Ruby Sisson Library

From the Publisher: This year, nearly half a million new recruits will take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery used by all branches of the United States Military. In addition, guidance counselors will administer the test to nearly one million high school students as a measure of occupational aptitude and for use in enrollment at vocational training schools. Kaplan ASVAB 2011 features comprehensive preparation for anyone studying for this...

Addresses all Language Arts sections of the GED including essential rules of English grammar, usage, and mechanics plus principles that contribute to being a better reader and writer. DVD's provide a large variety of practice examples and techniques for handling challenging reading passages, editing exercises, and essay prompts.

Provides a large variety of practice exercises from the SCIENCE sections of the GED exam covering diverse topics from life science, physical science, and earth and space science. DVD's include techniques involving challenging reading passages, graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, and fundamental principles governing scientific inquiry.

"[This book] takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced information as finding balance and marrying structure and form. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises, and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up...

Despite his HIV status, it is hard to feel sympathy for Jean, the 27-year-old hedonistic, bisexual Parisian filmmaker protagonist, because he lacks the basic decency to tell 17-year-old Laura that he is HIV-positive when they first make love. Written in precise yet feverish prose, the novel is a study in massive denial. Jean lives in the sexual fast lane, taking anonymous lovers and having an affair with Sammy, a moody sadomasochistic hooligan who...

Picture yourself conversing casually in Spanish. Learn Spanish with Pictures makes it possible! Supported by fun illustrations, these quick lessons teach you Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The pictorial aids are a helpful tool for all types of learning styles-perfect for kids as well as adults. Going beyond a simple phrasebook, this guide will help you learn Spanish intuitively. You'll begin with simple phrases and fluidly build on key concepts as...

"Knowing that no survival book can cover every conceivable aspect of surviving in every conceivable situation, in Total Survival, veteran survivalist James C. Jones delivers tips that cover the most likely needs of readers and for which there is useful and practical instruction. His goal is to share a variety of practical survival skills, principles, and ideas in an easy-to read format that will aid the reader in becoming stronger, safer, and more...

Offers accurate information on STDs and discusses anatomy, transmission, symptoms, medical treatment, terminology, and prevention. Despite the emphasis on safe sex in the era of HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections remain alarmingly common. Every year, more than 12 million people in this country will be diagnosed with one of the twenty STDs known to modern medicine--from familiar diseases like HIV and syphilis to conditions such as chlamydia...

"The secret to making sure your college years are the best of your life is making time for self-care. If you've been working for hours on your latest paper, take a walk around campus to get moving. If you're feeling tired after a long week of classes and activities, give yourself permission to say no to those Friday night plans and take a relaxing evening for yourself. Self-Care for College Students offers suggestions that help you tackle every aspect...

A collection of the best of The Harvard Lampoon --the spawning ground for Hollywood's elite comedy writers and New Yorker humorists--revealing the hidden gems from their 140-year history. Since its inception in 1876, The Harvard Lampoon has become a farm system for Hollywood's best and most revered comedy writers. Lampoon alumni can be found behind the scenes of sitcoms and late-night shows, including Saturday Night Live , The Simpsons , The Office...