Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, Second Edition

 By Steve Krug, Publisher: New Riders Press
Pages: 216, Date: 2005-08-28

ISBN-10 : 0321344758
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Description:
Five years and more than 100,000 copies after it was first published, it's hard to imagine anyone working in Web design who hasn't read Steve Krug's "instant classic" on Web usability, but people are still discovering it every day. In this second edition, Steve adds three new chapters in the same style as the original: wry and entertaining, yet loaded with insights and practical advice for novice and veteran alike.

Don't be surprised if it completely changes the way you think about Web design.
Three New Chapters!
* Usability as common courtesy -- Why people really leave Web sites
* Web Accessibility, CSS, and you -- Making sites usable and accessible
* Help! My boss wants me to ______. -- Surviving executive design whims
"I thought usability was the enemy of design until I read the first edition of this book. Don't Make Me Think! showed me how to put myself in the position of the person who uses my site. After reading it over a couple of hours and putting its ideas to work for the past five years, I can say it has done more to improve my abilities as a Web designer than any other book.

In this second edition, Steve Krug adds essential ammunition for those whose bosses, clients, stakeholders, and marketing managers insist on doing the wrong thing. If you design, write, program, own, or manage Web sites, you must read this book." -- Jeffrey Zeldman, author of Designing with Web Standards

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StrengthsFinder 2.0 : Strengths-Based Leadership

By Tom Rath, Barry Conchie
Publisher: Gallup Press, Pages: 216,

Date: 2009-01-06, ISBN-10 : 1595620257
RAR PDF 6.5MB

Rath and Conchie have provided us with a helpful tool for fine-tuning our own leadership capacity.

Using statistical factor analysis of data in Gallup's database, the authors detail how balanced leadership teams have strengths within four Leadership Domains: Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Influencing, and Executing.

The authors relate that while individuals are rarely balanced, teams always should be. Leadership Teams operating in these four domains work both to serve the four primary needs of their constituencies and to execute their primary organizational responsibilities.

Using a recent Gallup review of data from 10,000 followers, the authors also report that followers report surprising agreement on four of their primary needs: trust, compassion, stability, and hope.

Leaders who use the code that comes with the book to take the online Strengthsfinder assessment (www.strengthsfinder.com) to determine their Top 5 Strengths are provided with a customized Strengths-Based Leadership report that help them understand their Top 5 Strengths and a Strengths-Based Leadership Guide that provides detailed advice on how to use each of their Top 5 Strengths to meet the four primary needs.

Leaders who read this book will have a deepened appreciation of both their own leadership abilities and of the degree to which they lead best when they work in team.

The four Leadership Domains and the four primary needs of followers provide leaders with a rich paradigm for considering new approaches in attacking organizational priorities.

Highly recommended.

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Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test (Book & CD-ROM)

By Jolene Gear, Robert Gear
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Pages: 616, Publication Date : 2006-09-11

Description: The Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test, Fourth Edition, helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the new TOEFL® iBT test and communicate effectively in an academic setting.

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL® Test, Fourth Edition, helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the TOEFL® iBT Test and communicate effectively in an academic setting.

Using an integrated skills approach that mirrors the structure of the TOEFL® iBT, this fully revised text is ideal for classroom use and self-study.

The book contains hundreds of skill-building exercises covering all of the question types in the exam and four practice tests.

A supporting skills section is provided to improve grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills. The CD-ROM includes the tests from the book plus three additional practice tests in an electronic format that simulates the online TOEFL® iBT test.

The audio program, available on Audio CDs or Audio Cassettes, contains conversations, lectures, and all listening material for all listening exercises and test questions.

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Kaplan PDF For TOEFL Paper-and-Pencil

Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Pages: 560, ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0743241371
PDF, Size 13 Mb

Kaplan's TOEFL® Exam Workbook with 3 Audio CDs, 3d Edition provides a complete review of all the material on both the computer-based and paper-based TOEFL® exam, plus targeted practice for all sections of the test.

This review, plus Kaplan's powerful test-taking strategies, makes TOEFL® Exam Workbook a highly effective tool to help you score higher on the TOEFL® exam and make yourself more competitive for admission to an American university.

