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William Zinsser's journey to all the places where he has done his writing and his teaching begins in 1946, with his first job at the New York Herald Tribune, a community of legendary journalists and oddballs, in its postwar years of glory. Next came 11... (read more)

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Good-bye, Old School. Hello, Bold School In 2005, Maya Frost and her husband sold everything and left their suburban American lifestyle behind in order to have an adventure abroad. The tricky part: they had to shepherd their four teenage daughters... (read more)

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The Kaplan GRE Premier Live Program is a groundbreaking test prep program that uses the latest technology to maximize a student's score. Essential practice is needed to achieve the highest scores, along with proven score-raising strategies. You will have... (read more)

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Getting a book published is hard enoughagetting a novel published is doubly so But a writer seeing his story on bookshelves everywhere is just a rewrite away with this book Written by two award-winning novelists, this workshop-in-a-book is all aspiring... (read more)

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The first popular narrative history of Shakespeare's First Folio, the world's most obsessively pursued book. One book above all others has transfixed connoisseurs for four centuries--a book sold for shillings in the streets of London, whisked to... (read more)

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For students, Master the SAT 2010 teaches test-taking strategies and reviews and tests all the skills needed to do well on the SAT, including the student's essay writing abilities and higher level math skills. For parents, there is the 24-page Parent's... (read more)

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With a review of the Practical Nursing studies content in outline form, this self-tutor guide gives students the most effective practice with the content they can expect to see on the actual exam. It also includes information about basic nursing concepts,... (read more)

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The only book that describes majors in-depth and lists colleges that offer them--four-year, two-year, undergraduate, and graduate programs The Book of Majors 2010 is the most comprehensive guide to academic programs, with in-depth descriptions of 200 of... (read more)

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Fiction imagines for us a stopping point from which life can be seen as intelligible,” asserts Joan Silber in The Art of Time in Fiction. The end point of a story determines its meaning, and one of the main tasks a writer faces is to define the... (read more)

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The Scholarship Handbook 2010 provides the most complete and authoritative facts about more than 1.7 million awards, including scholarship, internship, and loan programs, offered to undergraduates by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and... (read more)

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It might seem like high school, college and graduate school are all about tests: standardized tests for college and grad school admissions, and in-class exams given in course after course, subject after subject. If you're anxious about the onslaught of... (read more)

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The way to test your best on the SAT and PSAT is to get in lots of practice beforehand, and this resource offers you 11 prime opportunities to do just that Other books just give you the tests themselves, along with an answer key, and then expect you to... (read more)

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For students, Master the SAT 2010 teaches test-taking strategies and reviews and tests all the skills needed to do well on the SAT, including the students essay writing abilities and higher level math skills. For parents, there is the 24-page Parents... (read more)

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A must-have book in today's economy, Getting Financial Aid 2010 is for parents and students challenged by the cost of college. The all-important FAFSA form is simplified with step-by-step instructions, and the College Board's CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE(R)... (read more)

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More people write for the Associated Press than for any newspaper in the world, and writersnearly two million of themhave bought more copies of The Associated Press Stylebook than of any other journalism reference. It provides facts and references for... (read more)

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Writing picture books is not easy. Picture books are a unique form of writing with a large audience of 2- to 8-year-olds, and they must appeal to both the adult purchaser and the child listener/reader. They are generally 32 pages long and must be tightly... (read more)

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This must-have guide carefully explores the to-do's to gain admission to a top tier school. Students and parents will learn about choosing the right school, what college admissions officers really consider when making their decisions, early decision... (read more)

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“We are not to expect to be translated from despotism to liberty in a featherbed.”—Thomas Jefferson, letter to Marquis de Lafayette, 1790 Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United... (read more)

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Features include: 2 full-length practice tests with detailed explanations for each answer   Effective strategies that prepare students for every type of question and the environment they'll face on test day. Writing skills review, 100 top math... (read more)

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From Bubble Wrap to Bubblegum, from Men-on-the-Moon to Monopoly, from Kidney Transplants to Kool-Aid, to microwave ovens to M & M's, America has been at the forefront of the main advances of the human race for the last two centuries. America has given... (read more)

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This lively collection of fifty-three short, readable selections by both student and professional writers provides useful models of the rhetorical modes. In addition to familiar names such as Barbara Ehrenreich, Richard Rodriguez, and William Raspberry... (read more)

