Do you have a working knowledge of Spanish but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue & eliminate basic errors & slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken & written Spanish is presented & analysed across a whole double page with explanations as to where & why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar spelling false friends pronunciation & cultural faux pas sections. There's even free downloadable audio content available to help you with your pronunciation. Polish your Spanish with this brand new series from Teach Yourself
- the No. 1 brand in language learning. 50 ways to improve your Spanish touches all essential bases & is divided into the following easily digestible sections: Only got a minute? A 60-second introduction to Spanish to get you started. Only got five minutes? Get to grips with Spanish & its common pitfalls even if you're short of time. Only got ten minutes? Use your free time wisely to learn something about the Spanish language. Insights Instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on Keith Chambers' many years of experience. Test yourself Tests online to keep track of your progress. Articles Extra information to keep you motivated. Summaries Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Grammar Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Pronunciation Don't sound like a tourist
- polish your pronunciation before you go. Audio Downloadable audio support online to help with key areas
- iPod/MP3 compatible.


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Is this the right book for me? Designed for the very many parents of babies with sleeping difficulties this is a practical solution-focused & objective guide to helping your baby get the rest they need. This book gives you the tools you need to find the solution that most suits you whatever the difficulty. It draws on the very latest research & clinical expertise to address the needs of babies at each stage of early development offering case studies tips & helping you to devise a sleep plan with which you feel truly comfortable. It will address a variety of different special needs from colic to night terrors in older toddlers & will also provide welcome support for other carers & family members from babysitters & childminders to grandparents & siblings. Written by a qualified health visitor & independent sleep expert with a proven track record it will enable all parents to regain a sense of empowerment motivation & emotional wellbeing &
- even more importantly
- help babies to get the rest they need when they need it. Andrea Graces Gentle Sleep Solutions
Includes:: Chapter 1: Sleep: the facts & background The nature of your babys sleep REM & NREM sleep REM sleep in babies NREM sleep in babies The sleep cycles Biological clock How much sleep do babies need? Chapter 2: What every baby needs for a good nights sleep Bed-time routines Getting the timing right Sleep triggers Bath time Other sleep cues Safe sleeping for babies: how to reduce the risk of cot death Day-time naps Does your child have a sleep problem? Chapter 3: Sleep advice for the first six months Nought to six weeks Six weeks to four months Four to six months Why do babies cry? Coping with a crying baby How to settle a crying baby during the night Babies who will sleep only in your arms Feeding at night
- to feed or not to feed? Chapter 4: Sleep advice for six- to twelve-month old babies Is your baby still waking during the night? Teething Becoming more mobile What do I do if my baby wont lie down? Separation anxiety Why wont my baby sleep in her cot? Introducing solids Day-time naps between six & twelve months The older baby who will sleep only in your bed Dropping night breast feeds Dropping night bottle feeds Chapter 5: Sleep advice for one- to two-year-olds Suddenly refusing to go to bed The changing face of day-time naps The great dummy debate Babies who have good settling skills but still wake during the night Early waking Climbing out of the cot Chapter 6: Family life Brothers & sisters Bringing up your baby alone Twins & triplets Adopted babies A guide for grandparents...and sisters brothers aunts uncles & best friends How does paid childcare fit into the picture Chapter 7: Special babies Teething Colic Reflux Head banging Vomiting Eczema Babies with longer-term medical conditions Chapter 8: Getting ready for change Keeping a sleep diary What kind of a sleep problem does your baby have...and why? Aiming for a goal Getting motivated Taking care of the practicalities...and caring for yourself Chapter 9: Taking control & helping your baby to sleep well Choosing the method that will work for you Designing your babys sleep plan Making it work A word about naps & timing Evaluating your success & getting the support you need What if your sleep plan hasnt worked? Chapter 10: Keeping on the right track Going on holiday Moving house A new baby in the family Your own sleep needs Enjoying the fruits of your success.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right book for me? Do you want to make smart choices & win at the track? Whether you are a novice better or an experienced punter it has all the tips & advice to help you spot a winner & enjoy this popular national pastime. This new edition has been been brought right up-to-date with interactive features. It explains not only such basics as the form & the nature of the races but will also explain in full where to bet how to bet & how to do so successfully. It offers full & unique coverage of the latest phenomena such as internet betting online betting exchanges & spread betting. It also gives you vital tips in addition to providing practical information on how to avoid credit card fraud & how to make a successful selection. Back a Winning Horse
