Worlds first in-depth phrasebook of Japanese that also teaches the building blocks to build their own sentences. This is an ambitious new phrasebook for students who want to improve their speaking & listening skills. It features 1800 expressions for daily use in English & Japanese: Japanese presented in both native script & roman letters. Topics include basic greetings self-introductions talking about the weather getting around ordering at a restaurant visiting a Japanese friends home special events (birthdays funerals weddings babys birth) & much much more. What sets this book apart from others is its focus on sentence-level utterances. Many phrasebooks present lots of useful vocabulary but provide little or no guidance on how to use those words in actual sentences. The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook" shows you how Japanese sentences work then means that you can alter them by plugging in different words. All the sentences are of the sort learners are likely to use in Japan whether as students or professionals. Throughout the book key vocabulary is listed along the bottom of each page allowing learners to build on what they already know. & there are notes & special columns on usage & communication strategies. Best of all the book comes with 2 free CDs containing ALL the sentences read aloud in both English & Japanese so that readers can listen anywhere anytime. It features 1800 key expressions for making oneself understood in Japanese & 2 free practice CDs. Sentences are presented in real Japanese script side-by-side with roman transliterations making the book accessible to both serious students & casual learners. It

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This title offers an easy-to-follow program for mastering the wildly popular unstable weights that are revolutionizing body sculpting for women. Kettlebells those strange teapot-shaped weights are showing up in gyms everywhere for one simple reason
- they have transformed strength training & the art of sculpting muscles. Illustrating 100 step-by-step exercises with more than 250 black-&-white photos this book guides you though every aspect of kettlebell training & shows how to unleash their awesome potential to create lean toned & shapely muscles. Unlike the classic stable dumbbell that works only a few muscles at a time kettlebells because of their unwieldy shape require a myriad of muscles to fire during just a single action. The comprehensive workout plans in this book show you basic maneuvers like arm-toning curls & thigh-burning squats then go on to more challenging exercises such as core-strengthening windmills" & stomach-flattening "get-ups"."
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Certain challenges are often faced when learning how to knit. As a beginner you must acquire a basic understanding & the necessary tools & equipment. As your knitting improves you discover interesting principles behind each technique. As an expert your boundaries are limited only by your imagination. Ultimate Knitting Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of knitting -- from the first stitch you cast on to the care & maintenance of your projects. Whether youre a beginner or a seasoned expert the book boasts more than 400 step-by-step illustrations & diagrams to guide you through the process. With a simple format & cross-references on virtually every page this one-stop volume makes every aspect of the knitting process accessible to knitters of all ages. Workshops & tips inspire the knitter to learn something new about the craft. Theres even a chapter devoted to crochet. This is one resource that you will turn to time & time again. ...

It is widely recognized that coronary heart disease is largely preventable through good diet & a healthy lifestyle. Eating for a healthy heart means reducing saturated fat & cholesterol & the recipes in this guide have been specially created to provide a range of dishes for everyday eating. There are traditional dishes cooked with less fat such as Country Pork with Parsley Cobbler & also lots of new fresh ideas such as Red Pepper Soup with Lime. In addition to main meal recipes there are suggestions for hot low fat accompaniments & plenty of pasta & pizza recipes too. To round off there are quick snacks puddings & a selection of cakes breads & biscuits. ...

Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia is a revolutionary visual guide to the human body & the medical conditions that affect it which can sometimes be diagnosed simply by how a patient looks.A It features hundreds of fine photographs & startlingly precise medical illustrations that explain the human body & detail more than 400 medical conditions & illnesses from the most common & benign to the rarest & most serious. These illustrations were produced by a team of medical illustrators according to a rigorous methodology allowing for unprecedented views of the entire human body that have an unparalleled degree of realism. All illustrations were designed with the very latest technology & have been validated by a team of more than 300 physicians medical specialists & university professors. The entire human body is revealed & recreated through a unique approach to medical imagery. By precisely illustrating & examining every physiological system of the human body this comprehensive reference book gives the reader a base from which to understand illnesses & conditions & their symptoms including the mechanisms that cause cancer high blood pressure diabetes allergies depression & sleep disorders. For example the heart is examined in minute detail & then angina myocardial infarction atherosclerosis angioplasty & coronary bypass surgery are fully illustrated & discussed. The comprehensive coverage
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- Human cells blood the immune system.
- Skin bones & muscles.
- The nervous & sensory systems.
- The cardiovascular & respiratory systems.
- The digestive & urinary systems.
- The endocrine system.
- Reproduction childhood & adolescence.
- Alternative care.
- Medical devices from stents to prosthetic hips. There is also expert guidance on how to maintain good health & general topics such as pregnancy child growth nutrition physical exercise & ageing are also addressed. The expert biological & medical information is complemented by a practical index of symptoms that helps readers decide whether to consult a doctor or not. There is also a directory of resources for those wanting to access more information. From how organs work to what causes cancer to grow to whether or not vitamins are useful easy to understand descriptions & expert practical advice make Ultimate Medical Encyclopedia an essential guide to the well-being of the entire family."









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The Ultimate Paper Plane Kit contains everything you need to create 16 sleek & stylish paper planes! The book

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The latest volume in Collins & Browns bestselling Ultimate series reveals all the techniques you need to begin make beautiful projects in paper. First the chapter on tools materials & basic techniques will help you decide what equipment you will need to get started although for many of the techniques in the book not much more is needed than paper scissors & glue. Once youve got the basics covered you will be amazed at the variety of paper techniques there are to explore. Various paper treatments are covered in Colouring Decorating & Texturing. Learn how to make beautiful cards for family & friends in the Cardmaking chapter & add a special personal touch to gifts by making your own Envelopes Giftwrap & Gift Boxes. The Scrapbooking chapter is packed full of ideas on ways to preserve memories of trips & events. Decorative techniques can be found in the Papercutting & Origami chapters & there is a final chapter on Other Papercrafts which

Includes:: techniques such as papier mache decoupage quilling & advice on the best ways to make your own paper. Other titles in this series include: Ultimate Woodworking Bible (9781843405740) Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118) Ultimate Knitting Bible (9781843404507) Ultimate Quilting Bible (9781843404507) Ultimate Crochet Bible (9781843405634) & new for 2013 Ultimate Art Bible. Word count: 60 000

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With this practical handbook you can start to see PCOS symptoms improve in as little as 2 weeks. Based on the latest scientific research & the authors first-hand experience it will empower you to take back control of your body- & your life. Packed with all the essential information to naturally beat the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS authorities & fellow sufferers Colette Harris & Theresa Cheung will empower you to take back control of your body & beat naturally the often embarrassing symptoms of this syndrome including weight gain acne excess body hair mood swings depression & exhaustion. Packed full of the latest science up-to-date nutrition & the best in self-help & natural therapies their comprehensive book shows you how to: * Take control of your body with simple dietary changes * Reduce spots & excess hair * Boost body confidence & self-esteem * Choose the right supplements & best natural self-help remedies * Protect yourself from high blood pressure heart disease & diabetes ...

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The use of psychometric tests in job selection procedures is more prominent than ever & for unprepared candidates they represent a considerable challenge. The best-selling Ultimate Psychometric Tests" now in its second edition is the biggest book of its kind containing over 1000 practice test questions plus answers & explanations. Also including an overview of which companies employ which tests including L'oreal Sony HMV Toyota & IKEA among others it has plenty of advice on how to get test-wise. Providing sample questions from all the major types of test including verbal reasoning numerical reasoning personality questionnaires non-verbal & diagrammatic reasoning & IQ tests new tests include spatial recognition & visual estimation situational awareness tests as well as quantities & conversion tests." ...