Books with author J Anderson Black

Fractions for Beginners is the simple guide to mastering fractions. What if your child could learn fractions without feeling confused or bored? Jack Anderson presents this easy-to-follow guide that solves fractions problems step-by-step. Based on collaborative research with math teachers, this guide provides a concrete foundation in fractions.Introduction to FractionsFun with Fractions QuizIntroduction to Fractions is an ideal lesson for the student who needs help with fractions. It is also a good review for the student who has already been introduced to fractions but needs a refresher on basic concepts. Each lesson builds on the information presented in the previous section. With careful study, the student comes away with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and how they relate to each other.The first section introduces the fraction as a number that expresses part of a whole. With colorful illustrations, the student visualizes shaded parts of a circle and a rectangle as parts of a whole.The next section explains how to classify fractions as proper, improper and mixed. Examples are provided with step by step explanations on how to write improper fraction as mixed numbers.The section on equivalent fractions begins with the definition and examples of how these fractions are related to each other. Sample problems show the student how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero whole number.One way to express a fraction's equivalent form is to find the simplest form of that fraction.Sample problems and solutions provide step by step guidance. Terms such as the greatest common factor are defined to help the student find the simplest form.The lesson concludes by showing the student how to express a fraction as a decimal. Examples and solutions show how to express the simplest form of a fraction in decimal form and how to find the equivalent fraction of a decimal.Bonus QuizFun, Illustrated Quiz with Multiple Choice Questions and Step-by-Step Answers and ExplanationsAn illustrated quiz that tests the fundamental knowledge of fractions. Ideal for the student who needs an engaging review. Allows the student and teacher to quickly identify areas that require more practice.Includes word problems that reinforce these concepts:*Converting fractions to decimals*Converting decimals to fractions*Identifying the numerator and denominator in a mixed or proper fraction*Finding equivalent fractions*Simplifying fractionsThe answer key provides a step-by-step guide that also explains terms (common factor and greatest common factor) that the student needs to know in order to solve the problem.Problems test knowledge of basic concepts such as the common factor and greatest common factor. These concepts are the keys to understanding how to simplify fractions. Once the student understands how to simplify fractions, learning equivalent fractions becomes less difficult.The concepts illustrated in the quiz build on the fundamentals of fractions. Understanding a fraction as part of a whole, understanding that part of a whole can be expressed as either a decimal or a fraction and the relationship between a fraction and decimal.This book is best viewed on a color device.

Twelve-year-old Isaveth tries to take down the man who framed her father for murder in this lively follow-up to A Pocket Full of Murder, which Kirkus Reviews called “thoroughly entertaining.”The city of Tarreton is powered by magic, from simple tablets that light lamps to advanced Sagery that can murder a man from afar. Isaveth has a talent for spell-making, but as a girl from a poor neighborhood she never dreamed she could study at the most exclusive magical school in the city. So when she’s offered a chance to attend, she eagerly accepts. The school is wonderful, but old and new enemies confront Isaveth at every turn, and she begins to suspect her scholarship might be more of a trap than a gift. Even her secret meetings with Esmond, her best friend and partner in crime-solving, prove risky—especially once he hatches a plan to sneak her into the biggest society event of the season. It’s their last chance to catch the corrupt politician who once framed her father for murder. How can Isaveth refuse?

In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Measuring 6" x 9", each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions

There are secrets the human race was never told. Dark, terrible secrets best left unsaid. Deciding that her best chance for survival is by sticking close to Dru, Alayna embarks upon a quest that will change her life forever and, if she isn’t careful, alter the course of the future for the entire planet. Trapped between survival and love, her ordinary life just became a lot harderHIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LOVERS OF SCIFI, FANTASY, PARANORMAL, AND ROMANCE. THIS ONE IS SURE TO LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside. Alayna West is proof of it. The teen has spent her life going through mundane tasks without anything out of the ordinary happening. Now, the rising senior prepares for her last year of high school with her same friends, in their same routines. Alayna doesn’t know it, but everything she thought she knew is about to turn on its head, casting her well ordered life into disarray. Dru Sanjay faces an internal dilemma of his own. Forced to move, again, with his parents, he is pushed to the edge as they settle down in quiet Riverside. Railing at being trapped in the middle of nowhere, Dru is ready to break. He knows what awaits him, and it is nothing he is going to find in the Ozark Mountains. A strange twist of fate brings Alayna and Dru together. Instantly attracted to one another, Dru feels like he has known her all his life. Alayna rushes in, thinking he might be the one. Their relationship blossoms, and one quiet night they are attacked by a monster. Dru uses his powers to save her and she plunges headfirst into an impossible world. Alayna has spent her entire life being ordinary. A face in the crowd. She quickly discovers that there are secrets the human race was never told. Dark, terrible secrets best left unsaid. Deciding that her best chance for survival is by sticking close to Dru, she embarks upon a quest that will change her life forever and, if she isn’t careful, alter the course of the future for the entire planet. Trapped between survival and love, her ordinary life just became a lot harder.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside, until it does. DISCOVER THE AWARD-WINNING BOOK, AWAKENED, THE FIRST IN THE GODS AND GUARDIANS TRILOGY AND THE DEBUT OFFERING FROM THE TALENTED C.J. ANDERSON. WHAT FANS ARE SAYING!"5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Twilight Fans who want something NEW, FRESH, and UNIQUE!To be clear, this is not Twilight fan-fic, and it's not a Twilight rip off. However, I do think Twilight fans looking for something NEW and DIFFERENT to read would enjoy this for the genre points it does just as well. A man with secrets. A man with magical abilities. A girl with powers of her own. Two STRONG characters with chemistry that SPARKS on the pages! The best part of this story for me was the sci-fi twist! But...I don't want to post any spoilers. Just to say, this is the book you've been looking for.""5.0 out of 5 stars great sci-fi!I enjoyed this sci-fi book! The author did a good job weaving the characters together and unraveling the plot with perfection. Her characters were unique and well developed. There were plenty of great twists as well. Five glittery stars! ""5.0 out of 5 stars 5 "drulayna" starsI absolutely loved this book. The first in the gods and guardians trilogy and the debut offering from the talented CJ Anderson.IF YOU LIKE A GOOD TEEN ROMANCE WITH CHEMISTRY THAT SPARKS ON THE PAGES, SEXY ALIENS, AND SERIOUS FEELS THEN YOU’LL LOVE C.J. ANDERSON’S OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TALE!

A determined young girl joins forces with an adventure-loving street boy to save her father’s life in this “thoroughly entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) magical murder mystery.In the spell-powered city of Tarreton, the wealthy have all the magic they desire while the working class can barely afford a simple spell to heat their homes. Twelve-year-old Isaveth is poor, but she’s also brave, loyal, and zealous in the pursuit of justice—which is lucky, because her father has just been wrongfully arrested for murder. Isaveth is determined to prove his innocence. Quiz, the eccentric, eyepatch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can’t resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve the magical murder of one of Tarreton’s most influential citizens and save Isaveth’s beloved Papa from execution. But is Quiz truly helping Isaveth out of friendship, or does he have hidden motives of his own?

The world has changed. After escaping the Drakkon, Alayna and Dru find themselves traveling through time to end their threat for good. When the pair returns to the present, they find the members of their team have vanished. Confused and struggling to understand the awakening of new powers, Alayna is desperate to discover what happened and, if chance allows, discover where their team disappeared to. She knows it is the one tether to her old life and she is desperate to cling to any sense of normalcy she can. Still trying to find their bearings, they are attacked and pursued by their enemies. They have to run! The pair sets out in search of safety and answers. Neither knows where they are going, only that this quest is the most important one of their lives. Heading west on the fabled Route 66, Alayna and Dru stumble upon a hidden enclave of mythical creatures. Hope springs but their experiences thus far leave them far from the comforts of safety. Making matters worse, Dru has lost the ability to control his shape shifting. Threatened by the deadly Drakkon and now himself, Dru is willing to risk everything to find a cure and rescue what little humanity he has left before the unthinkable happens. It is a matter of life or death. Pressed in on all sides, Alayna and Dru are separated and captured by opposing forces. The odds are against them. The very world seems to want them to fail. How much can Alayna endure before the pressure becomes too much and she breaks? They are going to need every ally they can find if Alayna and Dru hope to escape and reunite before the Drakkon return. Alayna is forced to confront old truths after being taken to a secret location on the moon. There she learns a terrible secret. One capable of shifting the balance, or damning them all. Illuminated is the thrilling follow up to Awakened and a must read.