Includes:: Chapter 1: Horse racing Origins of horse racing Thoroughbred horses Types of racing Grading of racing Handicaps Conditional races Gambling on horse racing A day at the races Owning a racehorse Racing around the world Chapter 2: Racecourse betting On-course bookmakers Tote betting Pari-mutuel Bookmaking Understanding the odds Factors affecting prices Placing a tote bet Chapter 3: Betting shops Types of price Disadvantages of using a betting shop Writing a bet Bookmakers rules Types of bet Chapter 4: Remote betting Internet betting Types of internet betting Types of bet How bets are matched Ordering odds How to bet Spread betting Playing safe Telephone betting Chapter 5: Making your selection Factors you can assess Factors you cannot assess Gathering information Systems Effect of the draw at British & Irish racecourses Chapter 6: Betting tips Be aware of rules Appreciate your chances of winnin How bookmakers make a profit Keep records of your gambling Set a budget Staying in control Take account of all costs Be selective Take your time Maximize returns Be realistic How bookmakers try to make you spend more money Ground Type of race Betting on handicap races Number of runners Backing favourites Take the best price Making the best bet Betting each way Bets to avoid Placing large bets Big winners Steamers Collecting winnings Betting exchanges Hedging Dutching Syndicate betting Chapter 7: Checking results & calculating winnings Checking results Disputes with bookmakers Calculating winnings Using a ready reckoner.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right book for me? An easy-to-follow guide to basic mathematics Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths & overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas including decimals percentages measurements & graphs & applies them to everyday situations games & puzzles to give you understanding quickly & enjoyably. Basic Mathematics
Includes:: Chapter 1: Reasons to be cheerful about mathematics Is this book really for me? Can I succeed now if I failed at school? Hasn't maths changed since I was at school? Will it help to use a calculator? Can I help my child? Chapter 2: The magic numbers machine Numbers numbers everywhere Saying hello to your calculator Introducing the counting numbers Ordering numbers Tens & units Hundreds thousands & beyond Children & numbers Chapter 3: Calculating with numbers Properties of numbers Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing Knowing what sum to do Chapter 4: Fractions Facing up to fractions What is a fraction? How to picture a fraction Fitting fractions into the number line What are equivalent fractions? Adding & subtracting fractions Multiplying & dividing fractions Ratio & proportion Chapter 5: Decimals Decimal fractions What is the point of the decimal point? Using the four rules with decimals Dividing fractions An overview of decimals Chapter 6: Percentages What is a percentage? Changing a fraction to a percentage Why bother with percentages? Chapter 7: Measuring What do we measure? Why do we measure? How do we measure? How accurately should we measure? Imperial & metric units Chapter 8: Statistical graphs Barcharts & piecharts Scattergraphs & line graphs Misleading graphs Chapter 9: Using a formula Is algebra abstract & irrelevant? Algebra as shorthand Calculating with formulas Proving with algebra Chapter 10: Puzzles games & diversions Chapter 11: Spreadsheets An overview of a spreadsheet Why bother using a spreadsheet? Using a spreadsheet Number sequences on a spreadsheet Percentages on a spreadsheet What else will a spreadsheet do? Chapter 12: Diagnostic quiz Quiz Solutions to the quiz Detailed comments on the solutions.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right book for me? A straightforward guide to plumbing & central heating tasks Master Basic Plumbing & Central Heating is a straightforward guide to such easy yet frequently mysterious tasks as replacing a radiator or changing a tap; it also offers ample help for such crises as blocked toilets & frozen pipes. It will tell you all about the layout of a house & water system then show you how to undertake basic emergency repairs; complete small & achievable projects; & even tackle bigger things like installing a bathroom suite or plumbing in a dishwasher. With plenty of illustrations step-by-step guides a full glossary & a whole chapter on how & when to call in expert help this book is perfect for you if you dread the expense of call-out charges & labour. Master Basic Plumbing & Central Heating
Includes:: Chapter 1: The plumbing in your home Incoming cold water supply Cold supply inside the dwelling The storage cistern The toilet flushing cistern Hard & soft water Water softeners & water conditioners The above-ground drainage system The below-ground drainage system Protective equipotential earth bond Chapter 2: Hot water in your home Gas installations Oil installations Flues & ventilation for gas- & oil-burning appliances Hot water supply Hot water storage systems Direct systems of hot water supply Indirect systems of hot water supply Instantaneous systems of domestic hot water supply Thermal storage systems of hot water supply Choice of domestic hot water supply Chapter 3: Domestic central heating Radiant heating Central heating systems using radiators Radiators & heat emitters The boiler Heating controls Protecting heating systems Chapter 4: Emergencies & contingency work 1 Turning off the water supply Draining water from the various systems A dripping tap Water leaking from the body of a tap Lack of water flow from a tap Toilet will not flush Toilet continuously discharging water into the pan Toilet or storage cistern overflowing Toilet leaks when it is flushed Chapter 5: Emergencies & contingency work 2 Burst pipes Noises from the pipework Hot water problems Blockages to the waste water pipework Smell of gas fumes Chapter 6: Plumbing processes Corrosion Pipework used for water supplies Copper pipework & fittings Bending copper tube Plastic pipework & fittings for hot & cold pipework Specialist plumbing tools Chapter 7: Ancillary works & maintenance Employing a qualified professional Gas or oil boiler maintenance Gas fire maintenance General plumbing maintenance Chapter 8: Undertaking small plumbing projects Installing a washing machine or dishwasher Installing a water softener Making a branch connection to the existing vertical soil pipe Installing an outside tap Removing a radiator to decorate behind it Repairing the incoming water supply main Replacing the supply main Installing a new storage cistern Faulty immersion heaters Insulating to prevent freezing & frost damage Installing new guttering & rainwater pipes Installing a new WC suite Installing a new sink basin or bath taps Installing a new sink basin or bath Installing a shower cubicle Replacing a shower booster pump.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right book for me? From weighing up the pros & cons of jumping ship in the first place to establishing & maintaining a successful solo enterprise this book is all you need to make the leap to working alone. All aspects of setting up a new business are covered including:
- managing resources time clients etc.
