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Get the expert instruction you want and the practice you need with the conjugation of Spanish verbs--with bonus online interactive exercises

Spanish Verb Drills helps you overcome the obstacles of Spanish verbs, so that you can confidently use verbs when expressing yourself in Spanish. This book explains how the Spanish verb system works, while providing numerous exercises for you to master each point covered.

Features:
Clear explanations of conjugations followed by numerous exercises Free online exercises available at mhprofessional.com to assess your skills once you have completed the book
Topics include: Regular Verbs: Present, Imperfect, Preterit, Future, Conditional, Progressive Tenses, Perfect Tenses, Perfect Subjunctive, Imperfect Subjunctive, Perfect Tenses of the Subjunctive, Reflexive Verbs, Stem-Changing Verbs--Class I, Stem-Changing Verbs--Class II, Stem-Changing Verbs--Class III, Orthographic Changes, Orthographic Stem Changes, Irregular Verbs, Irregular Past Participles, Index of Infinitives, English to Spanish, Index of Spanish Infinitives

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The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction: Sustainable Construction for Engineers (GreenSource)

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An Up-to-Date Guide to the Latest LEED-New Construction Guidelines

<p>Fully revised for version 3.0 of the LEED-New Construction rating system (LEED-2009), this GreenSource book helps you acquire the skills needed to apply LEED-NC to sustainable construction projects.</p>

<p>The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction, second edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the environmental systems and impacts on which many of the LEED-NC subcategories are based. Detailed equations and exercises in the book can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC. Valuable information on real-world applications of LEED-NC in military, low-impact development (LID), and other sectors is included in this practical resource.</p>

<p>THE ENGINEERING GUIDE TO LEED-NEW CONSTRUCTION COVERS:</p>

 Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system

Sustainable sites

Water efficiency

Energy and atmosphere

Materials and resources

Indoor environmental quality

Innovation in design and regional priorities

A systematic view of green and minimum program requirements

Department of Defense sustainable construction and indoor air quality (IAQ)

Low-impact development

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The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution:  Gentle Ways to Encourage Your Child to Eatand Eat Healthy

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SAY GOOD-BYE TO the daily frustration of picky eating with these effective child-tested, parent-approved No-Cry solutionsincluding healthy, family-friendly recipes

"Without expecting parents to earn their registered dietitian degree by the end of the book, [Pantley] ably explains why a healthy diet is important and includes some kid-favorite recipes from best-selling cookbooks. Parents love the No-Cry series, and libraries would do well to add this to their collections."
Library Journal

About the Book:

Are you convinced your child will eat only pasta and chicken nuggets for the rest of her life? Worried your son is not getting adequate nutrition? Tired of vegetables being cast as the villain during mealtime battles? Nearly all parents experience a finicky eater at their table, but finding solutions can be difficult. Thats why Elizabeth Pantley, author of the bestselling No-Cry seriesthe most trusted name in parenting guidesdeveloped gentle, effective, and easy solutions for dealing with picky eaters.

Full of tips and tricks, The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution helps you:
Get your child to eatand enjoy!vegetables, grains, and other healthy food Reduce the sugar, fat, and junk food in your childs meals without your child noticing the change Make subtle, healthy improvements in favorite recipes to boost nutrition for the whole family Relax and enjoy mealtime and snack time at your home Instill good eating habits that your children can take into adulthood
To make your picky eater and the whole family happy, Elizabeth has tapped her culinary friends to share delicious recipes that are not just healthy but kid-friendly, too. Recipe contributions come from:
Missy Chase Lapine (The Sneaky Chef) Jennifer Carden (Toddler Cafe) Kim Lutz and Megan Hart (Welcoming Kitchen) Lisa Barnes (The Petit Appetit) Barbara Beery (Green Princess Cookbook) Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers (So Easy Toddler Food) Janice Bissex and Liz Weiss (No Whine with Dinner)
Armed with Elizabeths proven advice and these tasty recipes, youll be able to serve healthy meals and snacks, along with peace and happiness.