No Ordinary Fairy Tale Forget everything you think you know about faeries. . . . Creatures full of magic and whimsy? Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore. Long ago the faeries of the great Oak mysteriously lost their magic. Robbed of their powers, they have become selfish and dull-witted. Now their numbers are dwindling and their very survival is at stake. Only one young faery-Knife-is determined to find out where her people's magic has gone and try to get it back. Unlike her sisters, Knife is fierce and independent. She's not afraid of anything-not the vicious crows, the strict Faery Queen, or the fascinating humans living nearby. But when Knife disobeys the Faery Queen and befriends a human named Paul, her quest becomes more dangerous than she ever anticipated... Knife is a gripping tale of lost magic, high adventure, and surprising friendship in which the fate of an entire realm rests on the shoulders of one brave faery rebel. Book One of the No Ordinary Fairy Tale series. Previously published in the US under the title Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter.

Dark Psychology Series Ultimate 5 Book BundleThis box set includes:Persuasion: Dark Psychology - Secret Techniques To Influence Anyone Using Mind Control, Manipulation And DeceptionNLP: Dark Psychology - Secret Methods of Neuro Linguistic Programming to Master Influence Over Anyone and Getting What You WantHow to Analyze People: Dark Psychology - Secret Techniques to Analyze and Influence Anyone Using Body Language, Human Psychology and Personality TypesManipulation: Dark Psychology - How to Analyze People and Influence Them to Do Anything You Want Using NLP and Subliminal PersuasionDark Psychology: Master the Advanced Secrets of Psychological Warfare, Covert Persuasion, Dark NLP, Stealth Mind Control, Dark Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Maximum Manipulation, and Human PsychologyYou’ve just discovered the book that will change your life and how you see the world forever. It exposes the real methods people use to control others. By the end of this book, your eyes will have been opened and you will understand more than you ever expected.People will bow to your will, rely on you to show them the way and unknowingly follow your every whim. You can take what you want when you want and where you want. Nothing will be able to stand in your way!This book walks you through the most powerful dark psychology techniques ever created. You will learn advanced techniques for persuasion, NLP, CBT, social manipulation, subliminal messaging, psychological warfare, body language, and deception. Can you handle that kind of power?In this book you will discover:How to control behavior of othersHow to plant different emotional seeds that will grow in people’s mindsHow to use words to steer people however you likeHow to identify and work with different types of people like contrarians and control freaks.How to hypnotize anyoneThe language of the subconsciousThe study of human behaviorDark persuasion skills for getting what you wantHow to analyze different personality typesMind-blowing tricks for manipulationMagic words for influencing othersA step-by-step guide on influencing others with NLPForbidden secrets of dark psychologyExposed techniques used by politicians and advertisersAnd much much more…This book will launch you into command of every situation and allow you to control every person you meet. It will teach you how to protect your allies and annihilate your enemies. You will become an unstoppable force of order and control in this mad world.These methods are no trivial matter. Even if you don't plan to dominate the world and rule with an iron fist, the techniques within this book will serve you well. They will reveal the plots and ploys your enemies will use to try and take you out, giving you the chance to react before it's too late.I share this knowledge in the hopes that it will protect others from it. Once a person can identify the methods of control, they can work to overcome them. You can make the world better or continue the dark legacy of our past, the choice is yours.So consider your choices and understand that others have this power as well. The game of life is long and the rules are complex. Don't let others take advantage of you any longer.Click “Add to Cart” now and learn how to control people and bend them to your will, willingly or not. Seize the power all great leader possess for yourself today. After all, you deserve to win!

