Books with author Conrad Schmitt

Brad Jacobs has made a career out of “kill or be killed”.Some call him coldblooded. He’d argue that emotional sensitivity is no match for an AK47. Then he receives the call that changes everything.Brad’s mischievous cousin, Jessica Paul, has gone and got herself lost in the African jungle. They say the 26-year old treasure hunter has become disoriented, or run off with some local tribe. But Brad knows Jess. She wouldn’t leave her family behind in the name of adventure, or rebellion. Somewhere, someone— knows the truth. And in a land of deadly diseases, man-eating beasts and terrorist militias, this is one mystery he’s half-afraid of solving.If anyone can save her, it’s a tough bounty hunter with a crack team of military buddies. But the darkness waiting for them in the Ubangi Jungle is deadlier than any they’ve faced before, and this time, the stakes are so much higher. “Track Down Africa” is the first standalone novel in the electrifying Brad Jacobs Thriller series.

Designed for middle school students, Invitation to Languages introduces six major world languages: Spanish, French, Italian German, Latin and Japanese. Also included is an introduction to the concept of languages in general. Speaking and listening are stressed. Reading and writing are minor parts of the program. The emphasis is on FUN, with game-like activities. Many activities involve group work or physical activities.TEACHER’S EDITION gives the teacher information on how to present these languages.A VIDEO AND AUDIO PROGRAM support the material in the text. The Audio CDs provide support for teachers who may be teaching a language other than their major language. The video for Spanish and French reinforces conversational language skills. A complete package of OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES can be used for all languages.

YOUR FIRST-CLASS TICKET TO THE ENTIRE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD This comprehensive program encourages meaningful, practical communication by immersing your students in the language and culture of the French-speaking world. The rich resources help you meet the needs of every student. All the culture, diversity, and detail you want for your classroom―with none of the extra work. Bon voyage! Level 3 brings you a powerful set of teaching tools: . random access format: materials in each chapter can be taught independently of each other. . student-centered instruction:ideas for setting up a cooperative learning environment for all students, paired and group-work activities, out-of-class projects on topics related to the chapter theme, and many teaching suggestions at the point of use assure that each individual regardless of learning style, previous preparation, background, or age, will have the necessary resources for becoming proficient. . balance among all four language skills:a balanced focus on listening,speaking, reading, and writing skills and "teacher-friendly" resources throughout all phases of instruction gives you leeway if you wish to adjust the integration of these skills to the needs of a particular individual, group, or class. . contextualized vocabulary: identifiable contexts remain consistent throughout the practice, testing, and recycling phases of learning. Future chapters build on vocabulary and grammar from previous ones. In Journalisme and Littérature, students are encouraged to stretch their vocabularies in order to get as much meaning as possible from these authentic and unsimplified selections. . thorough, contextualized presentation of grammar: is found in two of the seven sections in each chapter. Grammar runs concurrent with, and is embedded in, the chapter-long situational themes. Students are presented with French structure both directly, as grammar, and as a set of useful functions that will aid them in communication. . an integrated approach to culture: for true competence in a foreign language must include the attainment of the culture in which the language is spoken. The chapter themes richly reflect the cultures of French-speaking countries through accompanying illustrations, photographs, charts, diagrams, maps, and other reproductions of authentic documents and realia.