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  My Blue Book of Grammar for Class 4

  Meigha Rawat

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  A Grammar Series That Uses the Functional Approach
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Functional approach to grammar teaching, using exemplars to illustrate the usage before defining the structure and rules
  - Vocabulary taught through language-in-use to build the learners’ vocabulary through use rather than memorisation of rules
  - Contemporary topics to inculcate 21-century skills amongst learners
  - Use of literature to help learners understand how grammar is used in text
  - A comprehension section comprising texts from different genres so that learners may relate grammar to different types of works produced in English
  - Phonics in Grades 1 and 2 to teach the very basis of language
  - Uniquely stylised illustrations
  - Activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word grids and games to aid the facilitator in using the concept of ‘flipped classroom’
  - Periodic tests to help the learners self-assess the acquisition of concepts
  - Digital component to cater to a technology-driven classroom
  
  DESCRIPTION: 
  My Blue Book of Grammar is a course that has been conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the increasingly dynamic role of the English language in today’s world. Especially in our country, where English serves as the lingua franca, a grammar course has to offer not only an exposition of the pedagogy but also the exhibition of the utility of that pedagogy. The aim of a grammar series should be to encourage the development of competency amongst learners, even though their proficiency levels may vary. While the level of exposure to English of all learners may be different, a grammar series should aid in the development of a certain level of confidence amongst the learners, with the end result being that they are able to converse without hesitation in English. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
  - Understand grammar concepts
  - Learn how to use different vocabulary concepts taught through language-in-use 
  - Learn 21-century skills 
  - Develop deeper understanding of and appreciation for literature
  - Have clearer pronunciation through a better understanding of phonics
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: 
  School students of Grades 4
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS
  GRAMMAR
  1. Subject and Predicate 
  2. Gerunds 
  3. Subject–Verb Agreement 
  4. Pronouns
  5. Past Continuous Form
  6. Prepositions 
  7. Future Continuous Form 
  8. Adjectives
  9. Conjunctions 
  10. Adverbs of Frequency 
  11. Punctuations and Use of Capitals 
  Test Paper 1 
  VOCABULARY
  12. Alphabetising Using the Third Letter of the Word 
  13. Suffix: -able 
  14. Suffixes: Using -able and -ible
  15. Prefixes: pre- and mis- 
  16. The Difference between will and be going to 
  17. The Difference between must and have got to
  18. Noun–Verb Collocations 
  19. Onomatopoeia 
  Test Paper 2 
  WRITING
  20. Writing a Paragraph 
  21. Writing a Biography 
  22. Formal Letter Writing 
  23. Writing an Email 
  24. Writing a Personal Email 
  25. Writing a Thank-You Letter 
  Test Paper 3 
  COMPREHENSION
  26. Meeting Mr Holmes – It’s Elementary! 
  27. Playing Pilgrims 
  28. The Ink and the Art 
  29. The Velveteen Rabbit 
  Orange Global Olympiad – English Sample Paper

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  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -...

  Ivy Spencer

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  Most of us are caught in a roller coaster of' automatic' thinking, feelings, and actions. Try as hard as we can, when we see certain people or hear certain things, we get upset. Such intense emotions then cause us to say a few things out of habit. We also often feel the urge to act in a certain way.  
  This is all playing out so rapidly that we think that we really don't have any influence over it. It's a bit like being on a roller coaster. Well, could you just brace yourself for the ride, huh? It's too easy to conclude, after all, that your' automatic' reactions of fear, anxiety, depression, or rage are simply part of' who you are as a human!Alright, you don't have to make the same wrong decisions over and over again. You don't need to be miserable, powerless, or small. You don't have to keep defining yourself as a person who has little power over your life and your world. 
  CBT is zero on the central fact that you have a lot of choices about how your life works. Just by trying to think differently and viewing those events differently, you will bring about a massive positive change in your life. You no longer have to feel that certain negative mental and emotional states are natural and' automatic' responses to certain triggers in your life. 
  What You Will Learn:How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy WorkThe Evolution Of Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive DistortionsThe Power Of A Personal MantraEmotional Reasoning 
  And many more.. 
  This audiobook teaches you key principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy that will allow you to become a happier, more accomplished, more effective and more contented person. Stop thinking that your world is spiraling out of control or that you don't have control over your life. 
  This audiobook teaches simple, straightforward techniques that will help you to begin your life to the fullest.

