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Life's too short for your work life to screw up your REAL life.
If your day job is making you feel like garbage, it's time to gear up and get some new survival strategies. Stop letting your crappy day job mess with your mind!
Whether you're a barista, a server, an administrative assistant, or a middle manager, this book is here to give you practical strategies to get through your crappy workday without stapling something to someone's head.
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1982) States of Matter
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In States of Matter, early fluent readers will learn how states of matter and the physics behind them impact our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of these foundational STEM concepts.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....
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Why do racing cyclists crouch low over their handlebars to go faster? Why do you fall back down when you bounce on a trampoline? And why does the refrigerator door close as if it's being pulled by something invisible? The answer is forces. Gravity, friction, gears, pulleys, levers, and magnets are all explored in this title. Readers will learn how trainee astronauts experience "zero gravity" on the aircraft known as the "vomit comet," how air resistance...
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Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats and failures like the Titanic, the Hindenberg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. This book features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematic skills to keep readers active and engaged.
1986) Screws
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In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how screws are used to lift or move objects.
An activity provides step-by-step instructions for a specific, larger project, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about screws online using our safe search engine...
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Extrait: "La médiocre instruction que j'ai reçue (je ne suis allé à l'école que jusqu'à l'âge de treize ans) ne me permet pas de me mettre au niveau d'un écrivain; je suis tout simplement un ancien commerçant qui, par suite de son amour pour la classe ouvrière, a essayé de lui désiller les yeux en lui montrant le danger qu'il y a pour elle à écouter certains journalistes qui ne vivent qu'en entretenant les grèves et fermentant les révolutions."
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Blockchain is the powerful technology behind popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Find out how blockchain helped create these digital currencies that are not controlled by banks or governments. Then read other creative uses of blockchain and the role cryptology, the science of secret communication, plays in the system. Test your own cryptology skills with a hands-on activity.
1990) Las grъas (Cranes)
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In Cranes, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a mobile crane. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a crane lifts and moves heavy materials to help do big jobs.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a crane, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cranes online using our safe search engine that provides...
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The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and instructions for tying over eighty knots. Over 300 full-color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the stages of tying each knot correctly.
This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of dozens of knots. Using incredibly clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can...
1992) Made of Paper
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Beginning readers will identify common objects made of paper, including greeting cards, posters, and books.
1993) Metal
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Where does metal come from? Learn how this material is made and used in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary words guide readers through real-world application to art and technology. Plus, a key stats section let readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
1994) From Junk to Jewelry
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Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! From Junk to Jewelry! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will make paper-clip necklaces, rock pendants, charm bracelets, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special techniques and tips help kids make the most of their makerspace experiences. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Chaotic life? Never get much done? Want more balance? Simple changes will give you to big results. Are you neglecting important aspects of your life because you don't have enough balance? Do you struggle to achieve what you want? Let Susan Kersley guide you through simple steps to reach your goals, find more balance and rediscover forgotten parts of yourself. The author is a retired medical doctor and was a life coach for fifteen years. How to have...
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Can peace be made with one's ancestors, even after they are dead? Once upon a time my mother's fondest desire was to have a book published. Not just any book, mind you, but a beautiful volume full of wonder and sparkling imagery glittering forth with a message of hope for the world. We had similar goals, my mother and I, but came from very different generations and quite different personal experiences ... what with her being a pale, blonde immigrant...
1997) La luz (Light)
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This title explains what motion is and the energy it takes to make motion happen. It will also review Isaac Newton's three laws of motion and what they mean. It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators....
1998) Cars
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Cars are common machines, but they are anything but simple. In this title, young readers will explore the inner workings of cars through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn the many uses of cars, how they work, and what they may be like in the future. Diagrams identify the parts of cars and show how their engines work, while a question asks readers to think about cars more deeply.
1999) Wedges
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In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how wedges increase force to either separate objects or hold things together.
An activity provides step-by-step instructions for a specific, larger project, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wedges online...
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This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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