Books published by publisher McGraw-Hill 2008

Motivate students with our best-selling series of high-interest selections This best-selling series motivates students with high-interest selections at a higher readability level Emphasis is on reading nonfiction Critical thinking questions prepare students for state and national tests Critical Reading, a perennial favorite for middle school and high school students of all ability levels, fascinates with astounding and intriguing stories of real-life adventure. Comprehension questions reinforce literal understanding, while critical thinking questions encourage students to consider the author’s purpose, make inferences, identify cause and effect, and make predictions. The entire series is designed to reinforce state reading standards. The selections in the Critical Reading series are at the highest level of readability in our triple-threat offering which also includes The Real Deal and The Wild Side. Reading Level 6-8 Interest Level 6-12

Motivate students with our best-selling series of high-interest selections This best-selling series motivates students with high-interest selections at a higher readability level Emphasis is on reading nonfiction Critical thinking questions prepare students for state and national tests Critical Reading, a perennial favorite for middle school and high school students of all ability levels, fascinates with astounding and intriguing stories of real-life adventure. Comprehension questions reinforce literal understanding, while critical thinking questions encourage students to consider the author’s purpose, make inferences, identify cause and effect, and make predictions. The entire series is designed to reinforce state reading standards. The selections in the Critical Reading series are at the highest level of readability in our triple-threat offering which also includes The Real Deal and The Wild Side. Reading Level 6-8 Interest Level 6-12

A PERFECT PLAN for the PERFECT SCORE STEP 1 Set up your study plan with three customized study schedules STEP 2 Determine your readiness with an AP-style diagnostic exam STEP 3 Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test day STEP 4 Review the terms and concepts you need to score high STEP 5 Build your confidence with full-length practice exams

In Using Technical Analysis author Clifford Pistolese shows average investors how they too can reap the benefits of technical analysis. Well-organized and easy-to-understand, this book explains a variety of approaches to analyzing and interpreting stock market charts. This edition includes chapters on moving averages and accumulation/distribution analysis. Topics include: Basic and complex chart patterns Analyzing trading volume Identifying long-term trends Market timing tactics Self-teaching exercises Glossary of terms

A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence Topics include: The World History Environment and Periodization • Development of Agriculture and Technology • Structure of Early Civilizations • Rise of Classical Civilizations • Origins of World Belief Systems • Interactions in the Late Classical Period • The Rise and Spread of Islam • The Expansion of China • Changes in European Institutions • Interregional Trade and Exchange • Empires in the Americas • Empires and Other Political Systems • Hemispheric Exchange • Systems of Slavery • Cultural and Intellectual Changes • The Industrial Revolution and Social Changes • Demographic and Environmental Developments • World Trade • Political Revolutions • Western Imperialism • World Wars and Depression • The Cold War and the Postwar Balance of Power • End of the Cold War and Nationalist Movements • Global Trade •Technological Developments • Social Changes • Demographic and Environmental Developments