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  "Sun Tzu on the Art of War: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World" is a classic military text attributed to the ancient Chinese general and strategist Sun Tzu, written in the 5th century BC. This work is often considered one of the foundational texts in military philosophy and strategy. The book emphasizes the importance of strategy over sheer force in warfare, offering insights into planning, tactical maneuvers, and the psychological aspects of conflict, which are relevant for both military leaders and modern strategists. 
  At the beginning of this treatise, readers are introduced to fundamental concepts that shape Sun Tzu's principles of warfare. The opening section highlights the critical importance of understanding the nature of warfare, emphasizing that it is a matter of life and death for the state. Sun Tzu identifies five constant factors that must be considered in military planning: the moral law, heaven (weather), earth (terrain), the commander, and method and discipline. He advocates for strategic planning and adaptability, arguing that victory depends on effectively understanding and applying these elements in command situations. 
  The text also introduces the famous principle that "All warfare is based on deception," establishing a framework for tactical thought that resonates throughout the subsequent chapters.

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  Heart of Resilience The:...

  Chuck Fisher, Meri McCoy-Thompson

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  The Heart of Resilience teaches you to relieve stress and promote wellbeing in yourself and those you serve. Authors Chuck Fisher and Meri McCoy-Thompson blend the warmth of Chicken Soup for the Soul with the transformative power of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. They share real-life stories of inspiration from more than 100 people showing how the We Are Resilient™ approach transforms struggles into strengths. With heartfelt anecdotes and practical skills to strengthen your emotional immune system, this book is your go-to guide for mastering life’s ups and downs—emerging more confident and joyful than ever. 
  Tested in trainings with thousands of educators, medical personnel, family support providers, coaches, and individuals, this scientifically-grounded approach draws on years of lived experience. Whether you’re facing personal stress, seeking to grow into the person you want to be, or guiding others to thrive, The Heart of Resilience reveals the keys to living with purpose, passion, and unwavering resilience.

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  If Russia Wins - A Scenario

  Carlo Masala

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  **THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** 
   
  March 2028: Russian troops capture the small Estonian town of Narva and the island of Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. After victory in Ukraine, Putin's long-mooted encroachment into the Baltic states has begun. Europe's slow rearmament and its compromised military and intelligence capabilities is now clear for its enemies to exploit. Does Article 5 of NATO apply? What will the alliance decide? Will they risk nuclear war? 
   
  In If Russia Wins, military expert and Professor of International Relations at the University of Munich, Carlo Masala explores these questions and underlines what is at stake in Ukraine in the starkest possible terms. 
   
  For those of us who have only ever known peace, we are accustomed to everything turning out well in the end. But what if it doesn't?

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  Beethoven in the Bunker -...

  Fred Brouwers

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  This compelling study examines the remarkable relationship between the Nazis and classical music through the stories of musicians, composers, and conductors across the political spectrum. 
  May 1945. A Soviet military patrol searches Hitler’s secret bunker in Berlin. They find bodies, documents, jewelry, paintings—and also an extensive collection of 78 rpm records. It comes as no surprise that this collection includes work by Beethoven, Wagner, and Bruckner. 
  The same goes for a procession of other giants promoted by the Nazi regime: “It seems as if the Nazis put a steel helmet on Mozart, girded Schubert with a saber, and wrapped barbed wire around Johann Strauss’s neck,” composer Robert Stolz once said. But how is it possible that Hitler’s favorites also included “forbidden” Jewish and Russian composers and performers? 
  While Hitler sat secretly enjoying previously recorded music in his bunker, musicians made of flesh and blood were denied a means of making a living. They died in concentration camps or in other war-related circumstances. They survived but ended up in psychiatric care; they managed to flee just in time; they sided with the regime—out of conviction or coercion—or they joined the resistance. 
  From fiery conductor Arturo Toscanini, who defied Mussolini and Hitler, to opportunistic composer Richard Strauss and antisemitic pianist Elly Ney, who collaborated with the Third Reich to varying extents and for different reasons, Brouwers profiles the complex figures of this extraordinarily fascinating chapter in music history.

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