Search this site    Teach Your Child Math Making Math Fun for the Both of You Author: Benjamin PhD., Arthur / Shermer, Michael Brant / Yablun, Ronn ISBN: 1-56565-481-1 Pages: 194 Format: Paperback Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Published: November 1996 Condition: Price: USD $3.49 Book Description: By transforming math "problems" into games, this easy-to-follow book gives parents a fun way to help their children learn math. With an expanded section on problem solving, fun word problems, and entertaining visual concepts, it proves that math can be interesting. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. College Survival A Crash Course for Students by Students Author: Baer, Daniel / Gottesman, Greg ISBN: 0-02-863092-0 Pages: 262 Format: Paperback Publisher: Arco Published: May 20, 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From the Publisher: Totally updated by a fresh new team of student authors at colleges from Boston to Berkeley, here is a hip new guide to the joys and pitfalls of campus life. Illustrated. In Addition to Tuition The Parents' Survival Guide to Freshman Year of College Author: Borden, Marian Edelman / Burlinson, Mary Anne / Kearns, Elsie R. ISBN: 0-8160-3341-2 Pages: 212 Format: Paperback Publisher: Checkmark Books Published: April 1996 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From Booklist: What parents may not know about sending their first child to college fills a large volume--in this case, a detailed, step-by-step guide to both the undisputable facts and the judgment calls of the first college year. Knowing what to say to your child, how to say it, and when is as important as purchases, packing and moving in, billpaying, and such typical challenges as roommates, grades, social life, and avoiding risks. Although rather dry and matter-of-fact, Borden and colleagues' practical adviser provides neophyte parents of a college student with informed insights into college life and tips for making their and their child's transition a smooth one. Kathryn Carpenter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Making the Grade A Guide to Excellence in College Author: White, Jerry E ISBN: 0-89109-447-4 Pages: 107 Format: Paperback Publisher: Navpress Published: 1980 Condition: Price: USD $1.99  "A Navigator book." Bibliography: p. 105-107. Congratulations! Now What? A Book for Graduates Author: Cosby, Bill ISBN: 0-7868-6572-5 Pages: 144 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Hyperion Published: May 5, 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Amazon.com: Just as a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, so a spoonful of humor helps the wisdom go down. In Congratulations! Now What? America's funnyman Bill Cosby gently ribs college graduates about their time spent--or lost--in the hallowed halls of the university and postulates what four years of higher education have suited them for: "[If no job offer] ever turns up with a four-day week, a three-hour lunch, and a holiday for Count Basie's birthday, you still might be able to make a few dollars on Jeopardy." But he also assures graduates that their studies were not in vain and bestows advice to job seekers. Those who acquired several piercings while in school are cautioned to make sure the studs and hoops are shined before going to an interview. Those who are buffing their first professional résumé are advised to strike a tone somewhere between "lyrical lying and fanciful fraud." Cosby, whose successful career as a humorist has always turned on his affection for kids, is a regular speaker at college commencements--in the chapter "As I Look Out at Your Foggy Faces," he says it's a hobby of his--and this 130-page book collects bons mots and sage advice from speeches given because he has "a feeling for anesthesiology." Graduates--and their now-broke parents--will find a reason to smile on every page. --Brenda Pittsley From Publishers Weekly: Cosby (Time Flies, etc.) is a frequent college commencement speaker. This slim yet padded book aims to reach those graduates and their families who haven't gotten an in-person visit. For someone who has a doctorate degree, however, Cosby exhibits a relentlessly dismissive view of higher education, offering a series of riffs, asides and dialogues about the futility of college and about graduates' incapacity to face the real world. Many of the jokes are plain dumb: "For these four years, you've been asking the Big Questions: Why doesn't this campus have HBO?" Then there are the comedian's projection of worthless future college courses: "An Introduction to Crazy Eights" or "Communications 101: Use of the Telephone." Sometimes Cosby's advice is helpful, as when he describes how urban studies classes don't teach about how much a landlord requires from a new renter ("security deposit, a credit check, a Sam's Club card, a urine sample... "). And there are a few inspired lines, as in how a student can work his way through college, "but only if he has the Viagra concession in the faculty lounge." Cosby has done better, in more personal books like Fatherhood. Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club selection. