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Books > Children's & Educational > Reference > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General encyclopaedias
Public speaking is both an art and a science. Have you ever thought
of addressing an audience and making them listen to you without
batting an eyelid? Do you want to create a trancelike spell on
people listening to your speech? This book will let you do just
that. It has carefully dissected every aspect of public speaking
and presents a clear road map that any aspiring speaker can follow.
Besides, it also incorporates the necessity of using body language
to visually cast a spell besides ways to motivate, captivate, and
persuade the audience while making various presentations, lectures,
speeches etc. You will also learn 'How to' 1. Customise speech for
different sets of gathering 2. Inspire audience 3. Involve people
interactively 4. Maintain friendly yet professional image, tone and
diction 5. Thank the audience for paying attention to your speech.
This book contains preparation material for beginners, as well as
for more experienced. This book is a mustread for students,
executives, managers, and others who wish to improve their oratory
skills.
This book is an ideal resource for learning all important features
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. The guide book uses easytofollow steps
and screenshots, and clear, concise language to show the ways to
get things done with Microsoft PowerPoint. Stepbystep instructions
and relevant screenshots throughout the text enables readers to
have a better understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010.
The second edition of The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education
has been revised, updated, and expanded since its original
publication in 2005. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive overview
of the field; it contains alphabetically organized entries that
address important concepts, ideas, terms, people, organizations,
publications, and research studies specifically related to middle
grades education. This edition contains over 210 entries from
nearly 160 expert contributors, this is a 25% increase in the
number of entries over the first edition. The Encyclopedia is aimed
at a general audience including undergraduate students in
middle?level teacher preparation programs, graduate students,
higher education faculty, and practitioners andadministrators. The
comprehensive list of entries are comprised of both short entries
(500 words) and longer entries (2000 words). A significant number
of entries appearing in the first edition have been revised and
updated. Citations and references are provided for each entry.
The present book, Space Science and Electronics is one among the
five books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The World of
Knowledge. The book has been broadly divided into two parts: The
first part (Part-I) focusses on The Universe, The Stars, The Solar
System, The Meteorites, The Comets, Space Exploration, The Earth,
All about Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Mountains, Oceans, etc., while
the second part or Part-II is quite vast and deals with the various
modes of transport, such as The Roadways, Railways, Airways,
Waterways, The Supersonic Means of Transportation, and a
comprehensive introduction and description of various important
electronic gadgets like Transistor, Transformer, Capacitor,
Inductor, Resistor, Newspapers and Magazines, Television, Internet,
etc. Hence dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's
a treasure trove of knowledge and information, and if you happen to
be a school student, you can even use it as a reference book or
guide. Happy Reading and Learning too!
The present book, Scientists Inventions and Discoveries is one
among the five books of the series, Children's Encyclopedia - The
World of Knowledge. The book has been broadly divided into two
parts- Part-I: The brief life histories and salient contributions
of some well-known Scientists like Archimedes, Albert Einstein,
Charles Darwin, Galileo, Newton, Louis Pasteur, Michael Faraday,
Marie Curie, Thomas Alva Edison and many more. The second part or
Part II emphasises on some major Inventions and Breakthroughs in
the scientific world, such as: Bacteria, Vitamins, Vaccines,
Aeroplane, Electricity, Cinema, Steam Engine and so on which have
revolutionised and transformed the human life completely. Therefore
dear readers, grab the book as soon as you can, for it's a treasure
trove of knowledge and information, and if you happen to be a
school student, you can even use it as a reference book or guide.
Happy Reading and Learning too!
An inspiring reference book for young readers to pore over,
covering a wide range of topics from art and animals to new
technology. Arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500
colourful photos, illustrations and diagrams. QR codes provide
instant access via a mobile phone or tablet to 150 video clips of
animals, space, places round the world and more, which enhance the
information in the book. An additional 650 internet links via the
Usborne Quicklinks website take children to websites with online
activities, games and further information.
Explore spectacular visual timelines that tell the story of
science, from fossils to quantum physics, and discover exactly how
science has changed the world - one discovery at a time. Timelines
of Science takes you on an astonishing journey through history,
showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought
us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more!
Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously
staggering science, this science history book shows how thousands
of years of human endeavour have expanded our knowledge and shaped
our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of
eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention
of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and
micro-cosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of
X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang. Dive deep into
the pages of this sublime science book to discover: - Timeline
features show how scientific ideas developed over time -
Easy-to-read explanations of general science topics, such as the
life cycle of a star or the history of Earth's changing climate -
Supporting boxes explain modern scientific concepts, adding
educational value and aiding understanding - Feature spreads
highlight specific breakthroughs, with the story presented as
running text in a newspaper-style layout - Biographies showcase the
lives of key men and women who reshaped scientific thought
Timelines of Science is not just about science - it's also a book
about people! The stories of discovery are told through the lives
of extraordinary men and women who often dared to challenge
conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit of scientific
truth. Filled with dazzling illustrations, spectacular photography,
and easy-to-follow storytelling, Timelines of Science is guaranteed
to capture the imagination of children and adults of all ages and
abilities. A must-have volume for children 9+ interested in
science, technology, and invention, doubling up as the perfect gift
to for budding scientists, Timelines of Science is sure to delight.
Section 9 Drugs acting on Peripheral and control 10 Drug acting on
Blood 11 Drug Acting on CVS 12 Drug Actinng on GIT 13 Antimicrobial
Agents Multiple Choice Questions 14 Drug Acting on Neoplasm 15
Miscellaneous Topics Abbreviations Bibliography Index
This section (a part of Pegasus Encyclopedia Library) contains
encyclopaedias based on Discoveries and Inventions, Space, Physics,
Chemistry and Experiments. It is specially designing to fulfil the
thirst for scientific knowledge in children.
"Filled with photographs, this beautifully designed book is
organized into two-page spreads that each focus on a different
topic, making it easy and fun to read." --Redding.com
Presenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team
that created "Ultimate Weird But True," "5,000 Cool Facts About
Everything" treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled
into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts.
Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its
covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational
topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet
things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details
about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of
jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy
shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons
of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and
reptiles, sports and spies, wacky words, and so much more A visual
feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping,
expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy
design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the
truly fact obsessed.
Ages 8 years & over. This series (a part of the Pegasus
Encyclopaedia Library)contains the encyclopaedia based on
Discoveries and Inventions, Space, Physics, Chemistry and
Experiments. It is especially designed to fulfil the thirst for
scientific knowledge in children.
From A to Z and everything in between, here's a page-turning,
eyebrow-raising head-shaking collection of "too-werid-to-be-true"
facts.
For instance. Turkey vultures are big meat-eaters. But they hate to
kill. Instead, they feast on succulent leftovers...like roadkill
Potent stomach acids help them digest the "ripe" meat. Yum....
The longest worm in the world measure as astounding 180 feet long
A man in Minnesota claims to have wound the world's largest twine
ball: it's more than twelve feet around and weighs more than 21,000
pounds
Want to know how to speak like a spy, make a balloon sword or
hypnotize a chicken? This is the book for you. From the weird and
wonderful to the hilarious and record breaking, it's packed with
over 500 fun facts and intriguing things that every kid should
know.
This enthralling children's encyclopedia answers more than 200
questions that curious kids ask about science. Why does chocolate
melt? Where does wind come from? How do we know dinosaurs existed?
This fully-updated, fact-packed kids' book answers all kinds of
questions children have about how the world works, and some they
haven't even thought of! Children ages 7-9 can enjoy learning about
all aspects of science, from animals, plants, and the human body,
to forces and magnets, light, sound, and space. Each page asks a
new question, and answers it with clear, simple text alongside
amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids
understand all the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. DK's
Why is the sky blue? is the ideal science book to spark curiosity
and amaze any child interested in the world of scientific
discovery. This fascinating science encyclopedia for kids features:
- More than 200 questions about science, such as "What is a metal?"
and "How do we see colours?" in an engaging question and answer
format - Information presented in bite-sized chunks, and images
clearly captioned and labelled in classic DK style - Six chapters,
covering: the living world, the human body, the material world,
energy, forces and movement, and our planet - "Quick quiz" boxes
that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia
about scientific concepts This revised edition of DK's science
encyclopedia includes the latest discoveries in scientific
exploration and answers children's biggest questions about
scientific exploration! Young minds can learn all about forces and
energy, materials, the human body, the living world, and our
planet.
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