The Construction Alphabet Book


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For fans of all things that go this noisy alphabet book explores construction equipment from A to Z. Find out about these construction machines and more, from a huge saw that cuts through roads to a massive vacuum that sucks up boulders. You'll even learn a quick and easy recipe for concrete. Rock crushers, jackhammers, and wrecking balls will delight the youngest of readers learning their ABCs. Jerry Pallotta's trademark humor punctuates the informative text. Vibrant oil paintings bring to life a busy construction site.




Alphabet Under Construction


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A mouse works his way through the alphabet as he folds the "F," measures the "M," and rolls the "R." Includes an alphabet work schedule poster.




Standard Letters for Building Contractors


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Whenever a contractor undertakes work using one of the standardbuilding contracts, however small the job, he will be involved inwriting a good many letters. Some will be formal notices he isrequired to give; others will be letters it is prudent to send. This book provides a set of over 270 standard letters for usewith the standard forms of building contract and sub-contract andaims to cover all the common situations which contractors willencounter when involved in a contract. The letters are for usewith: JCT 98 Design and Build Form WCD 98 Intermediate Form IFC 98 Minor Works Agreement MW 98 GC/Works/1 (1998) JCT Standard Form of Domestic Subcontract (2002) DOM/2 (1998) NSC/C (1998) NAM/SC (1998) GC/Works/SC (2000) The new edition takes account of substantial revisions to thestandard forms of contract and introduces the new JCT DomesticSubcontract and the form of subcontract for use with GC/Works/1(1998). New features include withholding notices and lettersconcerning adjudication. The book comes with a free CD, which includes all the letters,and which can be used with both Word and Word Perfect on PC andMacintosh machines. Although primarily written for contractors, the book will alsobe of use to subcontractors.




Letters to a New Developer


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Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers. Wouldn’t it be nice to learn from others’ career mistakes? “Soft” skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or, worse, never learned. Understanding these competencies and how to improve them will make you a more effective team member and a more attractive hire. This book will teach you the key skills you need, including how to ask questions, how and when to use common tools, and how to interact with other team members. Each will be presented in context and from multiple perspectives so you’ll be able to integrate them and apply them to your own career quickly. What You'll Learn Know when the best code is no code Understand what to do in the first month of your job See the surprising number of developers who can’t program Avoid the pitfalls of working alone Who This Book Is For Anyone who is curious about software development as a career choice. You have zero to five years of software development experience and want to learn non-technical skills that can help your career. It is also suitable for teachers and mentors who want to provide guidance to their students and/or mentees.




Alphabet Rescue


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While on vacation in Alphabet City, Little e and the other lowercase letters repair an old fire truck and come to the rescue when a fire engulfs the letter-making factory.




Standard Letters in Architectural Practice


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Architects and contract administrators spend a great deal of timewriting letters of various types. Many of them are routine andrepetitive in character, but they require proper consideration ifpotentially dangerous liability situations are to be avoided. This book provides some 285 standard letters for use at allstages of project administration. To assist the user, they aregrouped into sections which correspond with the RIBA Plan of Work:the aim is to cover all the common situations encountered inpractice. The book has been revised to take account of the latest contractrevisions and many letters have been added. Unless otherwisestated, all letters are suitable for use with: JCT 98 WCD 98 IFC 98 MW 98 GC/Works/1 (1998) The latest edition also takes account of the three new RIBAStandard Forms of Agreement for Appointment of an Architect:SFA/99, CE/99 and SW/99 Although primarily written for architects and contractsadministrators, the book will also be of use to project managersand employers’ agents under WCD 98. Contractors will alsofind much of interest.







Step-by-Step Cover Letters


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Finally, a companion to the groundbreaking Step-by-Step Resumes workbook. Step-by-Step Cover Letters uses a foolproof system of paragraph starters and an overall framework to help readers easily build outstanding cover letters that will get interviews and job offers.




The Letters are Lost!


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When a set of alphabet blocks disappears, the hunt is on to put them back in order.




Letters to Open When...


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When you can't be there in person, be there in spirit. Write now. Read later. Treasure forever: Letters to Open When. offers a meaningful way for friends, family, and long-distance loves to be there in spirit when they can't be there in person. The gift-giver fills this book of letters with pep talks and good cheer, seals each envelope with a sticker, and gifts this keepsake for future opening. The recipient gets to break the seals to find the greatest gift: their loved one's encouraging words whenever they need them the most. • Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like "Open when you're looking for inspiration.," "Open when you need a pep talk.," "Open when you need to make a big decision.," and "Open when you need a good laugh," plus two blank letters to write your own • Makes a great encouragement, thinking about you, cheer up, friendship and long-distance relationship gift • Created by Lea Redmond, the author of the bestselling Letters to My. book series that has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide Fans of Letters to My Love, Letters to My Daughter, and Letters to My Son will love Letters to Open When.. A pep talk, some advice or encouraging words are just a letter away. Letters to Open When. includes 12 prompted letters that will inspire, motivate, and cheer up. Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this time capsule to your special someone!