A good grasp of grammar enables the foreign-language learner to build skill and confidence in communication. Here's the "ultimate," painless way for intermediate and advanced learners to brush up on the rules. Each grammatical concept is explained and then illustrated with lively sentence examples; extensive exercises offer practice at applying this knowledge in everyday conversation. Also included are "culture notes," authentic documents, vocabulary boxes, and verb charts, as well as a full answer key and index.

"Outstanding…classicclear illustrations aboundan exceedingly thorough, accurate, and up-to-date volume." (The Quarterly Review of Biology)

"A delightful book to read…I would recommend this book highlyfor any who seek to understand the biochemical basis of disease" (Annals of Clinical Biochemistry)

"…I believe this text fills an important niche, and in that niche it is very well done…a very useful text for those going into medicine.” (Biochemistry and Molecular Education, July-August 2002)

"a comprehensive biochemistry booknew material in key areas justifies the new edition" (Doody's Health, April 19, 2002)

"There are numerous good textbooks available for general biochemistry, but medical, pharmacy, and other health professional students often question the relevance of the extensive coverage given tosimpler organismsDevlin's textbook fills the needs of these students, with its strong emphasis on human biochemistryan excellent choice for a pharmaceutical or medical biochemistry course." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 45, No. 11)

"This is a welcome and relatively inexpensive volume for students of biochemistry and especially those involved with clinical biochemistry".(Cell Biochemistry & Function, June 2003) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry
"A delightful book to read. I would recommend this book highlyfor any who seek to understand the biochemical basis of disease" --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Some educators can teach by sheer instinct. But for most teachers, having a syllabus is crucial to providing a high-quality learning experience. Wether hand-scribbled note or elaborate blueprint, the syllabus enables teachers to balance their personal vision with the requisites of the class, needs of the students, and expectations of the school. A new book by Steven Heller provides design educators with a powerful tool for creating course syllabi for any type of subject and learning level. Co-published with the School of Visual Arts by Allworth Press, Teaching Graphic Design brings together forty-six syllabi and course descriptions from leading educators throughout the U.S.

Heller, who sifted through several hundred syllabi before making his choice, praises educators for their cooperative attitude: "When asked to submit to this volume not one teacher balked. In fact, they were extremely anxious to share their methods with others in the educational community." The selection process was more difficult, requiring a careful balancing between traditional courses and innovative models, detailed instruction guides and inspirational outlines, standard versus "eccentric" styles. The result is a mix of syllabi complete with weekly breakdowns, projects, and selected readings.

With a focus on graphic design studio classes, the syllabi are divided into three sections—undergraduate, graduate, and undergraduate and graduate levels—and range from classic courses such as Typography I and Photoshop to more innovative courses such as web, film, and game design. Highlights featured in Teaching Graphic Design include

* "Flash Intensive" by Natalie Zee, Susan Harris, Anna McMillan, and Josh Ulm
* "Corporate Culture and Alternative Visions" by Maud Lavin and Sol Sender
* "Music Design" by Stefan Sagmeister
* "Service Learning: Connecting Community and Design" by Elisabeth Charman and Susan Agre-Kippenhan
* Graphic Design Thesis: A Survivor’s Guide by Michael Vanderbyl, Leslie Becker, Jennifer Morla, Karen Fiss, Bob Aufuldish, and Mark Fox
* "Professional Practices in Design" by Terry Stone

"Knowing how other designers teach" is one of the most frequently expressed needs among today’s design educators. With Teaching Graphic Design, designers have the opportunity to see how their peers across the U.S. manage to teach demanding subject matter, engage their students through meaningful assignments, meet the expectations of their schools, and keep themselves motivated.

“I have enjoyed my use of this text and find it to be innovative and well able to challenge my students. It gives them the latest concepts and ideasand has an exciting 'real world' approach that helps me achieve my goals as an instructor in this discipline.”

Adna G. Howell, Delta College

“The Beebe book provides an explicitly stated 'other' orientation, unique among interpersonal communication texts.”

Janie Harden Fritz, Duquesne University

“I think the text gives a great selection of skills materials. The sections are both thoughtful and applicable to students of any age.”

“Overall, I think the Beebe et. al text is well written and very inclusive. Their pedagogical approach and content suggest good coverage of the material. I like the way they offer a topic, how it relates to us, and how to improve that aspect of communication.”

Lisa Orick, Albuquerque technical Vocational Institute

“The book is easy to read with a pleasant writing style and attractive visual presentations on the pages.”

James Pauff, Bowling Green State University

“The language and writing is clear and easy to follow. Once again, examples and illustrations are appealing to students.”

“The authors do a great job establishing a good balance between theory and skill application throughout the text.”

Heidi McGrew, Sinclair Community College

“I like the breakdown of Foundation, Skills and Relationships—this is very workable and makes a lot of sense to me.”

“It is helpful for the students to have the 'building skills' feature listed in the front of the text.”

Lori Wisdom-Whitley, Everett Community College

Written in a tough-love, sometimes cantankerous tone, this self-help book is not for those looking to explore their inner child or visualize away negative energy. No, this is pull-yourself-up-by-the- bootstraps advice from someone who's done just that. McGraw opens with a scene describing how he helped Oprah Winfrey survive--and win--the 1998 "Mad Cow" lawsuit in Texas, when she was having difficulty coping with the reality of what was happening to her. He helped her face the facts about the lawsuit, after which she was better able to participate in crafting a strategy to win it.

McGraw first forces you to take a good hard look at who you are by dissecting your personality. It may be painful to realize that you fall into the "Porcupine" or "Perfecto" or any of the other personality types McGraw delineates, but here it's true that there's no gain without pain, because (Life Law No. 4) "You Can't Change What You Don't Acknowledge." He then describes in depth all 10 "Life Laws"--the rules by which the world plays--that he learned the hard way. Laws such as "You Either Get It, or You Don't," "Life Is Managed; It Is Not Cured," and "You Have to Name It to Claim It" make up the bulk of the book and McGraw's realist philosophy.

If you learn and abide by the Life Laws and go on to create a Life Strategy, McGraw claims you will not only know yourself better and eliminate negative behaviors, you will also know how to reach any goal you set for yourself. --Stefanie Durbin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Amazon.com Audiobook Review
Author and reader Phillip McGraw is at the forefront of a group of self-help gurus rethinking Americans' decade-plus-long celebration of victimhood. Calling himself a realist, he outlines 10 ways to take responsibility for and change your life. His reading mirrors the style of the weekend motivational seminars he conducts, designed to spark the listener into action. The lively pace crackles with such gems as, "My dad had taught me there are times in life where you just don't want to miss a good chance to shut up." While tape 1's side A bogs down during an account of Oprah Winfrey's beef-industry battles, side B dives quickly into the meat of the audiobook, featuring anecdotes from McGraw's own life and the 10 "Life Laws"--the rules by which McGraw believes the world plays. (Running time: 5 hours, 4 cassettes) --Kimberly Heinrichs --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.