If you want to make sense of algebra, check out Practical Algebra: A Self-Teaching Guide. Written by two experienced classroom teachers, this Third Edition is completely revised to align with the Common Core Algebra I math standards used in many states. You’ll get an overview of solving linear and quadratic equations, using ratios and proportions, decoding word problems, graphing and interpreting functions, modeling the real world with statistics, and other concepts found in today’s algebra courses. This book also contains a brief review of pre-algebra topics, including arithmetic and fractions. It has concrete strategies that help diverse students to succeed, such as: over 500 images and tables that illustrate important conceptsover 200 model examples with complete solutionsalmost 1,500 exercises with answers so you can monitor your progressPractical Algebra emphasizes making connections to what you already know and what you’ll learn in the future. You’ll learn to see algebra as a logical and consistent system of ideas and see how it connects to other mathematical topics. This book makes math more accessible by treating it as a language. It has tips for pronouncing and using mathematical notation, a glossary of commonly used terms in algebra, and a glossary of symbols. Along the way, you’ll discover how different cultures around the world over thousands of years developed many of the mathematical ideas we use today. Since students nowadays can use a variety of tools to handle complex modeling tasks, this book contains technology tips that apply no matter what device you’re using. It also describes strategies for avoiding common mistakes that students make. By working through Practical Algebra, you’ll learn straightforward techniques for solving problems, and understand why these techniques work so you’ll retain what you’ve learned. You (or your students) will come away with better scores on algebra tests and a greater confidence in your ability to do math.

A comprehensive and hands-on guide to crucial math concepts and terminology In the newly revised third edition of All the Math You’ll Ever Need: A Self-Teaching Guide, veteran math and computer technology teacher Carolyn Wheater and veteran mathematics author Steve Slavin deliver a practical and accessible guide to math you can use every day and apply to a wide variety of life tasks. From calculating monthly mortgage payments to the time you’ll need to pay off a credit card, this book walks you through the steps to understanding basic math concepts. This latest edition is updated to reflect recent changes in interest rates, prices, and wages, and incorporates information on the intelligent and efficient use of calculators and mental math techniques. It also offers: A brand-new chapter on hands-on statistics to help readers understand common graphsAn easy-to-use-format that provides an interactive method with frequent questions, problems, and self-testsComplete explanations of necessary mathematical concepts that explore not just how math works, but also why it worksPerfect for anyone seeking to make practical use of essential math concepts and strategies in their day-to-day life, All the Math You’ll Ever Need is an invaluable addition to the libraries of students who want a bit of extra help applying math in the real world.