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Now thoroughly revised and updated by Harvard Law School students who tutor LSAT test-takers nationwide, this resource includes expanded coverage of logic topics--essential information for LSAT-takers. Five complete exams are included in the book, three... (read more)

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One-quarter the length and price of conventional textbooks, this popular introduction to technical writing teaches the essentials with remarkable economy, clarity, and authority. The book is divided into two parts. Part One focuses on the seven... (read more)

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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon meets The Book of Useless Information via Mad Libs in this fun new twist on classic trivia games. aWHOaS THE BLONDE THAT MARRIED WHATaS-HIS-NAME whose last name sounds like a BIRD, but then they split, and she was in that SUPER-... (read more)

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National Dental Hygienist Licensure Exam comes complete with a targeted review of all the material on the exam, exclusive test-taking strategies, a full-length simulated test, and a complete set of case studies with radiographs in color. This powerful... (read more)

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The Straight-Talking Student's Guide to the Best Colleges For more than thirty-five years, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been the favorite resource of high school students across the country because it is the only comprehensive college... (read more)

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With intelligence and precision, Ellen Bryant Voigt parses out the deft and alluring shape of poetic language in The Art of Syntax. Through brilliant readings of poems by Bishop, Frost, Kunitz, Lawrence, and others, Voigt examines the signature musical... (read more)

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One of USA Todays most successful features is now in book format! Each of the newspapers “Snapshots” captures public opinion on a provocative question at a specific moment in time; people love them, and this collection gives readers a new way... (read more)

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Everything today's CPA candidates need to pass the CPA exam Published annually, this comprehensive two-volume paperback reviews all four parts of the CPA exam. Many of the questions are taken directly from previous CPA exams. Volume I contains all study... (read more)

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Get the most from Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook" with CliffsNotes--the original study guides Whether you've read the novel countless times or are a newcomer to Nicholas Sparks' work, this book is the perfect study guide companion to "The Notebook." You... (read more)

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Four years in medical school are not only demanding and competitive in a strictly academic sense, but they may bring students face-to-face with perfectionism, anxiety, obsessions, power plays, difficult patients, ethical dilemmas, identity crises, sleep... (read more)

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For anyone who has ever spent hours going back and forth from the thesaurus to the dictionary, in search of just the right word, The Oxford American DictionaryandThesaurus is a godsend--an all-in-one desk reference offering the range and depth of a full... (read more)

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This valuable guide includes: An intensive, back-to-basics, tutor-led approach to GMAT verbal prep Comprehensive review of essential concepts in grammar, style, and critical reasoning Hundreds of practice exercises to increase speed and accuracy  ... (read more)

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Who is really controlling the pen? Editor Daniel Halpern was profoundly curious about the creative process--so he asked fifty-five world-renowned writers to briefly muse on the fictional persona behind the scenes, the alter(ed) ego who takes over when... (read more)

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The first study guide available for the Praxis II Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge exam 26,597 Fundamental Subjects (5011) exams were administered between September 2004 and June 2007. This is the first book to provide hopeful teachers in six... (read more)

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The Educational Testing Service continues to make gradual changes to the content of the GRE.  But with Kaplan's unique multi-format preparation program, students will receive the most accurate, timely details on the GRE test change.   With... (read more)

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Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and... (read more)

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Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and... (read more)

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Kaplan LSAT 2009: Comprehensive Program offers the most up-to-date content review, including strategies and practice for the new Comparative Reading passage set. This invaluable guide also presents Kaplan's proven test-taking strategies for achieving a... (read more)

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All new edition of a dictionary designed for people with limited English language skills. Great for ESL students. More than 36,000 entries with concise, easy-to-understand definitions. More than 20,000 usage examples with over 400 detailed line drawings,... (read more)

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This comprehensive SAT test prep program includes: *New! Downloadable audio SAT coaching sessions with acclaimed life coach Mel Robbins *New! "Smart Break" activities, designed for students to take a fun break from studying while keeping their... (read more)

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MORE MARKETSaMORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET PUBLISHED The 2010 Writeras Market Deluxe Edition includes all the valuable information you expect in the standard Writeras Market PLUS a 1-year subscription to WritersMarket.com. In addition to the 3,500+ listings... (read more)

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This fully revised edition of the most authoritative guide to science proposal writing is essential for any scientist embarking on a thesis or grant application. Completely updated and with entirely new chapters on private foundation funding and... (read more)

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In neighborhoods, schools, community centers, and workplaces, people are using oral history to capture and collect the kinds of stories that the history books and the media tend to overlook: stories of personal struggle and hope, of war and peace, of... (read more)

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This is the essential reference for the complete medical school experience, by a professional medical educator who wants students of the future to set a new standard for 21st century doctoring.   After reading Med School Rx, ... (read more)

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The first SAT guide for students with learning disabilities. For the growing number of students with learning disabilities who take the SAT each year, studying for the test is even more grueling than it is for traditional students. There is nothing on... (read more)

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Feel These Words is the story of nine young people from Chicago--Jig, Crazy, TeTe, Mekanism, Robbie, Marta, Patricia, Jose, and Dave--who regularly write poetry and/or song lyrics, but not for school. The Writers, as author Susan Weinstein calls them... (read more)

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Completely updated and attractively designed for ease of use, this fourth edition of the Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary contains over 175,000 words and phrases, and 270,000 translations. The Concise boasts a clear layout featuring a two-color... (read more)

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THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Written by writers for writers and backed by 89 years of authority, Writeras Market is the #1 resource for helping writers sell their work. Used by both seasoned professionals and writers new to the publishing... (read more)

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Exploring the downfalls of being a freelance writer, this cautionary tale explains what happens when one becomes self-employed, celebrating cubicle-free living through a brilliant comic narrative on the real-life ups and downs of a full-time writer. For... (read more)

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Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces niche as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with and, or says octopuses instead of octopi? Do you think British spellings are more civilised than the American versions... (read more)

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Forget tea parties and curtsies. Unlike their grandmothers, young women today are more concerned about planning the perfect business dinner or ordering a suitable gift for an important client than matching their hats to their handbags. The times, and the... (read more)

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The secrets, tips, and strategies used by actual students to win millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships are revealed in this completely revised guide for parents and high school, college, and graduate students. Every step of the... (read more)

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Praised for its practical strategies, real-world emphasis and focus on critical thinking, this successful 4-in-1 text handbook, reader, rhetoric, and research guide incorporates electronic writing and visual rhetoric to prepare students for writing in... (read more)

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How do widely published authors keep their stories burning hot? Learn how to supercharge every story with deep conviction and, conversely, turn fiery passion into effective story. The Fire in the Fiction shows you not only how to write compelling stories... (read more)

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From astronomy to zoology, biochemistry to microbiology, The Oxford Dictionary for Scientific Writers and Editors offers a wealth of information on virtually every area of science, providing clear, jargon-free definitions of terms from physics, chemistry,... (read more)

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The Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM provides unprecedented access to the resources of the most authoritative dictionary of the English language, providing the full text of the twenty-volume print edition--plus the three Addition volumes and the... (read more)

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The only guide with all the accredited colleges in the United States--more than 3,800--including four-year, two-year, and technical schools This is the only guide available that contains objective information on every accredited college in the United... (read more)

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Globally renowned for its accuracy, consistency and reliability, The Europa World Year Book provides detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory information available for over 250 countries and territories.... (read more)

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Sharpen your language skills and navigate your way around grammatical minefields with this entertaining and practical guide. For anyone who has ever been stumped by dangling modifiers and split infinitives, or for those who have no idea what these things... (read more)

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Give students big writing help in a small package with POCKET KEYS FOR WRITERS. This indispensable pocket-style handbook covers the essentials of the writing processataking students through the research process to the mechanics of writing and using... (read more)

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Beha turns to the literary classics for answers after undergoing a series of personal and family crises. The author's chronicle is a powerful testament to what great books can teach about how to live life.... (read more)

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“There has never been,” Nunberg writes, “an age as wary as ours of the tricks words can play, obscuring distinctions and smoothing over the corrugations of the actual world.... Yet as advertisers and marketers know, our mistrust of... (read more)

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" This concise, accessible text teaches students how to write logical, cohesive arguments and how to evaluate the arguments of others. " Integrating writing skills with critical thinking skills, this practical book teaches students to draw logical... (read more)

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The most comprehensive resource for students who want to earn top GRE scores. Includes 9 full-length practice tests (3 on CD), thorough reviews of every section on the exam, and expert tips and strategies from a test prep pro.... (read more)

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THE ESSENTIALS OF ACADEMIC WRITING, 2nd Edition, offers a complete overview of the process of writing academic essays for college courses. This text covers the writing process, including concise, nuts-and-bolts coverage of researching, planning, drafting,... (read more)

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