With a Foreword by Missy Chase Lapine

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Understanding PHYSICS just got a whole lot EASIER!

<p>Stumped trying to make sense of physics? Here's your solution. Physics Demystified, Second Edition helps you grasp the essential concepts with ease.</p>

<p>Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering classical physics, including mass, force, motion, momentum, work, energy, and power, as well as the temperature and states of matter. Electricity, magnetism, and electronics are discussed as are waves, particles, space, and time. Detailed examples, concise explanations, and worked problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.</p>

<p>It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:</p>

Scientific notation, units, and constants

Newton's laws of motion

Kirchhoff's laws

Alternating current and semiconductors

Optics

Relativity theory



<p>Simple enough for a beginner, but detailed enough for an advanced student, Physics Demystified, Second Edition helps you master this challenging and diverse subject. It's also the perfect resource to prepare you for higher-level physics classes and college placement tests.</p>

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Perfect Phrases for Setting Performance Goals, Second Edition

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THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME

<p>Real success is about the future, not the past. As a supervisor, you'll be most effective if you concentrate on setting goals for your employees, rather than assessing past events and behaviors.</p>

<p>This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Setting Performance Goals provides hundreds of precisely worded performance goals you can put to use in virtually any situation. This handy,quick-reference guide provides effective language for:</p>

Focusing your people on the most important parts of their jobs

Communicating your expectations

Aligning employee goals with organizational priorities

Improving productivity and morale in the workplace

Reducing disagreements during performance reviews

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First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1, Third Edition

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1,000 questions and answers prepare you for the USMLE Step 1!

The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step directly linked to high-yield facts from Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, this essential study guide offers 1000 board-style questions and answers, easy-to-navigate, high yield explanations for correct and incorrect answers, and more than 350 accompanying images.

Features:
1000 board-style questions and answers -- reviewed and approved -- by students who just aced the exam Detailed explanations for both right and wrong answers - with letter options in boldface for at-a-glance review Chapters keyed to Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 so you can simultaneously review questions and high-yield facts 130+ high-yield images, diagrams, and tables One complete practice exam consisting of 7 blocks of 50 questions simulates the exam experience

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tinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius

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CREATE FIENDISHLY FUN tinyAVR MICROCONTROLLER PROJECTS

<p>This wickedly inventive guide shows you how to conceptualize, build, and program 34 tinyAVR microcontroller devices that you can use for either entertainment or practical purposes. After covering the development process, tools, and power supply sources, tinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius gets you working on exciting LED, graphics LCD, sensor, audio, and alternate energy projects.</p>

<p>Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this hands-on guide helps you build a solid foundation in electronics and embedded programming while accomplishing useful--and slightly twisted--projects. Most of the projects have fascinating visual appeal in the form of large LED-based displays, and others feature a voice playback mechanism. Full source code and circuit files for each project are available for download.</p>

<p>tinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius:</p>

 Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations

Allows you to customize each project for your own requirements

Offers full source code for all projects for download



<p>Build these and other devious devices:</p>

 Flickering LED candle

Random color and music generator

Mood lamp

VU meter with 20 LEDs

Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometer

RGB dice

Tengu on graphics display

Spinning LED top with message display

Contactless tachometer

Electronic birthday blowout candles

Fridge alarm

Musical toy

Batteryless infrared remote

Batteryless persistence-of-vision toy



<p>Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze.</p>

<p>Make Great Stuff!<br/>
TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.</p>

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Just the Facts, Second Edition

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The quick reference you need to prepare for any pediatric emergency medicine examination or stay abreast of the latest developments in the field

Covering the full scope of pediatric emergency medicine, this concise, yet comprehensive, review is the perfect tool to prepare for in-training, board certification, or recertification examinations, or for use as a clinical refresher. Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Just the Facts provides the essential information needed for the emergency care of children in a readily accessible manner that makes important material easy to read and remember.

