Author: Pinhok Languages
Publisher: Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : es
Pages : 126
Book Description
Este libro contiene un vocabulario con las 2000 palabras y frases más comunes ordenadas por frecuencia de uso en la conversación diaria. Este libro de vocabulario sigue la regla 80/20, de manera que aprenderá primero las estructuras y palabras más importantes que le ayudarán a progresar con rapidez y mantener la motivación. ¿Quién debería comprar este libro? Este libro está dirigido a estudiantes de chino de nivel principiante e intermedio con iniciativa y dispuestos a dedicar de 15 a 20 minutos al día a aprender vocabulario. Este libro de vocabulario presenta una estructura sencilla producto de eliminar todo lo innecesario para concentrar el esfuerzo de aprendizaje exclusivamente en las partes que le conducirán a mayores progresos en menos tiempo. Si está dispuesto a dedicar 20 minutos al día a aprender, probablemente sea la mejor inversión que puede hacer si tiene un nivel principiante o intermedio. Se sorprenderá de la velocidad a la que progresará con apenas unas semanas de práctica diaria. ¿Quién no debería comprar este libro? Este libro no va dirigido a estudiantes de chino con nivel avanzado. En ese caso, visite nuestro sitio web y busque el libro de vocabulario de chino, que incluye más términos y está agrupado por temas, ideal para estudiantes avanzados que desean mejorar su capacidad lingüística en determinados ámbitos. Además, si lo que necesita es un libro para aprender chino todo en uno que le oriente durante las distintas fases del aprendizaje del idioma, probablemente no sea esto lo que busca. Este libro solo contiene vocabulario y se espera que los compradores aprendan aspectos como la gramática y la pronunciación a través de otras fuentes o en cursos de idiomas. El punto fuerte de este libro es que se centra en la adquisición rápida de vocabulario esencial, a expensas de otra información que muchas personas esperarían encontrar en un libro de chino convencional. Tenga esto en cuenta al comprarlo. ¿Cómo utilizar este libro? Se recomienda utilizar este libro a diario y repasar un número de páginas determinando en cada sesión. El libro se divide en secciones con 50 términos para progresar gradualmente. Pongamos por ejemplo que está repasando los términos 101 a 200. Cuando domine bien los puntos 101 a 150, podrá empezar a estudiar los elementos 201 a 250 y, al día siguiente, omitir las secciones 101-150 y continuar repasando 151 a 250. De este modo, paso a paso, avanzará en el libro y sus capacidades lingüísticas aumentarán con cada nueva página que domine.
Aprender Chino - Rápido / Fácil / Eficaz
Author: Pinhok Languages
Publisher: Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : es
Pages : 126
Book Description
Este libro contiene un vocabulario con las 2000 palabras y frases más comunes ordenadas por frecuencia de uso en la conversación diaria. Este libro de vocabulario sigue la regla 80/20, de manera que aprenderá primero las estructuras y palabras más importantes que le ayudarán a progresar con rapidez y mantener la motivación. ¿Quién debería comprar este libro? Este libro está dirigido a estudiantes de chino de nivel principiante e intermedio con iniciativa y dispuestos a dedicar de 15 a 20 minutos al día a aprender vocabulario. Este libro de vocabulario presenta una estructura sencilla producto de eliminar todo lo innecesario para concentrar el esfuerzo de aprendizaje exclusivamente en las partes que le conducirán a mayores progresos en menos tiempo. Si está dispuesto a dedicar 20 minutos al día a aprender, probablemente sea la mejor inversión que puede hacer si tiene un nivel principiante o intermedio. Se sorprenderá de la velocidad a la que progresará con apenas unas semanas de práctica diaria. ¿Quién no debería comprar este libro? Este libro no va dirigido a estudiantes de chino con nivel avanzado. En ese caso, visite nuestro sitio web y busque el libro de vocabulario de chino, que incluye más términos y está agrupado por temas, ideal para estudiantes avanzados que desean mejorar su capacidad lingüística en determinados ámbitos. Además, si lo que necesita es un libro para aprender chino todo en uno que le oriente durante las distintas fases del aprendizaje del idioma, probablemente no sea esto lo que busca. Este libro solo contiene vocabulario y se espera que los compradores aprendan aspectos como la gramática y la pronunciación a través de otras fuentes o en cursos de idiomas. El punto fuerte de este libro es que se centra en la adquisición rápida de vocabulario esencial, a expensas de otra información que muchas personas esperarían encontrar en un libro de chino convencional. Tenga esto en cuenta al comprarlo. ¿Cómo utilizar este libro? Se recomienda utilizar este libro a diario y repasar un número de páginas determinando en cada sesión. El libro se divide en secciones con 50 términos para progresar gradualmente. Pongamos por ejemplo que está repasando los términos 101 a 200. Cuando domine bien los puntos 101 a 150, podrá empezar a estudiar los elementos 201 a 250 y, al día siguiente, omitir las secciones 101-150 y continuar repasando 151 a 250. De este modo, paso a paso, avanzará en el libro y sus capacidades lingüísticas aumentarán con cada nueva página que domine.
