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They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings
by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein and Russel Durst
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In addition to explaining the basic moves, this book provides writing templates that show students explicitly how to make these moves in their own writing. Now available in two versions, with and without an anthology of 32 readings.... (read more)

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New Oxford American Dictionary
New Oxford American Dictionary
by Oxford
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The New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country, offering comprehensive, authoritative, and richly descriptive coverage of current American English. With 350,000 entries and definitions, NOAD has been... (read more)

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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
by Anne Lamott
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"Thirty years ago my older brother, who was  ten years old at the time, was trying to get a  report on birds written that he'd had three months to  write. It was due the next day. We were out at our  family... (read more)

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Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. History #13: Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, 2013 Edition
Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. History #13: Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam, 2013 Edition
by Tom Meltzer
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The Official SAT Study Guide
The Official SAT Study Guide
by College Board
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The Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition™ features 10 official SAT® practice tests created by the test maker. With over 1,000 pages and more than 20 chapters, it's packed with the most up-to-date information students need to get... (read more)

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Living Color: A Writer Paints Her Words
Living Color: A Writer Paints Her Words
by Natalie Goldberg
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Join the bestselling author of Wild Mind and Writing Down the Bones as she explores a new realm of creativity--the world of color--and offers us an intimate view of how everyday life is transformed into art. In twelve high-spirited chapters, Natalie... (read more)

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Making of a Poem: a Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms (00 Edition)
Making of a Poem: a Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms (00 Edition)
by Mark Strand
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Two beloved and esteemed poets have collaborated on this intimate and useful anthology illuminating the history, practice, and wonder of our most elusive art. Intended for all those who love poetry, including teachers, readers, writers, and students, The... (read more)

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Break These Rules: 35 YA Authors on Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Being Yourself
Break These Rules: 35 YA Authors on Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Being Yourself
by Luke Reynolds
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If youre a girl, you should strive to look like the model on the cover of a magazine. If youre a boy, you should play sports and be good at them. If youre smart, you should immediately go to college after high school, and get a job that makes you rich... (read more)

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A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
by Dan Ohair
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The best-selling brief introduction to public speaking, this succinct and inexpensive guide offers practical coverage of the material typically covered in a full-sized text — from invention, research, and organization to practice and delivery... (read more)

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Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics #13: Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, 2013 Edition
Princeton Review: Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics #13: Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam, 2013 Edition
by Princeton Review
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The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
by Simon Winchester
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Erudite noir. "A tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary," as the book's subtitle explains, The Professor and the Madman tells the true story of Dr. W. C. Minor, a convicted murderer who from his book-lined cell at... (read more)

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The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students
The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students
by Jenny Presnell
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In the past, historians could rely on their basic understanding of bibliographic tools to do effective research, as resources were primarily available in print, on microform, or at a library. Today, the information explosion resulting from access to the... (read more)

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On Writing Well, 25th Anniversary: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well, 25th Anniversary: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William K Zinsser
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On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e... (read more)

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Barron's U.S. Citizenship Test, 8th Edition
Barron's U.S. Citizenship Test, 8th Edition
by Gladys E Alesi M B A
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The new eighth edition of this manual has been updated to account for recently instituted government procedures and regulations that pertain to eligibility and application for United States citizenship. Progressive exercises provide a review of... (read more)

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Concise Rules of APA Style (APA, Concise Rules of APA Style)
Concise Rules of APA Style (APA, Concise Rules of APA Style)
by American Psychological Association
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This easy-to-use pocket guide, compiled from the sixth edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association," provides complete guidance on the rules of style that are critical for clear communication.... (read more)

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Poet's Companion : a Guide To the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (97 Edition)
Poet's Companion : a Guide To the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (97 Edition)
by Kim Addonizio
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In this fortuitous collaboration, two spirited poets, themselves teachers of poetry, offer guidance to aspiring beginners and those who have already published. Brief essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and suggested subjects for writing are each... (read more)

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The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time
The Great Typo Hunt: Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time
by Jeff Deck and Benjamin D. Herson
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The signs of the times are missing apostrophes. The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: "NO TRESSPASSING." In that moment, his greater purpose became... (read more)

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Telling True Stories (07 Edition)
Telling True Stories (07 Edition)
by Mark Kramer
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Twenty of America's bestselling authors share tricks, tips, and secrets of the successful writing life. Anyone who's ever sat down to write a novel or even a story knows how exhilarating and heartbreaking writing can be. So what makes writers stick with... (read more)

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Rules for Writers with 2009 MLA and 2010 APA Updates
Rules for Writers with 2009 MLA and 2010 APA Updates
by Diana Hacker
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Click here to find out more about the 2009 MLA Updates and the 2010 APA Updates. Rules for Writers succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. By looking at her own students needs, Diana Hacker created an affordable... (read more)

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Princeton Review Cracking the SAT (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
Princeton Review Cracking the SAT (Princeton Review: Cracking the SAT)
by Princeton Review
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Your top resource for SAT prep! Cracking the SAT, 2013 Edition includes everything you need to know to master the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections of the SAT. It includes: • Access to 5 full-length practice exams • Our... (read more)

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