Learn more in less time with:
A convenient and efficient presentation that condenses and simplifies must-know material for maximum retention and comprehension High-yield facts presented in clear, easy-to-read bullets More than 800 board-style questions with fully explained answers An emphasis on key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and treatment Content that highlights and summarizes important concepts to reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
Coverage That Spans The Entire Field of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sections Include: Cardinal Presentations; Sedation, Analgesia, and Imaging; Resuscitation; Respiratory Emergencies; Neurologic Emergencies; Infectious Emergencies; Immunologic Emergencies; Gastrointestinal Emergencies; Endocrine Emergencies; Genitourinary Emergencies; Dermatologic Emergencies; Otolaryngologic Emergencies; Ophthalmologic Emergencies; Gynecologic Emergencies; Hamatologic and Oncologic Emergencies; Non-Traumatic Bone and Joint Disorders; Toxicologic Emergencies; Psychosocial Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services and Mass Casualty Incidents; Medicolegal and Administrative Issues.

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Gary R. Strange, William F. Ahrens, Robert W. Schafermeyer, Robert A. Wiebe, Heather M. Prendergast, Valerie A. Dobiesz

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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: Just the Facts, Third Edition

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Put the authority of Tintinallis into your emergency medicine review!

A Doody's Core Title for 2015!

Published in partnership with The American College of Emergency Physicians

Derived from Tintinallis Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Seventh Edition, this streamlined text is the perfect review for any emergency medicine exam -- or for use as a clinical refresher. Its concise, bulleted design condenses and simplifies must-know concepts and helps you make the most of your study time. This authoritative study guide includes radiographs, color images, line drawings, and ECGs, all designed to enhance your understanding of the material and help you meet the challenges of visual diagnosis in practice and exam situations.

Features
Updated to reflect the latest advances in diagnostic imaging NEW CHAPTERS on Hematologic-Oncologic Emergencies, Renal Emergencies in Children, Low Probability Coronary Syndromes, Urinary Retention, Food and Water-Borne Diseases, and World Travelers Increased coverage of toxicology and trauma More than 300 tables encapsulate important information More than 100 radiographs/color images and 90 line drawings/ECGs aid recognition of challenging and life-threatening disorders Provides a brief yet comprehensive review of the practice of emergency medicine for clinicians who wish to update their knowledge of the specialty

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First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Second Edition

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The essential companion for your first two years of medical school

From Tao Le, author of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1

First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, 2e provides you with a solid understanding of the basic sciences relative to human organ systems with which all medical students must be familiar. The second edition has been completely revised to feature a more student-friendly and approachable text, an updated high-yield rapid review section, new images, and more.
Delivers comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire second year of medical school Includes important background material most other reviews leave out Covers the high-yield topics and facts tested on the USMLE Offers full-color images, learning aids, tables, and concise text to streamline your study and help you excel in coursework and on the USMLE Provides a practical framework for understanding the anatomy, physiology, pathohysiology, and pharmacology of each human organ system Mirrors the table of content of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 to facilitate study Written by students who aced the USMLE and reviewed by top faculty

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PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR APPLYING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

<p>Government Program Management examines ongoing global reforms in public-sector program design and management and explains how to deliver public-sector programs in response to these reforms. A new, generic program management model--essential for government executives, program managers, and legislative leaders--is presented. The new model addresses various dysfunctional forces, many of them global in scale, that inhibit public programs from achieving their intended benefits and outcomes.</p>

<p>This in-depth resource discusses broad reforms that fundamentally alter government agency structure, performance reporting and budgeting, composition, and roles and functions. The book also looks at targeted reforms affecting individual programs, covering concept, planning, design, delivery, cost control, and performance reporting. Best practices from both the public and private sectors are covered in this pioneering guide.</p>

<p>Government Program Management covers:</p>

 Forces for change in government program management: impacts of the new public management theory

Problems and issues in public program performance and benefits management

Agency performance and program management developments in the United States

Applying the industry standard for program management according to the Project Management Institute to public agencies and programs

The program management office in the public sector

Government workforce changes and implications for program management

Public program leadership developments

Global models and benchmarks for program management: new public management concepts

Models for future programs

Case study: a national digital health information system in the United States

The special problem of networked and intergovernmental programs

Recommendations for changing public program management structure, systems, and processes in the United States beginning with the president

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The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Online Marketing

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A crash course on the most dynamic marketing platform today!