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PDF : Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies, Second Edition

By Mona Baker, Gabriela Saldanha
Publisher: Routledge Pages: 680,
Publication Date: 2008-12-09 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415369304
Rar'd PDF ~ 4.5 MB's

Description Delivering a thoroughly revised and updated version of the most authoritative reference work in the field, this new and expanded edition of the "Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies" draws on the expertise of over ninety contributors from all over the world, providing an unparalleled global perspective which makes this volume unique.


Including approximately thirty new entries, the Encyclopedia presents a genuinely comprehensive overview of the rich and complex academic discipline of translation studies, and consists of two sections which cover the following key areas:
the conceptual framework of the discipline, including a wide variety of research topics, theoretical issues and practices; and, the history of translation in major linguistic/cultural communities, and a range of new entries, including the Irish, Korean and South African traditions.

With all entries alphabetically arranged, extensively cross-referenced and including suggestions for further reading, this text combines clarity with scholarly accuracy and depth, defining and discussing key terms in context to ensure maximum understanding and ease of use.

Practical and unique, this second edition of the "Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies" is an essential, one-stop resource for all students and teachers of translation, interpreting and literary theory.

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Ebooks For Gruber's Complete SAT Guide 2009 , 12th Edition)

By Gary Gruber, Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Pages: 1100, Publication Date: 2008-07-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 140221202X
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Description: More Than 7 Million Gruber Books Sold!
"The best book on the SAT" -CBS Radio
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"His methods make the questions seem amazingly simple to solve." -Library Journal
"Dr. Gruber knows the ins and outs of the SAT." -Los Angeles Times

Get the Skills That Unlock the Answers

With the explanation to a question, you can answer that one question. With the Gruber strategies, you can answer thousands of questions! These strategies show you how to think about problems best, and can be used consistently on every SAT test.

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101 Helpful Hints for IELTS Academic Modules

Author: Adams , G. & Peck , T.
Publisher: Adams and Austen Press
Format: P/Bk, ISBN: 0958760462
Publication Date: 2001

Description: '101 Helpful Hints for IELTS' has been designed for students preparing for the Academic version of the IELTS exam and to assist teachers conducting courses in IELTS exam preparation.
The practice tests are written in the current IELTS exam format, and increase in difficulty as students progress through the book. The book offers much more than the four practice tests included.

'101 Helpful Hints for IELTS' is a comprehensive study guide to the IELTS exam. The books can be used by the student for self-study or integrated into a course programme.

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HTML For Grammar in Plain English 3 Edition

By Harriet Diamond, Phyllis Dutwin
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series 3 edition
Pages: 368, Publication Date: 1997-01
1.4 MB ZIP containing HTML files.

Description:
The new edition of this favorite English grammar helper is especially useful to ESL students, adults preparing to take the GED, and high school remedial English students.
The authors explain grammar in commonsense language, avoiding technical terms, and familiarize students with with fundamentals of good sentence structure.


Twenty-two lessons demonstrate the elements of grammar, followed by sets of practice exercises and answer keys.

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Barron's Writing for the TOEFL iBT: Ebooks and Audio CD

(Barron's How to Prepare for the Computer-Based Toefl Essay)
By Lin Lougheed, Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 384, Publication Date: 2008-09-12
PDF 3o Mb AND MP3 32 mb

Description: Updated to reflect the most recent TOEFL iBT exam, this manual prepares students to succeed on the Test of English as a Foreign Language’s Independent Task, the all-important essay question, and on the Integrated Task, which combines reading, listening, and writing skills.

The author presents a simple three-step program to help students write like a native speaker of English.
 His coaching entails getting ideas, organizing details, and developing the topic into clear, grammatical written English.

He also provides exercises in proof reading and editing to transform the writing for both Tasks into a finished piece. Over 160 model essays and model integrated tasks are included for students to read and analyze.

Lectures typical of those presented on actual tests are contained on an audio CD enclosed with the book. Previous editions of this manual were titled How to Prepare for the TOEFL Essay.