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Math Central Author: Houghton Mifflin  ISBN: 0-395-84740-0 Pages: 448 Format: Paperback Publisher: Houghton Mifflin School Published: June 1998 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Ready... Set... Read! The Beginning Reader's Treasury Authors: Cole, Joanna / Stephanie Calmenson (Editors) ISBN: 0-385-41416-1 Pages: 144 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers Published: September 1, 1990 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Amazon.com: If Ready...Set...Read! were a movie, it would surely be a box-office hit with its all-star cast, including Little Bear, Morris the Moose, and Frog and Toad. This rich treasury of children's favorite stories, as well as poems, riddles, tongue-twisters, and hidden picture games, will delight and inspire every beginning reader. There's something for everyone in this diverse collection: Have a young poet in the house? How about a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks or Robert Louis Stevenson? Let the budding scientist discover "Our Earth in Space." The amateur comedian might pick up a few tips from the knock-knock jokes and riddles. And be prepared to untie some messy knots after the tongue-twister section: "Wendy went to rent one red room." Ready...Set...Read! is a perfect introduction to many well-loved authors and illustrators, including Maurice Sendak, Else Holmelund Minarik, and Russell Hoban. Most importantly, this all-in-one collection, with its easy-to-read type, simple vocabulary, and variety of lively and colorful illustrations, will provide a jump-start to reading that will soon have children racing to the bookshelf for more. From School Library Journal: A dynamite anthology for emerging readers that features stories, poems, and a section called "fun and games." The stories include selections from favorite easy readers by Dr. Seuss, Else Homelund Minarik, Arnold Lobel, Joanna Cole, and Bernard Wiseman. The poetry section is predominantly humorous and includes Calmenson's "Giggle Poem" and Russell Hoban's "Soft-Boiled Egg" from Bread and Jam for Frances (Harper, 1964). Anne Burgess' illustrations for the poems are fresh but muted watercolors with a comic element. The "fun and games" include a generous variety of riddles, rebus stories, tongue-twisters, silly rhymes, and hidden pictures. Demarest illustrates these with watercolors splashed with vibrant color. The book design is perfectly suited to beginning readers; borders in simple designs and one-color frames both unify and distinguish individual selections. While readers may find the single story books more appealing for read-alone times, families who read and share stories together will find this to be an excellent introduction to a variety of literature, authors, and book characters. A rich and satisfying collection. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. How in the World? A Fascinating Journey Through the World of Human Ingenuity Author: Reader's Digest ISBN: 0-89577-353-8 Pages: 448 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Readers Digest Published: October 1, 1990 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 From School Library Journal: How astronauts navigate in space, how the Great Pyramids were built, and how the soft centers are put in pieces of chocolate are among the many questions answered in this fascinating book. Amply illustrated with full-color drawings, it is arranged into 12 categories that range from exploration of the universe to marvels of science to curiosities of food and drink. An eclectic mixture of information that can be read for pleasure or as a starting point for research papers or projects. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Understanding Human Behavior Third Edition Author: Hewitt, Louise Matthews ISBN: 0-03-007263-8 Pages: 480 Format: Paperback Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Published: 1986 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Study Guide for the Telecourse. F.Y.I. - For Your Information Unexpected Answers to Everyday Questions Author: Linden, Hal (Foreword) / Brandt, Nat (Editor) ISBN: 0-87131-391-X Pages: 264 Format: Paperback Publisher: M. Evans & Co Published: September 1982 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Bibliography: p. 241-256. Includes index. The Color Purple Author: Walker, Alice ISBN: 0-671-61702-8 Pages: 295 Format: Paperback Publisher: Pocket Books Published: June 1982 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: Get your "A" in gear! They're today's most popular study guides-with everything you need to succeed in school. Written by Harvard students for students, since its inception Spark Notes; has developed a loyal community of dedicated users and become a major education brand. Consumer demand has been so strong that the guides have expanded to over 150 titles. SparkNotes'; motto is Smarter, Better, Faster because: · They feature the most current ideas and themes, written by experts. · They're easier to understand, because the same people who use them have also written them. · The clear writing style and edited content enables students to read through the material quickly, saving valuable time. And with everything covered--context; plot overview; character lists; themes, motifs, and symbols; summary and analysis, key facts; study questions and essay topics; and reviews and resources--you don't have to go anywhere else! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature: Novel by Alice Walker, published in 1982. It won a Pulitzer Prize in 1983. A feminist novel about an abused and uneducated black woman's struggle for empowerment, the novel was praised for the depth of its female characters and for its eloquent use of black English vernacular. Life in the Water Author: Gakken Co. Books, Ltd. ISBN: 0-8094-4853-X Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: May 1989 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Card catalog description: Questions and answers present information about aquatic animals such as sharks, crabs, fish, frogs, and barnacles. Includes an activities section. Wheels and Wings Author: Gakken Co. Books, Ltd / Time-Life (Translator) ISBN: 0-8094-4861-0 Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: August 1989 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Card catalog description: Provides answers to questions about bikes, cars, trucks, trains, ships, submarines, planes, and rockets, including how they are built, why they work, and how to operate them safely. An activities section is included. Animals in Action Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4869-6 Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: July 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Card catalog description: Questions and answers, photographs, drawings, cartoon characterizations, charts, and diagrams provide information on physical properties and behavior of animals. Famous Places Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4893-9 Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: July 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Card catalog description: Answers questions about such marvels as the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon, and Stonehenge, describing how they were made and what makes them great. An activities section is included. Flowers & Trees Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4857-2 Pages: 88 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time Life Education Published: July 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Card catalog description: Presents in question and answer format information about how all kinds of plants live, breathe, and reproduce. An activities section is included. How Things Work Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4873-4 Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: August 1989 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Card catalog description: Questions and answers provide information about how cameras, elevators, car engines, tops, yo-yos, and other devices work. Includes charts, diagrams, and an activities section. Sky and Earth Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4837-8 Pages: 88 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time Life Education Published: October 1989 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Card catalog description: Provides answers to questions about the seasons, rivers, deserts, volcanoes, oceans, icebergs, moon, stars, planets, and space. An activities section is included. Natural Disasters Author: Reader's Digest Editors ISBN: 0-89577-915-3 Pages: 160 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Readers Digest Published: November 2, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Book Description: This book reveals the hidden stories behind natural phenomena, exploring and explaining both the familiar and the unusual in an entertaining, accessible text and magnificent full-color photographs. How to Be a Successful Camp Counselor Author: Burrow, David ISBN: 0-9622191-3-4 Pages: Format: Paperback Publisher: Mcelroy Pub Published: January 1992 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Weather Author: Cosgrove, Brian / Shone, Karl Percival ISBN: 0-679-80784-5 Pages: 64 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Published: March 20, 1991 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From School Library: Journal Grade 5-8-- These series' entries feature attractive spreads filled with eye-catching illustrative materials and clear, concise writing. Invention surveys major areas of technology throughout history, with each spread showing the stages of development in one field (e.g., timekeeping, metalworking). Most captions include the approximate date of the invention pictured, but some years are not given, making it occasionally difficult to trace how each new step evolved. In Weather , the imaginative use of photographs helps to clarify many of the concepts. Reptile stands out because of the fascinating photographs, which are brilliantly lifelike and well chosen to demonstrate concepts discussed, educating readers in a way that words (or mediocre illustrations) cannot. The text is nicely balanced between straightforward factual data and intriguing bits of trivia, making the book useful both to browsers and report writers. Both gems and crystals are noted briefly in Symes's Rocks & Minerals (Knopf, 1988) from this series, but receive more expansive treatment (and all-new photographs) in the newer title. The dazzling, full-color photographs on uncluttered pages make it a visual treat. --Steven Engelfried, Pleasanton Library, CA Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The New York Times ...a mini museum between the covers of a book.   