<p>Online marketing has evolved far beyond flashy websites and banner ads shouting at customers about your product. It's about using an array of Internet tools to build credibility and visibility, spread your message, and form meaningful customer relationships.</p>

<p>The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Online Marketing puts you on the fast track to harnessing the power of the Web for your marketing goals. It begins with planning and building a website and then provides in-depth coverage of essential online marketing tools and techniques, such as:</p>

Content marketing and blogging

Social media marketing

Web analytics

Search Engine Optimization (SEO )

E-mail marketing

Online Public Relations

Earn a Certificate of Achievement Through A Free OnlineExamination!



<p>The McGraw-Hill 36 Hour Course: Online Marketing spells it all out in easy-to-understand terms and actionable steps. Youre already on your way to Web marketing mastery!</p>

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The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Lean Six Sigma

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Use your next three-day weekend to develop valuable Lean Six Sigma skills

With the integration of Lean and Six Sigma, businesses have a potent tool in the never-ending drive to deliver top-quality service and products. But you dont need to be a Black Belt to build quality and efficiency into all areas of your operation; you just need The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Lean Six Sigma.

Sheila Shaffie and Shahbaz Shahbazi, leading Six Sigma experts and trainers, put you on the fast track to Lean Six Sigma expertise. Featuring a detailed overview of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and case studies that demonstrate how to incorporate these principles, this guide will teach you how to:
Deliver consistent customer service Reduce operational cost and risk Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement
Complete with exercises, self-tests, and an online final exam, The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Lean Six Sigma lets you energize your organization with the power of todays biggest breakthrough in business process improvement.

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Your SOLUTION to mastering ALGEBRA!

<p>Trying to tackle algebra but nothing's adding up? No problem! Factor in Algebra Demystified, Second Edition and multiply your chances of learning this important branch of mathematics.</p>

<p>Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide covers fractions, variables, decimals, negative numbers, exponents, roots, and factoring. Techniques for solving linear and quadratic equations and applications are discussed in detail. Clear examples, concise explanations, and worked problems with complete solutions make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.</p>

<p>It's a no-brainer! You'll learn how to:</p>

 Translate English sentences into mathematical symbols

Write the negative of numbers and variables

Factor expressions

Use the distributive property to expand expressions

Solve applied problems



<p>Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Algebra Demystified, Second Edition helps you master this essential math subject. It's also the perfect resource for preparing you for higher level math classes and college placement tests.</p>

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The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Organizational Development

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Take a crash course in one of today's most important business skills--organizational development!

<p>Change comes fast, and the most successful organizations are prepared to handle it before impact; they act, not react. How are they able to do this? With a solid grounding in organizational development.</p>

<p>The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Organizational Development is a skill-building guide to one of the most important functions in business today. In no time, you'll be able to recognize patterns of organizational behavior that are detrimental to your organization, and you'll have the skills to envision and drive the type of change your company needs. Concise, engaging, and filled with quizzes to help you reinforce lessons learned, this crash course offers the knowledge you need to:</p>

 Address problems with your companys culture

Hire the best people for your needs

Set goals and move your team to action

Motivate your people to envision change

Institute meaningful change in how your company functions



<p>Change can be your company's best friend. You just have to manage it with skill. The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Organizational Development puts you on the fast track to face todays, not yesterday's, challenges.</p>

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Build a World-Class Practice by Helping Others Succeed

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Build a million-dollar business in one of today's hottest professions!

