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The Communicators: Leadership in the Age of Crisis


The Communicators: Leadership in the Age of Crisis


$29.94


The Communicators: Leadership in the Age of Crisis redefines the professional strategies and personal qualities that this current age of incessant crisis demands of leaders in corporate C-suites, boardrooms, courtrooms, and in the corridors of political power. Drawing on dozens of extensive interviews with prominent leaders who describe and reflect on their most significant experiences, Richard Le…

PM Preventa 05075 PM Preventa Cube Base Counter Pen, Brushed Aluminum Brl, BLK Ink, Med, 0.80 mm, 1 Unit


PM Preventa 05075 PM Preventa Cube Base Counter Pen, Brushed Aluminum Brl, BLK Ink, Med, 0.80 mm, 1 Unit


$18.94


Effective against damaging bacteria and other microbes. Prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast’s, molds and fungi. Agion technology is safe for humans and animals. EPA-registered and FDA-recognized. Heavy-duty aluminum pen stands upright on solid aluminum cube-shaped 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ base. Pen is secured to base with high-tech 24″ nylon-coated aircraft cable. Mounts to counter with adhesive and/or …

Crayola Washable Markers, Broad Point, Classic Colors, 8/Pack (58-7808)


Crayola Washable Markers, Broad Point, Classic Colors, 8/Pack (58-7808)


$0.01


Crayola broad line washable markers-classic colors 8/pkg. Crayola-broad line washable markers in: brown; purple; red; orange; yellow; green; blue and black. These 8 classic colors are the worlds most washable markers. Non-toxic. Conforms to astm d 423…

PITT Artist Pens- Manga Set of Eight Assorted Pens


PITT Artist Pens- Manga Set of Eight Assorted Pens


$8.98


PITT Artist Pens- Manga Set of Eight Assorted PensThese pens offer maximum lightfastness and waterproof ink that is acid free. The ink is pigmented (not dye based). This Manga set comes with five shades of gray that have a fine flexible brush tip; plus black in three nibs- brush superfine and medium. It is an ideal set for doing preliminary drawing and shading- you can then go over your drawing…

GUIDED WRITING BASIC SKILLS: ENCOURAGES WRITING SKILLS AND CREATIVE THINKING GRADE 2


GUIDED WRITING BASIC SKILLS: ENCOURAGES WRITING SKILLS AND CREATIVE THINKING GRADE 2


$5.98


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How to Become Smarter


How to Become Smarter


$0.99


This text describes techniques for improving mental abilities. Some of the things it can help you to achieve include the following: Depending on circumstances, use different lifestyles that improve one or another mental function.Experience euphoria without drugs and come up with new ideas, when needed.Slow down and prevent yourself from making rash, impulsive decisions, when necessary.Sharpen your…

Poetry Writing


Poetry Writing


$12.99


Guide students through the process of writing poetry. Inspire them with creative project ideas. Use templates and frames to help them get started. Share their results in ways that promote pride and a sense of accomplishment.

Cursive Writing Activities


Cursive Writing Activities


$12.99


Cursive Writing Activities is designed to help students master important handwriting skills. The book provides a variety of activities that allow students to practice letter formations as well as real world skills such as simple sentences, paragraph writing, creative writing, and everyday writing. Anyone using these instructional and fun worksheets will gain the confidence needed to keep his or her handwriting legible and free of mistakes.Activities include: writing letters and numbers, answering questions with written responses, completing creative writing activities, practicing writing with word games, and more.

Simply Soldered Creative Art Kit


Simply Soldered Creative Art Kit


$54.95


Creative Style Made Simple. A treasure chest filled with supplies that put a new spin on jewelry and glass art. Get started with all the basics for creating soldered glass art jewelry and embellishments. Simple instructions guide you through the process of construction and soldering to ensure success. No previous soldering or glass cutting skills needed. First project shown below created by artists Tia Collin and Charla Pollak. Next three projects courtesy of Swanky Solder. Final image of matching earrings and pendant by artist Lisa Bluhm from Simple Soldered Jewelry and Accessories book 6704.

Glasclay Basics


Glasclay Basics


$19.95


GlasClay Techniques, Projects and Tips Learn the basics of mixing, molding, sculpting and firing GlasClay. Includes both beginner and intermediate projects and step-by-step images. Even includes information on firing in a variety of kilns, under various conditions and schedules. Projects include a dangle bracelet, grape bead, carved beads, fused cabochons with GlasClay pendants and more.

