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The Mindful Writer: Noble Truths of the Writing Life
The Mindful Writer: Noble Truths of the Writing Life
by Dinty W. Moore
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One need not be a Buddhist, of course, to be mindful and alert. In fact, seeing how often non-Buddhist writers offer advice that seems entirely compatible to what I encounter in my Buddhist studies reinforces all that I have come to believe about the... (read more)

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Foundations of GMAT Verbal
Foundations of GMAT Verbal
by Manhattan Gmat
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Manhattan GMAT’s Foundations of Verbal provides a refresher of the basic verbal concepts tested on the GMAT. Designed to be user-friendly for all students, this book provides easy-to-follow explanations of fundamental concepts and step-by-step... (read more)

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Do It Now! Science: Wild Experiments & Outdoor Adventures
Do It Now! Science: Wild Experiments & Outdoor Adventures
by Sarah Hines Stephens
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Explore Your World! is divided into two chapters: one of zany, quirky science projects and tech crafts, and another of eye-opening explorations that make every child’s backyard seem like a haven for discovery. In the first chapter, kids experiment... (read more)

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CliffsNotes GMAT Cram Plan
CliffsNotes GMAT Cram Plan
by William Ma
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Make the most of the time you have left! 2 months to ace the test... 1 month to ace the test... 1 week to ace the test! With built-instudy calendar, subject reviews, and diagnosticand practice exams It's GMAT Crunch Time! INCLUDES COVERAGE OF THE NEW... (read more)

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The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs
The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs
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You can't unring a bell. It takes a village to raise a child. Life is just a bowl of cherries. We sometimes think of proverbs as expressions of ancient wisdom, but in fact new proverbs are constantly arising. This unique volume is devoted exclusively to... (read more)

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Cracking the SAT, 2013 Edition (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
Cracking the SAT, 2013 Edition (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
by Princeton Review
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If you need to know it, it's in this package! The Princeton Review’s Complete SAT Test Prep Bundle brings you a thorough review of all SAT Math, Critical Reading, and Writing topics; access to 15 SAT practice tests; and a set of flashcards to help... (read more)

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Princeton Review: Cracking the GRE #2013: Cracking the GRE, 2013 Edition
Princeton Review: Cracking the GRE #2013: Cracking the GRE, 2013 Edition
by Princeton Review
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If you need to know it, it's in this package! The Princeton Review’s Complete GRE Test Prep Bundle brings you a thorough review of all GRE topics and the question types on the test, including text completion, sentence equivalence, reading... (read more)

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Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore
Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore
by Skye Alexander
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The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea maidens (and sometimes men) can be found in... (read more)

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Cracking the SAT with DVD, 2013 Edition (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
Cracking the SAT with DVD, 2013 Edition (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
by Princeton Review
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If you need to know it, it's in this book! Cracking the SAT with DVD, 2013 Edition includes everything you need to know to master the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections of the SAT. It includes: • Access to 8 full-length practice... (read more)

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The Damn Good Resume Guide, Fifth Edition: A Crash Course in Resume Writing (Damn Good Resume Guide)
The Damn Good Resume Guide, Fifth Edition: A Crash Course in Resume Writing (Damn Good Resume Guide)
by Yana Parker
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One of the best-selling resume books of all time and a trusted resource for job-seekers for nearly three decades, this edition of The Damn Good Resume Guide has been completely revised and updated for today's marketplace. The Shortest Distance Between... (read more)

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A Place Called Peculiar: Stories about Unusual American Place-Names
A Place Called Peculiar: Stories about Unusual American Place-Names
by Frank K. Gallant
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From Bug Tussle, Alabama, to Donnybrook, New York, this pop-culture history offers a highly entertaining survey of America's most unusual place-names and their often-humorous origins. The author traveled the country, recording the best stories... (read more)

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CliffsNotes GMAT Cram Plan
CliffsNotes GMAT Cram Plan
by William Ma
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Make the most of the time you have left! 2 months to ace the test... 1 month to ace the test... 1 week to ace the test! With built-instudy calendar, subject reviews, and diagnosticand practice exams It's GMAT Crunch Time! INCLUDES COVERAGE OF THE NEW... (read more)

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Princeton Review: Cracking the GRE #13: Cracking the GRE with DVD, 2013 Edition
Princeton Review: Cracking the GRE #13: Cracking the GRE with DVD, 2013 Edition
by Princeton Review
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If you need to know it, it’s in this book. Cracking the GRE with DVD, 2013 Edition has everything you need to know to master Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and the Essay sections of the GRE, and includes:    &bull... (read more)

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The Naked Author: A Guide to Self-Publishing
The Naked Author: A Guide to Self-Publishing
by Alison Baverstock
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This how-to guide advises aspiring writers on how to tap into the world of self-publishing and channel their energy to handle the creative demands of their craft and gain confidence in managing the many business aspects of publishing. New online... (read more)

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Researching Your Irish Ancestors At Home and Abroad
Researching Your Irish Ancestors At Home and Abroad
by David R. Elliott
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This book will help all those, no matter where they live, who are searching for ancestors in Ireland. David R. Elliott has taken eight research trips to Ireland on behalf of his clients and has worked in most archival repositories in the Republic of... (read more)

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I Used to Know That: Science: Fascinating Truths about How Animals Evolve, Plants Grow, Brains Work, Molecules Bond, and Stars Explode
I Used to Know That: Science: Fascinating Truths about How Animals Evolve, Plants Grow, Brains Work, Molecules Bond, and Stars Explode
by Marianne Taylor
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Do you know why we are able to see light and hear sound? What is the Earth made of? How does the body produce energy? And, most important, does any of this matter? In I Used to Know That: Science, Marianne Taylor will answer those questions and more and... (read more)

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The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics
The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics
by John Pollack
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A funny, erudite, and provocative exploration of puns, the people who make them, and this derided wordplay's remarkable impact on human history. In The Pun Also Rises, John Pollack-a former World Pun Champion and presidential speechwriter for Bill... (read more)

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Second Grade Reading Roundup (Fun on the Run)
Second Grade Reading Roundup (Fun on the Run)
by Christina Wilsdon
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Includes 1 copy each of Kindergarten Words Games (Trade Paperback/978-0-307-47947-1), Kindergarten Fun with Numbers (Trade Paperback/978-0-307-47946-4), First Grade Reading Roundup (Trade Paperback/978-0-307-47949-5), First Grade Fun with Numbers (Trade... (read more)

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Bestsellers: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Bestsellers: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by John Sutherland
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Lady Chatterley's Lover. The Blue Lagoon. Portnoy's Complaint. The Da Vinci Code. For the last century, the tastes and preferences of the common reader have been reflected in the American and British bestseller lists, and this Very Short Introduction... (read more)

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What Ever Happened to Respect?
What Ever Happened to Respect?
by Philip E. Ayers
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Why are pastors treated with respect or disrespect? The purpose of this work is to identify the past and present history concerning American's treatment of pastors. It highlights the history of America from its Colonial days to present times, and found... (read more)

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