So many books, so little time-so which of the countless titles should a hungry reader pick out and devour? Pearl, a longtime reader, book reviewer and public librarian, presents a hundred or so of her favorites in this novel guide to finding the right book for the right mood. Presented in eclectic categories of people, places and themes (e.g. "Prose by Poets," "Dinosaur Hunting," "In Big Sky Country" and "Academia: The Joke"), each of her suggestions is accompanied by a few of her thoughts on it, a succinct plot summary and often information about the volume's prizes and print status.
Review "Indispensable for anyone learning a foreign language"
Product Description Don't embark on your adventure in language learning without first listening to this expert on the subject. The program will greatly enhance your learning experience making it more effective and truly enjoyable. Graham Fuller shares his proven methods of language learning garnered from years of experience living around the world while with the Foreign Service. His humorous anecdotes and cultural insights will motivate even the most reticent student. Foreign Service traveler and language teacher Graham Fuller demonstrates a proven method of study that will help students of any age learn a second language. Includes Listening Guide for additional reference.
Baby Massage offers parents and caretakers safe and easy-to-learn massage techniques that reinforce bonding and all-around wellbeing. Step-by-step pictures show simple methods to soothe fretful babies, help them to get to sleep, and ease the pain of common ailments such as colic, and teething. Massage has been proven to enhance babies’ and toddlers’ brain development, encouraging brighter, happier children–and this beautifully illustrated guide makes it abundantly clear how easy it is to learn how.
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Activities designed for children up to 9 years old to promote responsible behavior. Focuses on developing fairness, respect, courage, honesty, compassion, and more.
How to solve problems faster using speed thinking. The speed at which people in business need to process information, create new solutions and make decisions has increased dramatically in recent years. This book provides 60 practical ways by which the reader can think faster to reach earlier decisions, without neglecting a conscious, deliberate and reflective approach.
Creating new ideas and growth opportunities is the lifeblood of any organisation. But do you ever have enough time to come up with them? If the answer to this is 'no', then The Idea Accelerator is the book for you. It presents 60 effective and practical speed thinking tools to help you come up with new ideas quickly. Each tool is simple to use and will help you develop ideas and solve problems faster. There are tools that you can use by yourself, with others, or to unlock the creativity of a team. The Idea Accelerator is a powerful handbook and the ultimate resource for time-strapped business executives who might be running their own business, working in innovation, new product development, business development, sales, marketing and advertising.