Beginning Writing


Beginning Writing


$10.99


Give emergent writers the practice they need as they progress from the scribbling stage to writing paragraphs. This book features a variety of activities for the different phases of writing, as well as writing samples from actual emergent writers.The activities target standards in these areas: the writing process conventions in writing writing using graphic methods to describe high frequency vocabulary complete sentences

Writing Workshop


Writing Workshop


$24.99


Writing Workshop is designed for busy teachers who are seeking a comprehensive resource for teaching the writing process. persuasive, expository, narrative, and poetry writing lessons student samples writing rubrics graphic organizers language use and convention lessons writing process lessons assessment checklist daily writing exercises homework suggestions portfolio instructions bulletin board ideas writing enrichment activities



 50 Fast Final Cut Pro 3 Techniques


50 Fast Final Cut Pro 3 Techniques


$1.99


"Tim Meehan is an FCP wizard and one of the most respected authors writing for the Mac platform today."—Mary Brenneman, Brenmary ProductionsIf you dream of producing great video, great effects, and great fun with your Macintosh and your camcorder, Tim Meehan wrote this book for you. Along with the basics about batch capturing and color correction, he’ll show you ways to spice up your videos with atmospheric effects, super-fast motion, or 50-foot house pets. Whether you’re a creative professional or amateur videographer, you’ll learn new tricks and have fun doing it. Your Step-by-Step Guide to Final Cut Pro 3 Tricks and TechniquesMake video editing easier with batch capture and convenient ways to store and catalogue clipsImprove quality by controlling sharpness, contrast, color, and focusUse speed and duration controls to set up a mood Layer clips to produce a variety of effectsCreate special movie-like effects such as explosions, fire breath, x-ray vision, and doorways to infinitySuperimpose visual effects for drama and humorProduce text that rolls, crawls, or jittersCD-ROM includes project files, samples for each technique, sample media files, a searchable eBook, and more

 Characters In Action


Characters In Action


$1.99


The twelve chapters of this book provide a complete survey of every step in playwriting from the germination of an idea to its complete development into a theatrical production. The book covers the basics of writing for theatre, creating characters in conflict, plots and subplots, structure and dialog and winning an audience. Cassady provides some basic rules but the reader learns most from the countless examples and anecdotal illustrations from amateur and professional playwrights. A basic text on the art of playwriting. Twelve chapters: Germination, The Creative State, Getting Ideas, Beginning a Script, Some Basics, Dramatic Structure, Dramatic Structure II, Audience and Theme, Characterizations, Dialog, Planning and Revising, Producing and Publishing.

 Christian Basics: A Primer for Pilgrims


Christian Basics: A Primer for Pilgrims


$0.99


Christians looking for a refresher course in the essentials of their faith and general inquirers seeking to know the historic beliefs of Christianity will find answers to their questions in Christian Basics.Arranging basic theological beliefs in a narrative form, Christian Basics highlights the Christian story as Scripture tells it: it begins with creation and moves on to discuss the Fall, God’s covenants with Noah and Israel, Jesus Christ, the church, salvation and consummation. Both the prologue and the epilogue of this story focus on God, an intentional structure which shows that the Christian story is grounded in the purposes of the triune God. Supporting this narrative are various charts that portray the “chapters” in the Christian story, different views on the Atonement, ways of understanding the Bible in relation to the traditions of the church and human experience, the diverse aspects of the church’s mission, and the relation of clergy to laity. In simple language with a creative flair, the authors also confront contemporary issues ranging from science and secularism to the rise of fundamentalism and to the “new age” spirituality, offering guidelines for living a spiritually rich life as well as a summary of the Christian doctrines. A glossary is included to aid readers in understanding theological terms. As a jointly written project, this book draws on the experience of both men and women in the interpretation of Christian faith, an important perspective in a day when inclusivity of viewpoint is crucial. The authors’ shared pastoral and teaching background roots their writing deeply in the life and mission of the church, and their discussion is permeated by a joyful gratitude that readers will find inspiring. This practical guide promises to be as fundamental an introduction to Christian belief and life as John Stott’s Basic Christianity.

 Copywriting: The Creative Process of Writing Text for Advertisements or Publicity Material


Copywriting: The Creative Process of Writing Text for Advertisements or Publicity Material


$29.95


Rob Bowdery,Paperback,Series: Basics Advertising Series, English-language edition,Pub by AVA Publishing

 Writing Skills Revisited


Writing Skills Revisited


$6.78


Useful and informative, Writing Skills Revisited is the “must-have” handbook for any high school or college student who wants to improve writing skills, think logically and succeed in both school and the workplace. Once the basics of writing are understood, students find that writing, instead of being a chore, is a fun and creative outlet that costs little and gives back much.While teaching college-level English and science courses, author Sandra Scott noticed that even some of the most intelligent students were lacking in fundamental English skills. She wrote Writing Skills Revisited to provide the basic tools necessary to enable all students to reach their potentials. The manual helps students become skillful and proficient writers. It begins with the basic parts of speech and clarifies the process of how to develop sentences, paragraphs and essays — culminating in how to develop a term paper. Also explained is the process of how to create a workable outline and the importance of having and using a good quality outline. Properly giving credit to quoted and/or paraphrased information is also detailed.Sandra Scott lives in Mercer County, Kentucky, helping her parents to take care of the family farm. She also owns and operates an Internet-based businesses. Her first published work was a short religious magazine article. She has written unpublished short stories and completed a religious question-and-answer booklet. Presently, she is working on a science fiction novel.

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January 20th, 2012 at 10:39 pm

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