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"Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a How-To is full of tips and tricks to help kids create an informative guide, from using clear descriptive instructions to adding illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson's two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine's own personal experiences throughout her historic career.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
2nd edition.
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English
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"When most people think of a composer, they picture a bewigged genius like Mozart or Beethoven frenetically directing mighty orchestras in the ornate palaces of Vienna. While that may have been the case once upon a time, modern composers make themselves heard far beyond the classical conservatoire and concert hall. These days, soundtracks are in high demand in industries such as TV, film, advertising, and even gaming to help create immersive and exciting...
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Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves ... and down in the dirt.
11) Painless writing
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Offers techniques for improving writing style, shows how to create a template that can be used for writing research papers on all subjects, and includes practical exercises.
12) The 150 healthiest foods on earth: the surprising, unbiased truth about what you should eat and why
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Fair Winds Press
Pub. Date
[2017].
Edition
Revised edition.
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English
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"In this newly updated nutrition reference guide, acclaimed nutritionist and best-selling author Jonny Bowden debunks traditional food myths, saves the reputations of foods long suffering from bad publicity, and provides just the facts--so you can make good, health-conscious decisions about which foods you and your family should eat"--Page 4 of cover.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Explore how vegetarians can get the protein they need without turning to animal sources, how children can be provided the optimal exercise opportunities and nutrition to address their unique needs for growth, and how appropriate nutrition and exercise can help maintain and improve the quality of life for older adults.
14) Changing body composition through diet and exercise: Episode 3,How food is digested and absorbed
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Learn about the chemical reactions involved in digestion and absorption and the mechanisms of nutrient partitioning--how nutrients are moved into specific storage areas in your body. Armed with this knowledge, you'll understand why exercise is the best way to use your food to improve body composition!
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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While there are an infinite number of exercise strategies to choose from, only a few are scientifically proven to help you lose body fat. New studies examining the effects of exercise at the cellular level reveal the value of adding specific types of resistance training to any long-term fitness regime.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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It's a common--but erroneous--belief that the amount of fat you eat is directly proportional to the amount of fat on your body. To the contrary, the latest research shows why you need to add specific fats to your diet for optimal health and to meet your body composition goals.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Proteins play an integral role in almost every physical aspect and function of our bodies--from hemoglobin to hair to hunger, from mitochondria to metabolism to muscles. Examine the body's use of protein at the molecular level and learn the importance of incorporating high-biological-value protein into your diet.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Time to get started! Identify a few small changes to make to your nutrition and exercise programs, ones that seem the easiest to fit into your lifestyle. Set small, reachable goals that you're confident you can stick with--and you will be successful.
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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While caloric expenditure above resting levels is proportional to the duration and intensity of your exercise, small changes will make a difference, too--like consistently taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The most important aspect of your exercise program is to develop a plan you can stick to!
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The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Bioenergetics, the process of converting food into a usable form of energy, is directly related to overall metabolism. Learn about the chemical work of the body's three energy-producing systems, the fuel each uses, when each is activated--and how your fitness level significantly impacts your body's use of fat as a fuel source.
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