East Wind: West Wind is told from the eyes of a traditional Chinese girl, Kwei-lan, married to a Chinese medical doctor, educated abroad. The story... follows Kwei-lan as she begins to accept different points of view from the western world, and re-discovers her sense of self through this coming-of-age narrative.

In the fourth edition, Easy Access has a new value price, making it more affordable then ever before. And with new integrated references to Catalyst... 2.0--the premier online resource for writing and research--it is the only value-priced handbook available to feature an easy-to-use tabbed format and access to premium online content.

An exceptionally clear and accessible reference and workbook for anyone who wants to learn Arabic Easy Arabic Grammar is both a handy grammar... reference and a primer/workbook for beginning to intermediate-level students of Arabic. Clear structural explanations and practice activities make it a perfect companion for formal language classes as well as any self-teaching course.

A valuable assortment of teacher/student duets in their original form written by teachers and composers during the 18th and 19th centuries. Arranged in... order of difficulty, the student parts are limited to a single five-finger position and fall primarily within the grand staff reading range. Each book includes works by such composers as Diabelli, Gurlitt, Bercucci, Wohlfahrt, Berens and others.

As the only "clean and sober dating" book on the market, Easy Does It Dating Guide offers a frank yet lighthearted view of what "normal" dating looks... like. Sometimes humorous, always honest, this guide addresses unique relationship/dating issues that people in recovery from addiction often experience, including how much information to share about their past, whether they should date other addicts in recovery, and what to do if they are attracted to a problem drinker or drug user. Plus readers will find great information about how to determine when they are ready to date, what commitment and intimacy really mean, and what to expect when children, divorce, or a history of sexual abuse are part of the dating picture.

Easy-to-read and well-organized, this one-of-a-kind resource offers a basic introduction in both electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies... (NCS). Inside, readers will find expert guidance on how to perform and interpret EMGs as well as the fundamental principles of electrodiagnostic testing. Readers will also find coverage of the testing of the most common conditions encountered in daily practice. At-a-glance tables, combined with clear illustrations showing the correct needle placement for each condition, and a convenient pocket size, make this the ideal reference to carry on the go or have on hand in the lab.Provides a quick presentation of just the basic facts needed by the beginner.Includes illustrations on how to perform basic nerve conduction studies and needle EMG, providing two resources in one.Reviews commonly encountered conditions to assist the reader with turning theory into practice.Presents quick access to information on the most common conditions seen in practice.Features at-a-glance tables that concisely present complicated information.Depicts precise needle placement through unique computer-generated illustrations.

The fun and easy way to quickly enhance basic reading skills--now with CD-ROMs! Easy French Reader is based on the premise that the best way to learn... a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for the raw beginner to intermediate-level language learner, this book features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow you to rapidly build your comprehension. The additional CD-ROM contains recordings of more than twenty-five passages featured in the book, which can be used with a CD player, downloaded to an iPod or other mp3 player, or heard via computer where the text can simultaneously be viewed on screen.

This groundbreaking book shows beginners and experienced gardeners alike how to create gorgeous gardens with the easiest, colorful, low water plants the... south has to offer. Learn about annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that thrive with little or no irrigation and only require minutes of care per year - plants that can breeze through hot, humid, southern summers while attracting butterflies, birds and hummingbirds. Shop for plants like a pro by taking the book with you to garden centers and checking out the latest information on the newest plants around from people who have grown them! Create traffic-stopping color combinations from the over 150 easy examples shown. The book is extremely easy to follow, with thousands of color photographs, as well as many budget gardening tips. For Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, north Florida, and north and central Louisiana.

Expert step-by-step information, including tips and trade secrets, for how to layout, cut, and construct tops and t-shirts, skirts, and pants. Sewers of... all skill levels have relied on Tauntons acclaimed Easy Guides for step-by-step guidance on how to craft a wardrobe full of simple yet stunning garments. Now Taunton has combined three of our most popular fiber arts classics Easy Guide to Sewing Tops & T-Shirts, Easy Guide to Sewing Skirts, and Easy Guide to Sewing Pants to create a must-have reference. A gold mine of reassuring and reliable information, this jumbo-size collection makes it easy to make any number of tops, t-shirts, skirts, and pants. The authors have created a guide that is filled with top-notch instruction, time-saving tips, and valuable trade secrets.

The quick, easy, enjoyable way to learn how to read Italian This new addition to the popular Easy Reader series allows beginners to start reading... Italian right away and intermediate learners to hone their reading skills. Rather than relying on dry grammar rules, EasyItalian Reader features engaging readings on Italian history, people, and contemporary literature that rapidly build comprehension, progressing in difficulty as readers’ abilities increase. Helpful review sections, comprehension questions, and proficiency-building games are included throughout to reinforce what is learned. Easy Italian Reader: Provides timesaving new vocabulary footnotes Includes exercises and an answer key to test understanding Offers insights into Italian culture