U.S. History


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U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.










How the Other Half Lives


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TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Book + Online


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REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Texas teacher candidates seeking a generalist certificate for early childhood and elementary school are required to take the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) test. REA's all-new test prep offers extensive coverage of the five subject areas assessed on the Core Subjects EC-6 exam: * English Language Arts and Reading & the Science of Teaching Reading (801) * Mathematics (802) * Social Studies (803) * Science (804) * Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education (805) The Core Subjects (291) test was launched in January 2015; it replaced the TExES Generalist (191) test. Whether you are a traditional college student or a career-changing professional, REA's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (291) with Online Practice Tests is designed to help you pass the test so you can get certified and start your teaching career. Written by a team of noted teaching experts led by award-winning Texas-based author Dr. Luis Rosado, this test prep is relevant, up-to-date, and practical. This is focused prep custom-built for the TExES Core Subjects exam EC-6, with the right blend of review and practice content. The book contains five targeted subject reviews that align with each Core Subjects subtest. To help set your study path and boost your confidence, we provide an online diagnostic test plus two full-length practice exams (one in the book and one online at the REA Study Center). Spanning more than 600 questions, the tests cover every domain and competency. In addition, computerized testing at the REA Study Center comes with automatic timing and scoring, as well as diagnostic feedback on every question to help you zero in on the topics that give you trouble now, so you can succeed on test day. REA's TExES Subjects EC-6 (291) is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach early childhood and elementary school.




TCOLE Test Secrets Study Guide


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** TCOLE Test Secrets helps you ace the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Test without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive TCOLE Test Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. TCOLE Test Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to TCOLE Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Law Enforcement Officers, Safe Exercise Programs, Cardiovascular Training, Strength Training, Anaerobic Training, Role of Fats, Basic Nutrients, Types of Stress, Managing Stress, Traumatic Event, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Symptoms of Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Commission Rules, Community Policing, Law Enforcement Code Of Ethics, Texas Penal Code, Federal Criminal Law, Prejudice, Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution, Right to A Jury, Waiver of Rights, Habeas Corpus, Jeopardy, Liberties of Speech, Family Violence Reports, Public Intoxication, Subpoenas, Autopsy, Probable Cause, Lawful Searches, First-Degree Felonies, Exceptional Sentences, Criminal Conspiracy, and much more...







TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) Secrets Study Guide


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***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam Secrets helps you ace the Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Texas Massage Therapy Written Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to NCE Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive review (varies depending on differences between NCETM/NCETMB exams) including: Nervous System, NCE Testing Tips, Five Element Theory, Acupuncture, Alexander Technique, 3 Doshas, Ayurvedic Massage, Ayurveda - The Basics, Craniosacral Therapy (CST), Lomi Lomi, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Feldenkrais, Myofascial Release, Polarity Therapy, Srotas (Channels In Thee Body), Kundalini, Reiki, Meridians, Shiatsu, Moxibustion, Thai Massage, Tuina, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Trigger-Point Therapy, Tsubos, Pulse Diagnosis, Esalen Massage, Yin And Yang Theory, Qi, Jing, Blood And Jin Ye: The Body's Vital Substances, Zero Balancing, The 7 Major Chakras, The Twelve Primary Qi Channels, Bindegewebsmassage, and much more...




TExES Health Ec-12 (157) Secrets Study Guide: TExES Test Review for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards


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TExES Mathematics/Science 4-8 (114) Flashcard Study System uses repetitive methods of study to teach you how to break apart and quickly solve difficult test questions on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards. Study after study has shown that spaced repetition is the most effective form of learning, and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive learning fun and fast. Our flashcards enable you to study small, digestible bits of information that are easy to learn and give you exposure to the different question types and concepts. TExES Mathematics/Science 4-8 (114) Flashcard Study System covers all of the most important topics that you'll need to know to be successful on test day.