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Vocabulary Workshop: Level F (Vocabulary Workshop)
Jerome Shostak
William H Sadlier, 2005
An Excellent Learning Tool
As a foreign student who just started learning English 5 years ago, the verbal section is definitely my major obstacle to mastering the SAT. When I first took the PSAT, my verbal percentile was only a 49, but after working through all eight levels of Vocabulary ...
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Vocabulary Workshop: Level D (Vocabulary Workshop)
Jerome Shostak
William H Sadlier, 2005
Really learned a lot
I love this series. I used it when I was in school and can remember making fun of some of the words with friends, but I still remember most of them. Now, I use them with my students. I didn't find it hard at all to find answer key, but it is because we order from the ...
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Vocabulary Workshop: Level G (Vocabulary Workshop)
Jerome Shostak
William H Sadlier, 2005
only book i use
to tutor student's in vocab.
It helps them to actually know the words. It prepares them for reading comp, analogy and sentence comp. Can't get better than that!
So much clearer and effective than worldly wise.
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Mechanically Inclined: Building Grammar, Usage, And Style into Writer's Workshop
Jeff Anderson
Stenhouse Publishers, 2005
Where "Grammar" and "Editing" Are NOT Dirty Words
In MECHANICALLY INCLINED, Jeff Anderson tackles the issue of grammarphobia and edit-phobia head on. You know the diseases. They are endemic in English classrooms everywhere.
Anderson advocates using "mentor" sentences and paragraphs taken from books that interest ...
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Vocabulary Workshop: Level E
Jerome Shostak
William H Sadlier, 2005
Take the diagnostic test beforehand
It's a good book. Offers pronounciation, definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, as well as good practice. Chances are there are at least some words you'll learn from the book, even if you do well on the diagnostic test but I still suggest that you take that test to see ...
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ZBrush Character Creation: Advanced Digital Sculpting
Scott Spencer
Sybex, 2008
An amazing book from an amazing teacher
A truly incredible book, written by a master of both traditional and digital character sculpture. This book contains lessons that go beyond the software drawing on Scott's experience in the industry and artistic and anatomical training. I've studied with Scott ...
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Fabric Art Workshop: Exploring Techniques & Materials for Fabric Artists and Quilters
Susan Stein
Creative Publishing international, 2007
Fabric Art Workshop review
This book has so many different techniques, it's delicious! I have most of the products to start in my own stash and purchased a few more. It's enough to keep me busy without boredom. 5 stars!!
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Horus Heresy: Battle for the Abyss (Horus Heresy)
Ben Counter
Games Workshop, 2008
Horus sends the Worldbearer space marines to the planet Calth, where they are to ambush the loyalist Ultramarines. In addition to the main fleet, Horus sends a new doomsday battleship for use againsy the Ultramarines home world of Ultramar. A small strike force travels space and the warp to delay or destroy the doomsday ship to save the ...
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Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide
Ralph Fletcher, JoAnn Portalupi
Heinemann, 2001
Outstanding Read!
I have taught writing for the past five years utilizing the teaching structure, writing workshop. I have also taught teachers how to teach using writing workshop and this has been the most helpful book in training new teachers. It is an easy read with lots of ...
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The Killing Ground (Ultramarines)
Graham McNeill
Games Workshop, 2008
Sometimes the ghosts of the past won't let you go...
Two Ultramarines, Pasanius Lysane and Uriel Ventris, have escaped from the Eye of Terror. They well know that no one comes back from there unchanged and they have no idea if they will even be welcomed back by their brothers. After all, they had fought alongside ...
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In the Middle: New Understanding About Writing, Reading, and Learning (Workshop Series)
Nancie Atwell
Boynton/Cook, 1998
A Shift in Teaching
Atwell's research and dedication to the true teaching of literacy in classrooms of all levels has changed my philosophy of teaching forever. Those who judge her approach without attempting to understand it, are only missing out on an innovative and fresh approach to ...
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Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent (Photo Workshop)
Ginny Felch
Visual, 2008
My #1 Photography Book
Having three daughters, documenting their childhood with photographs is a real priority for me. But I really lacked knowledge on how to take good photographs - I always relied on the auto settings on my camera and the pictures seemed so ordinary. In the attempt to ...
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Horus Rising (The Horus Heresy)
Dan Abnett
Games Workshop, 2006
And the Journey begins
There really is no point in me repeating what positive things have already been said about this book--it's written by a great Author and for me personally, I was hooked into the story from page one. Purchase this book WH40k fans! I'm not sure if readers unfamiliar with ...
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Sew Everything Workshop
Diana Rupp
Workman Publishing Company, 2007
Perfect for the Total Novice; Good for Advanced Beginner
This book is perfect for people who are totally new to sewing. Unlike other sewing books, it isn't an overwhelming encyclopedia of terms and techniques. It explains everything you need to know in a way that is entertaining and logical. Diana Rupp's warm, ...
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Horus Heresy: Legion (Horus Heresy)
Dan Abnett
Games Workshop, 2008
Abnett shows again why he is the best.
This is by far the best Horus Heresy novel to date. Aside from highlighting Dan Abnett's skills as a storyteller once again, this book shakes the history of the 40k universe down to the core in an unforeseen way.
As a huge fan of the Alpha Legion (whose activities ...
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