It’s all about the bad guys of fantasy literature. First, we’ll meet Grendel and his mother, two mean and nasty monsters from the medieval poem Beowulf. Next, we’ll check out one of the genre’s most ferocious creatures: the dragon. The Standard Deviants finish it all off with a look at some sly and sinister villains.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Introduction to Fantasy Literature
Get ready for a fun-filled exploration of the fabulous genre of fantasy literature. The Standard Deviants cover some of fantasy literature’s greatest stories, including The Lord of the Rings, Le Morte d’Arthur, and Beowulf, with a special look at what makes these stories so great.
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Heroes and Hocus Pocus
The Standard Deviants examine the heroes and hocus-pocus of fantasy literature. First, Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings, then how fantasy makes use of magic, including a look at those masters of magic: the wizards.
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Monsters and Myth
The Standard Deviants delve into the three M’s of fantasy literature: magic, myth and medievalism. They also bring you face-to-face with some of fantasy’s scariest monsters: ringwraiths, orcs, and the Balrog, all from the fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings.
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Grendel, Dragons and Meanies
It’s all about the bad guys of fantasy literature. First, we’ll meet Grendel and his mother, two mean and nasty monsters from the medieval poem Beowulf. Next, we’ll check out one of the genre’s most ferocious creatures: the dragon. The Standard Deviants finish it all off with a look at some sly and sinister villains.
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Finance Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM is packed with robust supplementary materials: Lesson plans, viewing guides, teacher reference guides, students activities, worksheets and tests.
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Finance: The Basics
The Standard Deviants jump into the role of the financial manager, so be prepared to make some quick and crucial decisions. Pick your type of business, learn how to maximize stockholder wealth, choose your corporate structure and explore different kinds of markets.
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Assets and Liabilities
Learn about assets, liabilities, equities, and stock options. But wait! The Standard Deviants have more secrets to show. Learn about interest rates, risk, and the curve that shows it all: the yield curve. Then you’ll look into our financial crystal ball and find out the future value of your money.
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Money Management
The Standard Deviants help you navigate a future path for your money, with example calculations and handy reference charts, and aid in the unraveling of confusing interest rates.
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Investing
Excitement. Adventure. Surprises galore! Does this sound like a pulp fiction cliffhanger? No! It’s even better. It’s risk, the chance you take when you invest in a company. You’ll learn to take your chances and roll the dice, the smart way.