So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Americanah tells you what you need to know before or after you read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie includes: * Chapter-by-chapter overview …
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Executioner's Song tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Norman Mailer's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This summary of The Executioner's Song by Norman Mailer includes: * Historical context * Part-by…
The bestselling guide that has helped millions of students study smarter, not harder—updated for today's classroom. How to Study reveals the study skills all students need to know to be successful, whether the goal is landing a top scholarship, excelling in school, or preparing to return to school. This edition includes information on how to create an effective work environment, stand out in …
Take the stress out of studying with this students' guide to time management and organization from the bestselling How to Study series. In this essential guide, education expert Ron Fry helps students of all ages develop organizational techniques, streamline study time, and avoid the stress of disorderly spaces and rushed schedules. Get Organized also provides strategies for prioritizing tasks,…
Proven strategies for better reading skills—from comprehension, focus, and retention to overcoming challenges such as ADD. Whether it's for education or enjoyment, reading can be challenging. Understanding and remembering what you've read, and keeping focus and concentration when you have to read long or difficult texts, takes certain skills. Luckily, those skills can be learned and improv…
Learn light infantry tactics and test your skill on the ground with this interactive exercise manual by the military historian and leadership expert. In this story-based exercise in combat leadership, Colonel John F. Antal puts you on the frontline to test your mettle against the enemy. As a U.S. Army Second Lieutenant, your light infantry battalion has been airlifted into the Middle East on…
Does the college application process overwhelm you? Are you unsure about the topic for your main essay or what part of your experience is most compelling? How about which school is the right fit, or how you are going to pay for college? Imagine following eleven students' journeys in-depth, getting into their heads when they made a decision about which extracurricular activities to pursue, wh…
En el mundo académico existe una presión creciente por publicar. Conseguir un empleo estable o promocionar muchas veces depende de ello. Sin embargo, publicar artículos científicos requiere de una serie de habilidades para las que la mayoría de académicos no han sido entrenados. Este libro te ayudará a dominar la escritura académica para escribir con claridad, brevedad y elegancia. Apre…
Ante la necesidad de que los docentes indaguen, investiguen y participen en un debate constructivo sobre los temas inmediatos y trascendentes que la educación colombiana requiere, la cooperativa editorial Magisterio entrega la colección mesa redonda como un elemento más de análisis útil, tanto para los maestros nuevos como para los maestros experimentados. Forman la colección mesa redonda…
En esta segunda edición, ampliada y revisada, se ha utilizado el modelo para diseñar currículos en cualquier nivel del sistema educativo formulado por César Coll (puesto a prueba en la reforma educativa española, diez años atrás), como parámetro de análisis de los diferentes modelos pedagógicos, en el capítulo 1. Con dicho marco interpretativo se analiza la escuela tradicional en el …