Publisher: Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : es
Pages : 126
Book Description
Este libro contiene un vocabulario con las 2000 palabras y frases más comunes ordenadas por frecuencia de uso en la conversación diaria. Este libro de vocabulario sigue la regla 80/20, de manera que aprenderá primero las estructuras y palabras más importantes que le ayudarán a progresar con rapidez y mantener la motivación. ¿Quién debería comprar este libro? Este libro está dirigido a estudiantes de chino de nivel principiante e intermedio con iniciativa y dispuestos a dedicar de 15 a 20 minutos al día a aprender vocabulario. Este libro de vocabulario presenta una estructura sencilla producto de eliminar todo lo innecesario para concentrar el esfuerzo de aprendizaje exclusivamente en las partes que le conducirán a mayores progresos en menos tiempo. Si está dispuesto a dedicar 20 minutos al día a aprender, probablemente sea la mejor inversión que puede hacer si tiene un nivel principiante o intermedio. Se sorprenderá de la velocidad a la que progresará con apenas unas semanas de práctica diaria. ¿Quién no debería comprar este libro? Este libro no va dirigido a estudiantes de chino con nivel avanzado. En ese caso, visite nuestro sitio web y busque el libro de vocabulario de chino, que incluye más términos y está agrupado por temas, ideal para estudiantes avanzados que desean mejorar su capacidad lingüística en determinados ámbitos. Además, si lo que necesita es un libro para aprender chino todo en uno que le oriente durante las distintas fases del aprendizaje del idioma, probablemente no sea esto lo que busca. Este libro solo contiene vocabulario y se espera que los compradores aprendan aspectos como la gramática y la pronunciación a través de otras fuentes o en cursos de idiomas. El punto fuerte de este libro es que se centra en la adquisición rápida de vocabulario esencial, a expensas de otra información que muchas personas esperarían encontrar en un libro de chino convencional. Tenga esto en cuenta al comprarlo. ¿Cómo utilizar este libro? Se recomienda utilizar este libro a diario y repasar un número de páginas determinando en cada sesión. El libro se divide en secciones con 50 términos para progresar gradualmente. Pongamos por ejemplo que está repasando los términos 101 a 200. Cuando domine bien los puntos 101 a 150, podrá empezar a estudiar los elementos 201 a 250 y, al día siguiente, omitir las secciones 101-150 y continuar repasando 151 a 250. De este modo, paso a paso, avanzará en el libro y sus capacidades lingüísticas aumentarán con cada nueva página que domine.
Chineasy
Author: Shaolan,
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500952047
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This Box contains 60 flashcards that will help develop your Chinese vocabulary and pronunciation. To start learning the Chineasy way, just pick a card and flip it over.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500952047
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This Box contains 60 flashcards that will help develop your Chinese vocabulary and pronunciation. To start learning the Chineasy way, just pick a card and flip it over.
Aprender Chino - Rapido / Facil / Eficaz
Author: Pinhok Languages
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781541127739
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 86
Book Description
�Busca el modo m�s r�pido de aprender un idioma? Entonces este libro es perfecto para usted. La mayor�a de los libros de vocabulario ofrecen una cantidad abrumadora de palabras sin una clara explicaci�n sobre c�mo aprenderlas y utilizarlas. Este libro es diferente. Contiene las 2000 palabras y frases m�s importantes que usted deber�a aprender, ordenadas seg�n su importancia de manera que aprenda primero aquellas palabras m�s usadas habitualmente. Este m�todo de priorizaci�n es bastante conocido entre los profesionales de la ense�anza de idiomas. �El m�todo consigue eliminar el esfuerzo en el proceso de aprendizaje? La respuesta es no. Como con casi todo en la vida, el esfuerzo es necesario en este caso. Sin embargo, este libro se centra en minimizar el nivel de esfuerzo necesario a fin de obtener resultados. Por ejemplo, en el momento en que consiga aprender 500 vocablos estar� equipado con las palabras y frases que le permitir�n desenvolverse con soltura en la vida cotidiana. Despu�s de terminar los 2000 vocablos en el libro, usted estar� al borde de la fluidez.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781541127739
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 86
Book Description
�Busca el modo m�s r�pido de aprender un idioma? Entonces este libro es perfecto para usted. La mayor�a de los libros de vocabulario ofrecen una cantidad abrumadora de palabras sin una clara explicaci�n sobre c�mo aprenderlas y utilizarlas. Este libro es diferente. Contiene las 2000 palabras y frases m�s importantes que usted deber�a aprender, ordenadas seg�n su importancia de manera que aprenda primero aquellas palabras m�s usadas habitualmente. Este m�todo de priorizaci�n es bastante conocido entre los profesionales de la ense�anza de idiomas. �El m�todo consigue eliminar el esfuerzo en el proceso de aprendizaje? La respuesta es no. Como con casi todo en la vida, el esfuerzo es necesario en este caso. Sin embargo, este libro se centra en minimizar el nivel de esfuerzo necesario a fin de obtener resultados. Por ejemplo, en el momento en que consiga aprender 500 vocablos estar� equipado con las palabras y frases que le permitir�n desenvolverse con soltura en la vida cotidiana. Despu�s de terminar los 2000 vocablos en el libro, usted estar� al borde de la fluidez.
