Learning Science

There are so many Latin phrases in everyday use that often we use them without understanding the background and context within which they were actually used. 'Carpe diem'; 'Stet'; 'Memento mori'; 'Et tu Brute' – examples would fill a book. And often these phrases are also used in English translation: 'The die is cast'; 'crossing the Rubicon'; 'Rome was not built in a day'.

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This seminal work of nonfiction recounts the new, journalistic mass movement of today. Compiled from more than a decade of investigative reporting, coupled with a vast reference of philosophical research, American Muckraker is the definitive guide of truth-telling in the video age.

Being constantly concerned with what people think of you or how you are seen in social situations may be draining and irritating, limiting your possibilities and development. As a parent or guardian, you want to support your children but are unsure how. The only way to achieve this is to explore for solutions. This workbook is a preliminary stage in your journey to overcoming your dread of people.

Named after Mahatma Gandhi's phrase for the schools of pre-colonial India, The Beautiful Tree recounts Tooley's journey from the largest shanty town in Africa to the hinterlands of Gansu, China. It introduces listeners to the families and teachers who taught him that the poor are not waiting for educational handouts. They are building their own schools and educating themselves.

Rest and relaxation—that’s what Nita Callahan thinks she’s going to get when she and her partner-wizard Kit Rodriguez go on a “cultural exchange” program. But nothing about wizardry—not even vacation—is ever quite that simple!

Are you fed up with parents nagging you about the mess in your bedroom? Are you sick and tired of being reminded that your feet smell and your armpits pong? Does it bug you when they keep telling you to have a shower or get off your phone? If you are going through those frustrating teenage years, this audiobook is all you need. Having to deal with so much pressure, anxiety, and stress can often feel overwhelming and no one seems to have the answers that you are looking for.

An introduction to the lungs and how they function. The concepts of blood and oxygen are discussed, as well as asthma.

Are you looking for a way to ignite your child's curiosity and love for learning? 100 Amazing Facts for Kids is the perfect adventure for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the world. This enthralling collection captivates children and their parents alike, making learning both fun and fascinating.

Conrad's Fate is part of the clever and humorous Chrestomanci series. Twelve-year-old Conrad Tesdinic is in disguise as a servant-in-training at Stallery Mansion in the town of Stallchester. He wants to figure out what evil he caused in a past life. He and his friend Christopher Chant are trying to repair Conrad's very bad karma and to discover what mysterious entity is haunting the town.

Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public. It is the publication where authors have been made, and where readers first encountered the classics that have enriched their lives. Now the editors have curated the Book Review’s dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters. Brimming with remarkable reportage, this book collects interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges.

If you want to avoid waste and create wealth in your business, then pay attention. Two comprehensive manuscripts in one audiobook: Lean: The Ultimate Guide to Lean Startup, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Analytics, Lean Enterprise, Lean Manufacturing, Scrum, Agile Project Management and Kanban and Lean Startup: How to Work Smarter and Not Harder While Innovating Faster and Satisfying Customers.

Diesen Monat heißt das Spezialthema "Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt": In den Wochen vor Weihnachten gibt es in vielen Orten diese schöne Tradition. Sie hören Dialoge und Wortschatz zum Thema und können Ihr Hörverständnis trainieren. Außerdem sind Sie zu Besuch bei Mathilde Moser-Pühringer in Salzburg: Ihr Musikgeschäft in der Nähe von Mozarts Geburtshaus ist eines der Traditionsgeschäfte der Stadt.

Diesen Monat ist das Spezialthema das Essengehen: Wie reservieren Sie einen Tisch, und wie formulieren Sie Ihre Bestellung? Und wie bezahlt man in Deutschland typischerweise? Außerdem sind Sie zu Besuch in Trier: In der historischen Stadt machte ein Hobby-Archäologe eine große Entdeckung. Der Fund von mehr als 2500 antiken Geldstücken aus Gold war eine Weltsensation.

Diesen Monat geht es um Filme: Wie sagen Sie, dass Ihnen ein Film gefallen hat? Wie heißen die verschiedenen Filmgenres auf Deutsch? Und welche Wörter sind noch wichtig, wenn Sie über Filme sprechen? Außerdem sind Sie zu Besuch in Berlin: Dort finden im Oktober wieder gleichzeitig zwei Festivals statt, bei denen die schönsten Gebäude in vielen Farben illuminiert werden. Die Hörtexte finden Sie in dem Begleitheft. So können Sie mitlesen, wenn Sie möchten.

Diesen Monat heißt das Spezialthema "Der menschliche Körper von Kopf bis Fuß": Sie hören zum Beispiel, wie einzelne Körperteile heißen, welche gesundheitlichen Probleme man damit haben kann, und Sie lernen Wortschatz rund um die Körperpflege.

Diesen Monat geht es in dem Spezialthema rund um den Garten im Frühling: Welche Dinge gibt es im Garten, und welche Arbeiten gibt es dort zu tun? Außerdem sind Sie diesen Monat zu Besuch im Naturpark Westhavelland in Brandenburg, in der dunkelsten Region Deutschlands: Der Naturpark ist der erste deutsche Sternenpark. Die Hörtexte finden Sie in dem Begleitheft. So können Sie mitlesen, wenn Sie möchten.

Das Spezialthema heißt diesen Monat Sport und Fitness: Wie heißen verschiedene sportliche Aktivitäten auf Deutsch und die Bereiche, die man damit trainiert? Es werden auch einige Adjektive vorgestellt, die den körperlichen Zustand beschreiben. Außerdem geht es diesen Monat auf Besuch in die bekannte Hamburger Sankt Michaeliskirche, auf deren Turm ein Mann mit einem sehr speziellen Beruf zu treffen ist: einen Turmbläser.

In a radical analysis of contemporary classrooms, MacArthur Award-winning author Lisa Delpit develops ideas about ways teachers can be better "cultural transmitters" in the classroom, where prejudice, stereotypes, and cultural assumptions breed ineffective education. Delpit suggests that many academic problems attributed to children of color are actually the result of miscommunication, as primarily white teachers and "other people's children" struggle with the imbalance of power and the dynamics plaguing our system.

Why aren't left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas...like a pendulum? These may not look like math questions, but they are - because they all have to do with patterns. And mathematics, at heart, is the study of patterns. That realization changed Eddie Woo's life - by turning the "dry" subject he dreaded in high school into a boundless quest for discovery. Now an award-winning math teacher, Woo sees patterns everywhere: in the "branches" of blood vessels and lightning, in the growth of a savings account and a sunflower, even in his morning cup of tea!