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PDF For Cracking the GMAT, 2008 Edition

By Princeton Review
Publisher:   Princeton Review
Pages:   608, Publication Date:   2007-06-12
Size: 33MB, Scanned PDF

Description:
Cracking the GMAT brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts! The 2008 edition includes over 200 practice questions and exclusive free access to practice exams and further review online. In Cracking the GMAT, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Solve complex sentence correction problems by recognizing key errors
·Crack tough data sufficiency questions using simple techniques
·Practice online with full-length tests, lessons, and drills
·Get the most out of your prep time with the study plan that’s right for you

We give you plenty of practice problems to help you master our proven techniques. In addition, you can access 2 full-length GMAT practice tests online. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real GMAT—but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.

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Master the GMAT 2007 Edition

By Martinson., Publisher: Arco
Pages: 672, Publication Date: 2006-06-26
ISBN / ASIN: 0768923123

Description :
For complete prep for the GMAT, students know and trust ARCO. Now in its 13th edition, this no-nonsense guide includes intensive review of everything on the exam.

It also features essay-writing analysis, a CD with lectures, and a bonus practice test.

Features and benefits include: - The "Top Ten" test preparation tips from the experts - 6 full-length practice tests with detailed answers for each question - Special advice on writing a personal statement that shines - CD featuring author's Private Tutor Lecture series

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PDF For McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2008 Edition

By James Hasik, Stacey Rudnick, Ryan Hackney
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Pages: 493, Publication Date: 2007-06-06,
rar'd pdf with cover & bookmarks (5% recovery): 2.31MB

Description: WE WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED ON THE GMAT

We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw- Hill's GMAT to make sure you're ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you'll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by a team of renowned test-prep tutors.

Their innovative teaching methods and expert coaching will help you master every question type.

You'll also get vital access to practice problems, model GMAT essays, 6 full-length practice tests, and all the facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill's GMAT, we'll guide you step by step through your preparation program-and give you the tools you need to succeed.

* 6 full-length practice tests
* Practice problems with complete explanations
* Problem-solving techniques to boost your performance on all the most difficult question types
* Tips for writing outstanding GMAT essays
* Strategies for getting into the best MBA programs, from choosing the right program to surviving in school
* Online help including a practice GMAT and test-taking tips

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Nova's For GMAT Prep Course

By Jeff Kolby, Scott Thornburg
Publisher: Nova Press
Pages: 624, Publication Date: 2004-08
Rar'd PDF, 3.13 MB (3,285,597 bytes)

The authors tell you up front: "The GMAT is not easy--nor is this book." While that may seem daunting, the test is challenging for a reason, and if you want to get into the top business schools, you'll need to excel in a very competitive field.

If you're willing to work hard, the GMAT Prep Course will show you the ropes and get you to score your best.
Its refreshing, no-nonsense style reflects the authors' insistence that it is hard work, not tricks or insider knowledge, that brings success.

An orientation chapter sets the scene and guides you through the basics of what you'll find inside: overviews of each test section (including the essays) with lots of sample questions and in-depth analyses of correct and incorrect answers. No frills here, just lots of practice and some general help with the types of questions you should expect, such as analogies and data sufficiency.

While some readers might miss the flashy design or eye-catching logos of the competitors, the authors maintain that attention and diligence are all that's needed to beat the GMAT. If you're up to the challenge, get the GMAT Prep Course and start burning the midnight oil. --Rob Lightner

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For students : 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL

Author: Lynn Stafford-Yilmaz / Lawrence Zwier
Paperback: 208 pages; Dimension: 0.00 x 0.00 x 0.00 inches
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 24, 2005)
ISBN: 0071443282

For students whose first language is not English and who wish to study at a university with an English-based curriculum, no admittance test is more important than the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL helps you score well by arming you with the most important English vocabulary words commonly found on this crucial exam.

This timely guide also encompasses the recent changes made to the test, including the emphasis on conversation and spontaneous communication to mirror the interactive nature of the classroom. 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL also includes:

Activities such as paraphrasing, synonym and antonym exercises, and identifying prefixes and suffixes Strategies on how to incorporate new words into everyday vocabulary Chapters on identifying synonyms and paraphrasing sentences, roots, prefixes, and suffixes

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