- establishing good working practices & maintaining a desirable work/life balance for those who choose to work from home.
- getting the financial aspects right
- one of the biggest pitfalls in going it alone.
- being a five to niner
- building up a business in your spare time while still employed. Practical examples of best (and worst) practices are provided gleaned from interviews with dozens of people from across the globe who are successful solo workers. Be your own Boss contains hundreds of relevant examples & genuine tried & tested tips & practices which really work. Complete Mathematics
Includes:: Chapter 1: Weighing options Chapter 2: Are you cut out to be your own boss? Chapter 3: Staying put Chapter 4: Quitting your job Chapter 5: What becoming your own boss actually means
- & how to do it Chapter 6: Setting up your solo work life Chapter 7: Effective home working Chapter 8: Accentuating the positives of being your own boss Chapter 9: Maximizing home-office potential Chapter 10: Targets & planning Chapter 11: Mobile working Chapter 12: Working 5 to 9 Chapter 13: IT for the solo worker Chapter 14: Accounting for successful business Chapter 15: Dealing with clients. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Is this the right book for me? Beat Low Self-Esteem with CBT will give you the skills you need to overcome a lack of self-esteem making it easier for you to deal with tough times & leaving you a happier & more confident person. A complete program for changing your self-image it takes you step-by-step through every aspect of confidence with exercises to accompany each stage & short-term 'personal assignments' that will give you long-term benefits & lasting results. Beat Low Self-Esteem with CBT
Includes:: Chapter 1: Great self-esteem: what is it? What is self-esteem? Childhood origins Adulthood: time to tackle low self-esteem Introducing your Personal Fault Finder The importance of risk taking The consequences of low self-esteem Introducing self-acceptance Your personal view of yourself Goal setting Chapter 2: Thinking your way out of low self-esteem Identifying the problem The different levels of thinking Beliefs versus facts Negative thoughts assumptions & beliefs Rules for living The role of emotion in low self-esteem Self-defeating behaviour Replacing self-defeating thoughts Tackling negative beliefs Bringing your positive qualities into focus Chapter 3: The perfection trap What is perfectionism? Challenging perfectionistic beliefs Developing healthier values Chapter 4: Defeat low self-esteem by developing self-acceptance Developing self-acceptance Healthy versus unhealthy self-acceptance Chapter 5: ' It's not my fault: life is against me' The low self-esteem victim Self-pity: blaming yourself rather than others Taking responsibility for your feelings Don't give up Chapter 6: Increase your self-esteem through assertiveness The role of assertiveness in good self-esteem Assertiveness skills The four behaviour types Behaving assertively Being assertive with yourself Your assertive rights Chapter 7: Act your way to good self-esteem ' Faking' good self-esteem Master confident body language Cultivate a confident expression Develop a confident-sounding voice First impressions Chapter 8: Body image Is your body image a problem? How does poor body image affect you? Say ' Goodbye' to poor body image Making changes Chapter 9: Becoming an optimist Increasing optimism Positive thinking Chapter 10: Self-esteem & relationships Why low self-esteem blights relationships How to gain confidence in your relationship Using openness & honesty Surviving a break-up with your self-esteem intact Chapter 11: Developing emotional strength What is resilience? The characteristics of resilience Develop emotional strength by improving resilience Sources of resilience Understanding resilience as a process Developing resilience Chapter 12: Developing as a person to increase self-esteem The keys to the kingdom: your values Which values are important to you? Creating your personal plan Working on your values Tackling serious errors of judgement Deeply held negative feelings Feedback from others can be helpful Moving forward: your goal plan.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Bookkeeping & accounting are crucial skills that no business can be without. Written by Roger Mason a leading business accountant this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order keep control of the books. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points & at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons & diagrams throughout to help make this book a more enjoyable & effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! ...