Don't Know Much About Geography Everything You Need to Know About the World But Never Learned Author: Davis, Kenneth C. ISBN: 0-688-10332-4 Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover Publisher: William Morrow & Company Published: October 1992 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Amazon.com: Davis consistently does what your junior high teacher probably didn't; he makes geography amusing and riveting. From early concepts of whether the world was a disk floating in water (Thales) or pear-shaped (Columbus), Davis explains earthquakes, rain forests, Atlantis and whether there are canaries on the Canary Islands. In short, he covers the scientific, physical, and political history of the Earth and does his level best to raise our collective geographic IQ while entertaining us.  The College Woman's Handbook Author: Dobkin, Rachel / Sippy, Shana ISBN: 1-56305-559-7 Pages: 656 Format: Paperback Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Published: January 8, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 From Library Journal: Written by two recent Barnard graduates, this excellent handbook provides practical advice on a wide range of topics from academic and career issues to health and sexuality. The text opens by focusing on academics: courses and registration, choosing a major, grading issues, how to study, financial aid, and more. It then proceeds to discuss personal finances, housing, health, and nutrition. The chapter entitled "Getting Ready for the Real World" contains many helpful tips on job hunting, writing resumes and cover letters, researching job opportunities, and interviewing. Each chapter features activist ideas with suggestions on how to get involved, as well as a listing of resources for further information. Interesting insights and quotes from college women around the country are interspersed throughout the book. Recommended for public and academic libraries. Barbara S. Meagher, Central Connecticut State Univ., New Britain Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Co-author Rachel Dobkin: Our goal is to provide women with all the basic information and resources they need to help them navigate the tricky waters of the college experience, milk the undergraduate years for all they're worth, and take care of themselves -- while having a good time in the process." The Book of Fascinating Facts (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica ISBN: 0-7853-0574-2 Pages: Format: Hardcover Publisher: Publications International Published: November 1997 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 The Knowledge of the World at Your Fingertips. "Ace" Any Test Author: Fry, Ronald W.  ISBN: 1-56414-460-7 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback Publisher: Career Press Published: June 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From School Library: Journal Grade 7 Up?"Ace" is written in six chapters and presents information on test anxiety; time management; study techniques; and standardized, objective, and written test-taking techniques for adolescent and older students. Fry includes photocopyable charts to aid in organization and promotes other titles in his study series. The information is generally clear, but the author's constant interjection of off-the-cuff comments and forced humor interfere with the focus and tend to be annoying. How to Study is more clearly written with less divergence. It contains a valuable chapter on the hook up and use of on-line services to gather information. Other chapters cover note-taking, attitude, time management, reading skills, and library-research techniques. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. - This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: The perfect antidote to test stress, "Ace" Any Test walks test-takers through successful test preparation, including reading for maximum retention, researching the teacher's test-giving history, and "psyching up" for test day. Help! I Have to Take a Test Scholastics A+ Junior Guide to Taking Tests Author: Colligan, Louise ISBN: 0-590-96545-X Pages: 90 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Mathematics in Daily Life Making Decisions & Solving Problems Author: Growney, Joanne Simpson ISBN: 0-07-025015-4 Pages: 512 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College Published: January 1986 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 North American Indians Before the Coming of the Europeans Author: Kopper, Philip Doster ISBN: 0-89599-018-0 Pages: 288 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Smithsonian Published: September 17, 1988 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 Langenscheidt's Pocket Grammar -  German (Pocket Dictionary) Author: Langenscheidt Staff ISBN: