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A School of Our Own: The Story of the First Student-Run High School and a New Vision for American Education

Sam Levin · New Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

A School of Our Own tells the remarkable story of the Independent Project, the first student-run high school in America. Founder Samuel Levin, a high school junior who had already achieved international fame for creating Project Sprout - the first farm-to-school lunch program in the United...
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The New Oxford Companion to Law

Peter Cane · Oxford University Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

For any reader needing a concise yet expert explanation of a subject in law, the New Oxford Companion to Law is the ideal reference work. Providing greater depth than can be found in legal dictionaries but always accessible to the non-specialist, entries in the Companion cover all areas...
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Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies

Griswold · For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Print book

The landlords essential guide to residential rental law Landlords Legal Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the laws and legalities of renting property. This one-stop legal reference provides both guidance and the correct forms that help landlords avoid tenant issues, which could...
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Brick: A World History

James W P Campbell · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

"A brilliant collaboration . . . The hundreds of color photographs are stunning in their clarity and composition. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal This totally original architecture book -- named 2004 Choice Outstanding Academic Title -- follows the story of brick from...
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Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing

Hod Lipson · Wiley; 1 edition

Voted one of the top 25 books of 2013 in China by Chinese readers!
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The Sky Below: A True Story of Summits, Space, and Speed

Scott Parazynski · Little A
Format: Hardcover

"Scott Parazynski's drive, curiosity, inventiveness, and great humor shine through the pages of The Sky Below and will certainly inspire future generations to pursue their dreams with every fiber in their being." - John Glenn, NASA astronautAn epic memoir from a man whose life...
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The Montessori Controversy

John Chattin-McNichols · Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

In this text information is provided on Montessori philosophy and teaching practices, including curriculum materials. Recent research on the effects of the Montessori school experience is also reviewed.
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Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong

Brandon L Garrett · Harvard University Press
Pages: 367
Format: Paperback

On January 20, 1984, Earl Washington -- defended for all of forty minutes by a lawyer who had never tried a death penalty case -- was found guilty of rape and murder in the state of Virginia and sentenced to death. After nine years on death row, DNA testing cast doubt on his conviction...
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101 Ways to Make Studying Easier for College Students: What Every Student Needs to Know Explained Simply REVISED 2ND EDITION

Susan Marie Roubidoux · Atlantic Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

In this totally revised second edition, learn how to create an effective study environment, get organized, and more. We will provide you with various studying methods such as the proven SQ3R method, as well as exercises to improve your skills. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent...
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3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models

James Floyd Kelly · Que Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Book

The First Complete Guide to Tinkercad 3D Modeling Thats Powerful, Friendly, Free! Want to master 3D modeling and printing? Tinkercad is the perfect software for you Its friendly, web-based, and free. Even better, you dont have to rely on Tinkercads technical documentation to use it. This...
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Becoming an Architect

Lee W Waldrep · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 350
Format: Paperback

"Becoming an Architect will inspire future architects, career consultants, and human resources professionals alike, providing all the information you'll need to make intelligent decisions about careers in architecture." - From the Foreword by Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA,...
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