In the Country We Love
Author: Diane Guerrero
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125013496X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The star of Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in this country.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125013496X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The star of Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in this country.
Chinese Gung Fu
Author: Bruce Lee
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501125
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
This new edition of Bruce Lee's classic work rejuvenates the authority, insight, and charm of the master's original 1963 publication for modern audiences. It seemlessly brings together Lee's original language, descriptions and demonstrations with new material for readers, martial arts enthusiasts and collectors that want Lee in his purest form. This timeless work preserves the integrity of Lee's hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences in which he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques, ranging from gung fu stances and leg training to single- and multiple-opponent scenarios. Thought-provoking essays on the history of gung fu, the theory of yin and yang, and personal, first-edition testimonials by James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay round out this one and only book by Lee on the Chinese martial arts. -- from back cover.
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
ISBN: 9780897501125
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
This new edition of Bruce Lee's classic work rejuvenates the authority, insight, and charm of the master's original 1963 publication for modern audiences. It seemlessly brings together Lee's original language, descriptions and demonstrations with new material for readers, martial arts enthusiasts and collectors that want Lee in his purest form. This timeless work preserves the integrity of Lee's hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences in which he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques, ranging from gung fu stances and leg training to single- and multiple-opponent scenarios. Thought-provoking essays on the history of gung fu, the theory of yin and yang, and personal, first-edition testimonials by James Y. Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay round out this one and only book by Lee on the Chinese martial arts. -- from back cover.
RETRACTED BOOK: 151 Trading Strategies
Author: Zura Kakushadze
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030027929
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The book provides detailed descriptions, including more than 550 mathematical formulas, for more than 150 trading strategies across a host of asset classes and trading styles. These include stocks, options, fixed income, futures, ETFs, indexes, commodities, foreign exchange, convertibles, structured assets, volatility, real estate, distressed assets, cash, cryptocurrencies, weather, energy, inflation, global macro, infrastructure, and tax arbitrage. Some strategies are based on machine learning algorithms such as artificial neural networks, Bayes, and k-nearest neighbors. The book also includes source code for illustrating out-of-sample backtesting, around 2,000 bibliographic references, and more than 900 glossary, acronym and math definitions. The presentation is intended to be descriptive and pedagogical and of particular interest to finance practitioners, traders, researchers, academics, and business school and finance program students.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030027929
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The book provides detailed descriptions, including more than 550 mathematical formulas, for more than 150 trading strategies across a host of asset classes and trading styles. These include stocks, options, fixed income, futures, ETFs, indexes, commodities, foreign exchange, convertibles, structured assets, volatility, real estate, distressed assets, cash, cryptocurrencies, weather, energy, inflation, global macro, infrastructure, and tax arbitrage. Some strategies are based on machine learning algorithms such as artificial neural networks, Bayes, and k-nearest neighbors. The book also includes source code for illustrating out-of-sample backtesting, around 2,000 bibliographic references, and more than 900 glossary, acronym and math definitions. The presentation is intended to be descriptive and pedagogical and of particular interest to finance practitioners, traders, researchers, academics, and business school and finance program students.