Dark Psychology Series Ultimate 5 Book BundleThis box set includes: Persuasion: Dark Psychology - Secret Techniques To Influence Anyone Using Mind Control, Manipulation And Deception NLP: Dark Psychology - Secret Methods of Neuro Linguistic Programming to Master Influence Over Anyone and Getting What You Want How to Analyze People: Dark Psychology - Secret Techniques to Analyze and Influence Anyone Using Body Language, Human Psychology and Personality Types Manipulation: Dark Psychology - How to Analyze People and Influence Them to Do Anything You Want Using NLP and Subliminal Persuasion Dark Psychology: Master the Advanced Secrets of Psychological Warfare, Covert Persuasion, Dark NLP, Stealth Mind Control, Dark Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Maximum Manipulation, and Human Psychology You've just discovered the book that will change your life and how you see the world forever. It exposes the real methods people use to control others. By the end of this book, your eyes will have been opened and you will understand more than you ever expected. People will bow to your will, rely on you to show them the way and unknowingly follow your every whim. You can take what you want when you want and where you want. Nothing will be able to stand in your way! This book walks you through the most powerful dark psychology techniques ever created. You will learn advanced techniques for persuasion, NLP, CBT, social manipulation, subliminal messaging, psychological warfare, body language, and deception. Can you handle that kind of power? In this book you will discover: How to control behavior of others How to plant different emotional seeds that will grow in people's minds How to use words to steer people however you like How to identify and work with different types of people like contrarians and control freaks. How to hypnotize anyone The language of the subconscious The study of human behavior Dark persuasion skills for getting what you want How to analyze different personality types Mind-blowing tricks for manipulation Magic words for influencing others A step-by-step guide on influencing others with NLP Forbidden secrets of dark psychology Exposed techniques used by politicians and advertisers And much much more... This book will launch you into command of every situation and allow you to control every person you meet. It will teach you how to protect your allies and annihilate your enemies. You will become an unstoppable force of order and control in this mad world. These methods are no trivial matter. Even if you don't plan to dominate the world and rule with an iron fist, the techniques within this book will serve you well. They will reveal the plots and ploys your enemies will use to try and take you out, giving you the chance to react before it's too late. I share this knowledge in the hopes that it will protect others from it. Once a person can identify the methods of control, they can work to overcome them. You can make the world better or continue the dark legacy of our past, the choice is yours. So consider your choices and understand that others have this power as well. The game of life is long and the rules are complex. Don't let others take advantage of you any longer. Click "Add to Cart" now and learn how to control people and bend them to your will, willingly or not. Seize the power all great leader possess for yourself today. After all, you deserve to win!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LOVERS OF SCI-FI, FANTASY, PARANORMAL, AND ROMANCE. THIS ONE IS SURE TO LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside. Alayna West is proof of it. The teen has spent her life going through mundane tasks without anything out of the ordinary happening. Now, the rising senior prepares for her last year of high school with her same friends, in their same routines. Alayna doesn't know it, but everything she thought she knew is about to turn on its head, casting her well ordered life into disarray.Dru Sanjay faces an internal dilemma of his own. Forced to move, again, with his parents, he is pushed to the edge as they settle down in quiet Riverside. Railing at being trapped in the middle of nowhere, Dru is ready to break. He knows what awaits him, and it is nothing he is going to find in the Ozark Mountains.A strange twist of fate brings Alayna and Dru together. Instantly attracted to one another, Dru feels like he has known her all his life. Alayna rushes in, thinking he might be the one. Their relationship blossoms, and one quiet night they are attacked by a monster. Dru uses his powers to save her and she plunges headfirst into an impossible world.Alayna has spent her entire life being ordinary. A face in the crowd. She quickly discovers that there are secrets the human race was never told. Dark, terrible secrets best left unsaid. Deciding that her best chance for survival is by sticking close to Dru, she embarks upon a quest that will change her life forever and, if she isn't careful, alter the course of the future for the entire planet. Trapped between survival and love, her ordinary life just became a lot harder.Nothing remarkable ever happens in Riverside, until it does.DISCOVER THE AWARD-WINNING BOOK, AWAKENED, THE FIRST IN THE GODS AND GUARDIANS TRILOGY AND THE DEBUT OFFERING FROM THE TALENTED C.J. ANDERSON.

A determined young girl joins forces with an adventure-loving street boy to save her father’s life in this “thoroughly entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) magical murder mystery.In the spell-powered city of Tarreton, the wealthy have all the magic they desire while the working class can barely afford a simple spell to heat their homes. Twelve-year-old Isaveth is poor, but she’s also brave, loyal, and zealous in the pursuit of justice—which is lucky, because her father has just been wrongfully arrested for murder. Isaveth is determined to prove his innocence. Quiz, the eccentric, eyepatch-wearing street boy who befriends her, swears he can’t resist a good mystery. Together they set out to solve the magical murder of one of Tarreton’s most influential citizens and save Isaveth’s beloved Papa from execution. But is Quiz truly helping Isaveth out of friendship, or does he have hidden motives of his own?