by Lorraine M. Dahlstrom, M.A.
Down with boring writing assignments! Here's a year's worth of alternatives - fresh, interesting, and fun. Each day's entry starts with a fact-filled introduction so young writers learn something new. Each features a person, place or event that gives special meaning to that calendar day. And each proves that writing dosen't have to be dreary or dull.
Many assignments include addresses, phone numbers, and websites that lead to more information.
Lorraine Dahlstrom, M.A. earned her master's degree in learning and human development. She's been a secondary English teacher for more than 25 years.
Down & Dirty: 43 Fun & Funky First-Time Projects & Activities to get you Gardeningby Ellen Mastoon
Wherever you have dirt - your yard, an urban balcony, or anywhere else - you can discover the pleasures of getting down and dirty. Ellen Zacho's 43 no-experience-required projects inspire you to dig in, have fun, and help things grow. Isn't it time to bring a little more green into your world?
The Xtreme series provides a funky and fresh teaching method for beginners through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, exercises, true stories and superstar tips. Whether it be electric guitars, drums, Djing or singing, our team of Xtremists are here to guide you, advise you and test you - and make sure you have fun along the way!
Given the choice between stressful exams or job interviews and the endless white sand of an Australian beach, what would you choose? Be the first in your family to go around the world, teach children English in Africa, tend baby jaguars in Bolivia, study film in New York.
The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens
by Richard E. Nelson, Ph.D. & Judith C. Galas
This practical book also explores the reasons why someone may want to take their own life, offers advice on the warning signs, explains when and how to seek help, and encourages teens to get their schools and local communities involved in suicide awareness and prevention. An intelligent and insightful volume, it acknowledges that teenagers do recognise when someone is deeply troubled, and care enough to reach out and help.
As a teen, Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg found hope, insight, and strength through writing. Today as a creative writing teacher, she helps her students explore the many benefits of writing.
By putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) you can express your true feelings, understand yourself better, create and re-create yourself, dream wide and deep, know you're not alone, and feel more alive. A nd that's just for starters.
Leap onto the blank page where anything is possible!
Readymade CVs: Sample CVs for every type of job
by Lynn Williams
A good CV is an essential tool in the survival kit of every job hunter. It shows that you have the necessary qualities and qualifications that potential employers are looking for, and improves you chances of getting an interview.
This fully revised edition of Readymade CVs makes the task of preparing a CV much easier. It shows you what information to include and what to leave out, how to present your CV and how to make a great first impression. There are even more easy-to-read sample CVs for a wide variety of jobs, ready to be adapted to your individual circumstances, and advice on overcoming common CV problems; what to put on your CV if you've just left school; CVs for specific jobs; CVs for tricky situations.
This edition also includes the latest information on online CVs and electronic job-hunting as well as useful lists of action words and positive phrases to make your CV really stand out.
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