<p>Bestselling business author Alan Weiss provides the inside advice you need to build or expand your coaching business--from developing a common language and shared protocol to providing effective and supportive feedback at every level.</p>

<p>Million Dollar Coaching is packed with tips, checklists, resources, and scores of helpful examples, making this the most valuable one-stop tool available for entering the world of professional coaching. Million Dollar Coaching helps you:</p>

 Develop trust and assess performance and progress

Provide useful, candid feedback

Use the media to raise your profile

Build long-term client relationships

Create value-based and retainer fees

Develop and promote a strong record of success



<p>Replete with all the information and advice you need, Million Dollar Coaching is the first step to making a million in the competitive field of coaching.</p>

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A DETAILED PRIMER ON TODAY'S MOST SOPHISTICATED AND CONTROVERSIAL TRADING TECHNIQUE

<p>Unfair . . . brilliant . . . illegal . . . inevitable. High-frequency trading has been described in many different ways, but one thing is for sure--it has transformed investing as we know it.</p>

<p>All About High-Frequency Trading examines the practice of deploying advanced computer algorithms to read and interpret market activity, make trades, and pull in huge profi tsall within milliseconds. Whatever your level of investing expertise, you'll gain valuable insight from All About High-Frequency Trading's sober, objective explanations of:</p>

 The markets in which high-frequency traders operate

How high-frequency traders profi t from mispriced securities

Statistical and algorithmic strategies used by high-frequency traders

Technology and techniques for building a high-frequency trading system

The ongoing debate over the benefi ts, risks, and ever-evolving future of high-frequency trading

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DERIVATIVES

<p>All About Derivatives, Second Edition, presents the complex subject of financial derivatives with a clarity and coherence you wont find in other books. Using real-world examples and simple language, it lucidly illustrates what derivatives are and why they are so powerful. This second edition of All About Derivatives provides a rock-solid foundation on:</p>

 The most common contracts available to you in today's market

Key concepts such as cost of carry, settlement, valuation, and payoff

Proven methods for establishing fair value

How leverage can work for you--and against you

The various derivative contracts traded today, including forwards, futures, swaps, and options

Pricing methods and mathematics for determining fair value

Hedging strategies for managing and reducing different types of risk



<p>INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW CHAPTER ON THE ROLE DERIVATIVES PLAYED IN THE 2008 FINANCIAL MELTDOWN</p>

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Wave Theory For Alternative Investments:   Riding The Wave with Hedge Funds, Commodities, and Venture Capital

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A revolutionary new alternative-investment approach that protects investors from another meltdown
High-net-worth investors are allocating about 20% of assets into alternative investment strategiesup from 3% in 2000 Walker was named one of Barron's 2009 Top 1,000 Advisers and one of the Top 25 Wealth Advisers by the Philadelphia Business Journal He worked for Alex.Brown, which took Starbucks and Microsoft public

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Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook 12th Edition

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The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology--fully updated
Completely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. The latest OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout.

This authoritative resource presents basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety regulations, allowing electrical workers to avoid costly errors, diagnose and repair power failures, and ensure optimum safety. A wealth of illustrations and photographs make it easy to understand the material, and self-test questions and exercises help reinforce key concepts.

Comprehensive coverage includes:
Electrical principles and systems * Substations * Circuits * Construction * Wood-pole, aluminum, concrete, fiberglass, and steel structures * Distribution automation * Emergency system restoration * Unloading, hauling, erecting, setting, and guying poles * Insulators, crossarms, and conductor supports * Line conductors * Distribution transformers * Lightning and surge protection * Fuses * Switches, sectionalizers, and reclosers * Voltage regulators * Transmission tower erection * Stringing, sagging, and joining line conductors * Live-line maintenance * Grounding * Street lighting * Underground distribution * Vegetation management * Distribution transformer installation * Electrical drawing symbols * Single-line and schematic diagrams * Voltage regulation * Units of measurement, electrical definitions, electrical formulas, and calculations * Maintenance of transmission and distribution lines * Rope, knots, splices, and gear * Climbing and wood poles * Protective equipment * OSHA 1910.269 * Resuscitation * Pole-top and bucket rescue