Twelve months of high-quality photography of the work of thirteen noteworthy flame painters demonstrate why flame painting, which started in the hot rod world more than fifty years, is still going strong--arguably stronger than ever. At the heart of the flame painting universe are a handful of innovative artists who have pushed the tradition forward during the last half century.

Offers teachers engaging ways to weave real-life financial issues and personal money management into NCTM standards–based secondary mathematics lessons while meeting equity and accountability requirements.

Product Description: Flame painting first lit up the hot rod world more than 50 years ago—and it’s still burning strong.  At the heart of the art are a handful of innovators who have pushed the tradition to ever-greater heights over the past half-century—and these are the artists profiled in this book...read more

Product Description: Learn all the words and phrases you need to get the job done!Business Companion: Japanese provides just the right words for every business situation, from making introductions to closing the deal. You’ll also get the crucial information on Japanese culture that you’ll need to operate successfully in today’s global marketplace...read more

Product Description: Learn all the words and phrases you need to get the job done!Business Companion: Japanese provides just the right words for every business situation, from making introductions to closing the deal. You’ll also get the crucial information on Japanese culture that you’ll need to operate successfully in today’s global marketplace...read more

Product Description: Learn all the words and phrases you need to get the job done!Business Companion: French is the perfect business language reference for anyone–from beginner to advanced.This book is packed with • More than 1,000 phrases to help you handle any business situation, from introductions, to getting through on the phone, to hosting a business dinner and closing a deal• A unique industry-specific dictionary with more than 700 terms used in 25 key industries• A general business dictionary with more than 800 terms• 30 realistic dialogues set in common business situations• Expert tips on French culture and business etiquette• Important telephone numbers, addresses, and Web sites• Help with essential language and grammar...read more

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Looks at new tax laws governing retirement savings and discusses such topics as investment strategies, managing stock options, IRAs, 401(k) plans, social security, and estate planning. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Living Language brings more than 50 years of language expertise to this outstanding series for anyone who does business internationally, whether abroad, on the telephone, or via e-mail.  The Living Language Business Companion: German is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with German colleagues...read more

Product Description: Living Language brings more than 50 years of language expertise to this outstanding series for anyone who does business internationally, whether abroad, on the telephone, or via e-mail.  The Living Language Business Companion: German Handbook is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with German colleagues...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Living Language brings more than 50 years of language expertise to this outstanding series for anyone who does business internationally, whether abroad, on the telephone, or via e-mail.  The Living Language Business Companion: Chinese is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with Chinese colleagues...read more

Product Description: Living Language brings more than 50 years of language expertise to this outstanding series for anyone who does business internationally, whether abroad, on the telephone, or via e-mail.  The Living Language Business Companion: Spanish Handbook is a perfect phrasebook for any business situation, and provides cultural information essential to working with Spanish speaking colleagues...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Explains the essentials of financial mathematics, including percentages, conversions, break-even analysis, graphs, interest rates, and statistics (view table of contents)

Defines terms used in accounting, human resources, management, math, computers, economics, finance, government, insurance, the law, and real estate