Is this the right book for me? Do you want to be able to understand & use British Sign Language confidently? All you need is this best-selling course. Learn everyday useful BSL through real-life situations that make the grammar & vocabulary easy & memorable. Hundreds of line illustrations throughout the book & constant references to video clips on the DVD make learning fast & fun. British Sign Language (BSL) is used in the United Kingdom. The number of Deaf people in the UK using BSL has been put at about 50 000; there are in addition many more hearing people who use BSL to communicate with Deaf users. Sign languages are not related to spoken languages & BSL is completely different for example from American Sign Language. Sign language conveys meaning through the use of space & movement of the hands body face & head. We know that many hearing people are keen to learn BSL (it is a very popular evening class course for example). But there is a lack of good teaching materials written in English for hearing learners of BSL which this course fills. Get Started in British Sign Language follows the BSL curricula taught currently in colleges (Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People CACDP & Institute of BSL) & therefore will be able to be used as support material by learners as well as providing a complete grounding in the structure & grammar of BSL. Why is this the best course on the market?
- It's Deaf-led (so often deaf people are not in charge)
- It has Deaf authenticity (a bit like a Black person writing a book on Black Culture)
- It has a Deaf illustrator (how many BSL books are illustrated by a Deaf person? Go on check)
- It has Deaf authors (Yes go on & check! Authors not 'contributors'!)
- It has a DVD which can be downloaded to a phone computer TV laptop (the possibilities are endless)
- It's fun (just like the other Teach Yourself books)
- The format is clear
- lots of hand holding (you never need to ask 'what does this mean?')
- Only BSL experts who are deaf are used as authors & advisers (not hearing professors) Teach Yourself British Sign Language
Includes:: Chapter 1: Starting out with BSL structure Chapter 2: More about Deaf people Chapter 3: BSL Structures Chapter 4: Deaf culture & BSL etiquette Chapter 5: Introduction to facial expressions Chapter 6: Asking 'wh-' questions Chapter 7: Asking 'yes'/'no' questions Chapter 8: More about questions Chapter 9: How to use facial expressions Chapter 10: BSL mouth patterns Chapter 11: Starting out with fingerspelling Chapter 12: Learning to fingerspell Chapter 13: Reading fingerspelling Chapter 14: Fingerspelling signs.. . Chapter 15: Using fingerspelling in conversation Chapter 16: Other fingerspelt words: months Chapter 17: Starting out with placement Chapter 18: Describing a room Chapter 19: Introduction to referent handshapes Chapter 20: Understanding switching Chapter 21: Describing a room from memory Chapter 22: Understanding someone describing a scene from memory Chapter 23: Starting out with directions Chapter 24: Directions
- describing localities Chapter 25: Complex directions: adding more information Chapter 26: Using directions with landmarks Chapter 27: Colours Chapter 28: What next?










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Is this the right book for me? Covering all aspects of this fascinating faith from the teachings of the Buddha to the practicalities of pursuing a Buddhist way of life Buddhism
- an Introduction is an informative & accessible introduction to this major world religion. Learn about the origins of Buddhism its place in society today & the challenges it faces for the future. Buddhism: An Introduction
Includes:: Chapter 1: Buddhists & Buddhism Who are Buddhists? The Three Jewels The Three Refuges Buddhist Practice In conclusion Chapter 2: The life of the Buddha The Buddhas significance The Four Sights Going forth Self-mortification The enlightenment Turning the wheel of the dharma The mission The growth of the Sangha Paranirvana In conclusion Chapter 3: The Buddhas teaching The first Nobel Truth: all is suffering (dukkha) The second Noble Truth: the origins of suffering (samudaya) The third Noble Truth: the cessation of suffering (nirodha) The fourth Noble Truth: the path to the cessation of suffering (magga) Chapter 4: Buddhist scriptures & schools The Theravada Scriptures The Mahayana Scriptures Pure Land Buddhism The Chan & Zen Schools The Tibetan Scriptures In conclusion Chapter 5: Meditation & devotion 1 Mind & heart 2 Heart & mind 3 Devotion as homage 4 Salvific devotion In conclusion.. . Chapter 6: Ethical conduct Sila skilfulness The practicality of buddhist ethics Working on yourself & others The precepts & the dharma Renunciation In conclusion Chapter 7: Moral Issues The natural world Human society In conclusion Chapter 8: The social order Ordination Celibacy Weddings & marriages Family life Death & dying In conclusion Chapter 9: Festivals & ceremonies Theravada festivals Tibetan festivals Japanese & Chinese festivals Western Buddhist festivals In conclusion Chapter 10: Budhist today: East & West The spread of Buddhism Buddhism in India The revival of Buddhism Buddhism in South-East Asia Missionary activity Tibetan Buddhism Buddhism in the West In conclusion Chapter 11: Transition adaptation & influence: prospects for Buddhism in the twenty-first century Into the twenty-first century Views from the West Transmitting Buddhism to a new generation In conclusion Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & added
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