Brief articles in English with Spanish translations of the vocabulary and questions to test comprehension permit Spanish-speakers learning English to practice their reading skills and learn more about the United States and its culture.
The introduction, instructions and tests are in Spanish.
Mind Over Mood - Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think
Developed by two master clinicians with extensive experience in cognitive therapy treatment and training, this popular workbook shows readers how to improve their lives using cognitive therapy/m-/one of the most effective and widely practiced forms of psychotherapy. The book is designed to be used alone or in conjunction with professional treatment. Step-by-step worksheets teach specific skills that have helped thousands of people conquer depression, panic attacks, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse and relationship problems.
Running Money: Hedge Fund Honchos, Monster Markets and My Hunt for the Big Score
A brilliant investor, a born raconteur and an overall smart-ass, Andy Kessler pulls back the curtain on the world of hedge funds and shows how the guys who run big money think, talk and act.
This is my final project in Grammar of English Clauses class which I attended when I was doing my master degree at the University of Manchester.
There is an unusual grammar in English in which 'try and V' is considered a single word. Example in a is considered grammatical while those in b-e are ungrammatical.
a. Let me try and think of an example that isn't confidential.
b. * I tried and think of an example that isn't confidential.
c. * I have tried and think of an example that isn't confidential.
d. * She tries and think(s) of an example that isn't confidential.
e. * I am trying and think(ing) of an example that isn't confidential.
Dr. Seuss and Philosophy - Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Since Theodore Geisel published his first children's book in 1937 under the pseudonym Dr. Seuss, children and adults alike have been captivated by the charming and laconic tales of whimsical characters and imaginative worlds. But Dr. Seuss' stories are more than just catchy poems; they often wrestle with serious philosophical and moral dilemmas, whether it is Horton discovering the very essence of life or the Lorax teaching us about morality.
What Self-Made Millionaires Really Think, Know and Do
What Self-Made Millionaires Really Think, Know and Do guides you from business idea to market acclaim. You will discover the secrets of real business - from thinking creatively and setting clear goals to negotiating skills, leadership and liberating time management. It is illustrated throughout with superb success stories and anecdotes from the authors' remarkable careers.
There are better ways to becoming a millionaire than trudging to your local store to buy a lottery ticket every week. The fact is your chances are 14 million to one. If you entered the lottery once every week, then - sure - you can expect to win. About once in every two hundred and seventy thousand years!
Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer (Audiobook, MP3)
Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why did Facebook succeed when other social-networking sites failed? Did the surge in Iraq really lead to less violence? How much can CEO's impact the performance of their companies? And does higher pay incentivize people to work hard? If you think the answers to these questions are a matter of common sense, think again. As sociologist and network science pioneer Duncan Watts explains in this provocative book, the explanations that we give for the outcomes that we observe in life - explanation that seem obvious once we know the answer - are less useful than they seem.