Hacking Chinese
Author: Olle Linge
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781530334889
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781530334889
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Learning Chinese can be frustrating and difficult, partly because it's very different from European languages. Following a teacher, textbook or language course is not enough. They show you the characters, words and grammar you need to become proficient in Chinese, but they don't teach you how to learn them! Regardless of what program you're in (if any), you need to take responsibility for your own learning. If you don't, you will miss many important things that aren't included in the course you're taking. If you study on your own, you need to be even more aware of what you need to do, what you're doing at the moment and the difference between them. Here are some of the questions I have asked and have since been asked many times by students: How do I learn characters efficiently? How do I get the most out of my course or teacher? Which are the best learning tools and resources? How can I become fluent in Mandarin? How can I improve my pronunciation? How do I learn successfully on my own? How can I motivate myself to study more? How can I fit learning Chinese into a busy schedule? The answers I've found to these questions and many others form the core of this book. It took eight years of learning, researching, teaching and writing to figure these things out. Not everybody has the time to do that! I can't go back in time and help myself learn in a better way, but I can help you! This book is meant for normal students and independent language learners alike. While it covers all major areas of learning, you won't learn Chinese just by reading this book. It's like when someone on TV teaches you how to cook: you won't get to eat the delicious dish just by watching the program; you have to do the cooking yourself. That's true for this book as well. When you apply what you learn, it will boost your learning, making every hour you spend count for more, but you still have to do the learning yourself. This is what a few readers have said about the book: "The book had me nodding at a heap of things I'd learnt the hard way, wishing I knew them when I started, as well as highlighting areas that I'm currently missing in my study." - Geoff van der Meer, VP engineering "This publication is like a bible for anyone serious about Chinese proficiency. It's easy for anyone to read and written with scientific precision." - Zachary Danz, foreign teacher, children's theatre artist About me I started learning Chinese when I was 23 (that's more than eight years ago now) and have since studied in many different situations, including serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs in Sweden, online courses, as well as on the side while working or studying other things. I have also successfully used my Chinese in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers (the Graduate Institute for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University). All these parts have contributed to my website, Hacking Chinese, where I write regularly about how to learn Mandarin.
Essentials for Child Development Associates Working with Young Children
Author: Carol Brunson Day
Publisher: Ingram
ISBN: 9780975914007
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Publisher: Ingram
ISBN: 9780975914007
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Quantum Memory Power
Author: Dominic O'Brien
Publisher: Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
ISBN: 1722524294
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
UNLEASH YOUR MEMORY POWER! Dominic O'Brien is the record breaking 8-time World Memory Champion and the current Senior World Champion. In the record books for memorizing 54 decks of playing cards after a single sighting of each card, Dominic can easily memorize a sequence of 2000 numbers in less than an hour. Still appearing regularly on television this champion is willing to share with you his ultimate tools for developing the perfect memory. Let him teach you how to harness and unleash your memory power so you will have unlimited capacity and be able to remember names, faces, numbers, birthdays, dates, appointments, speeches, or any sequence of numbers you want. Quantum Memory Power provides practical applications and exercises to test and strengthen your abilities. By engaging your imagination and creative powers you will gain speed, accuracy and poise in the development of your own quantum memory powers. You will learn: How your brain operates To improve your decision-making powers How to remember directions To develop laser-sharp concentration How to build a mental fact file To increase your self-confidence The techniques, systems and strategies in Quantum Memory Power are unrivaled. Dominic has devised each and every one of them from his own trials and errors. The result is a powerful system that will unleash memory powers you never knew you had. Come, join him and take the journey of a lifetime.
Publisher: Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
ISBN: 1722524294
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
UNLEASH YOUR MEMORY POWER! Dominic O'Brien is the record breaking 8-time World Memory Champion and the current Senior World Champion. In the record books for memorizing 54 decks of playing cards after a single sighting of each card, Dominic can easily memorize a sequence of 2000 numbers in less than an hour. Still appearing regularly on television this champion is willing to share with you his ultimate tools for developing the perfect memory. Let him teach you how to harness and unleash your memory power so you will have unlimited capacity and be able to remember names, faces, numbers, birthdays, dates, appointments, speeches, or any sequence of numbers you want. Quantum Memory Power provides practical applications and exercises to test and strengthen your abilities. By engaging your imagination and creative powers you will gain speed, accuracy and poise in the development of your own quantum memory powers. You will learn: How your brain operates To improve your decision-making powers How to remember directions To develop laser-sharp concentration How to build a mental fact file To increase your self-confidence The techniques, systems and strategies in Quantum Memory Power are unrivaled. Dominic has devised each and every one of them from his own trials and errors. The result is a powerful system that will unleash memory powers you never knew you had. Come, join him and take the journey of a lifetime.
Benchmarking Water Services
Author: Enrique Cabrera Jr
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 1843391988
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua
Publisher: IWA Publishing
ISBN: 1843391988
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua