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Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works
Elizabeth Green - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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A 2014 New York Times Book Review Notable BookWe've all had great teachers who opened new worlds, maybe even changed our lives. What made them so great?Everyone agrees that a great teacher can have an enormous impact. Yet we still don't know what, precisely, makes a teacher great.... |
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Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back
Janice P. Nimura - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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"Surprising and richly satisfying" (Megan Marshall) ; "beautifully crafted . . . subtle, polished, and poised" (Stacy Schiff) .In 1871, five young girls were sent by the Japanese government to the United States. Their mission: learn Western ways and return to help... |
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2015 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date
George S. Cuhaj - Krause Publications; Ninth Edition edition
Format: Book
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Twenty-first Century Wonders Creativity abounds in the modern collectible coin market The Standard Catalog of World Coins -Date th Edition brings this inspiration and inventiveness from todays World Mints Central Banks and their distributors to light in the finest such resource on the market... |
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The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community
Marc J. Dunkelman - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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A sweeping new look at the unheralded transformation that is eroding the foundations of American exceptionalism. Americans today find themselves mired in an era of uncertainty and frustration. The nation's safety net is pulling apart under its own weight; political compromise is viewed... |
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The official guide to the GRE revised general test
Educational Testing Service - McGraw-Hill
Format: Paperback
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Guide to the GRE revised general test that offers: four complete, real tests; hundreds of authentic test questions; in-depth descriptions of the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning measures plus tips for answering each question type; detailed overview of the analytical writing essay... |
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Anxiety + Depression: Effective Treatment of the Big Two Co-Occurring Disorders
Margaret Wehrenberg Psy.D. - W W Norton
Format: Hardcover
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Tips and techniques for managing a prevalent co-existing condition. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common complaints in therapy, and its not unusual for clients to suffer from both simultaneously. But spotting the co-occurrence is not easy. When one symptom picture dominates,... |
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Parenting Difficult Children: Strategies for Parents of Preschoolers to Preteens
Michael Hammond - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Parenting young children is a challenge, and dealing with difficult or problem behavior can set up an atmosphere of tension and strife - not just between the child and the parents, but between parents as well. Parenting Difficult Children provides a method of removing that tension with... |
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Digging for Richard III: The Search for the Lost King (Revised and Expanded)
Mike Pitts - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover
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"As gripping as any detective fiction. Proof that one doesnt need to be fascinated with Richard III to be enthralled by the story of his bodys discovery." - Publishers WeeklyIn August 2012 a search began, and on February 4, 2013, a team from Leicester University delivered its verdict... |
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The African American Press in World War II: Toward Victory at Home and Abroad
Paul Alkebulan - Lexington Books, 2014.
Format: Print book
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Black journalists have vigorously exercised their First Amendment right since the founding of Freedom's Journal in 1827. World War II was no different in this regard, and Paul Alkebulan argues that it was the most important moment in the long history of that important institution. American... |
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Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat
Barry Estabrook - W.W. Norton & Company
Format: Print book
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An eye-opening investigation of the commercial pork industry and an inspiring alternative to the way pigs are raised and consumed in America.Barry Estabrook, author of the New York Times bestseller Tomatoland and a writer of "great skill and compassion" (Eric Schlosser) , now explores... |
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The Age of Ecology
Joachim Radkau - Polity; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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This book is the first major study of the history of environmentalism, from its origins in romanticism and the nature cults of the late 18th century to the global environmental movements of today. Radkau shows that this is not a single story of the steady ascent of environmentalism but rather... |
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Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble
Marilyn Johnson - Harper
Format: Hardcover
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The author of The Dead Beat and This Book is Overdue! turns her piercing eye and charming wit to the real-life avatars of Indiana Jones - the archaeologists who sort through the muck and mire of swamps, ancient landfills, volcanic islands, and other dirty places to reclaim history for us all.Pompeii,... |
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The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance
Stephen P Hinshaw - Oxford University Press
Format: Print book
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most controversial and misunderstood medical conditions today. With skyrocketing rates of diagnosis and medication treatment, it has generated a firestorm of controversy. Alarming questions have been raised about ADHD in recent... |
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Philosophy Bites Again
David Edmonds - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
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Philosophy Bites Again is a brand new selection of interviews from the popular podcast of the same name. It offers engaging and thought-provoking conversations with leading philosophers on a selection of major philosophical issues that affect our lives. Their subjects include pleasure,... |
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ACT 36 in Just 7 Steps
Maria Filsinger - McGraw-Hill Education,
Format: Print book
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Learn the 7 steps to earn a 36 on the ACT-- written by a student who achieved a perfect score! Just like you, Maria Filsinger was a busy junior in high school--with all the fun and distractions that come with it. She wanted to score high on the ACT and eventually go to a good college,... |
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Grammar: 1,001 Practice Questions For Dummies
Geraldine Woods - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Book
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Practice makes perfect - and helps deepen your understanding of English grammar Establishing good grammar habits will set you up for success. From English class to writing your college essay, from corporatecommunications,to updating your social media sites, good grammar is essential and now you have... |
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1,339 Quite Interesting Facts to Make Your Jaw Drop
John Mitchinson - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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From the creators of the hugely popular BBC quiz show QI, a brilliant sequel to their New York Timesbest-selling 1,227 Quite Interesting Facts to Blow Your Socks Off.1,339 Quite Interesting Facts to Make Your Jaw Drop is bursting with mindboggling morsels of triviainformative, hilarious,... |
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Book of Majors 2015
College Entrance Examination Board. - College Board; Ninth Edition edition
Format: Book
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The Book of Majors by The College Board helps students answer these questions Whats the major for me? Where can I study it? What can I do with it after graduation? Revised and refreshed every year, this book is the most comprehensive guide to college majors on the market. In-depth descriptions... |
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Brando's Smile: His Life, Thought, and Work
Susan L. Mizruchi - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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A groundbreaking work that reveals how Marlon Brando shaped his legacy in art and life. When people think about Marlon Brando, they think of the movie star, the hunk, the scandals. In Brando's Smile, Susan L. Mizruchi reveals the Brando others have missed: the man who collected four... |
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ACT Study Guide 2015: ACT Prep and Practice Questions
ACT Study Guide 2015 Team - Accepted, Inc.
Format: Print book
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Traditional ACT prep study guides have followed the same format for decades. Written by independent, professional tutors to simulate the experience of private tutor sessions, the Accepted, Inc. ACT prep study guide 2014 is specifically designed for increasing ANY students score - regardless... |
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It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens
danah boyd - Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover
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An essential read, written by a leading expert, for anyone who wants to understand young people's use of social media What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening... |
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The Kennan Diaries
George F Kennan - W.W. Norton & Company,
Format: Hardcover
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A landmark collection, spanning ninety years of U.S. history, of the never-before-published diaries of George F. Kennan, America's most famous diplomat. On a hot July afternoon in 1953, George F. Kennan descended the steps of the State Department building as a newly retired man. His career... |
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Social Physics: How Good Ideas Spread-The Lessons from a New Science
Alex Pentland - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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From one of the world's leading data scientists, a landmark tour of the new science of idea flow, offering revolutionary insights into the mysteries of collective intelligence and social influence If the Big Data revolution has a presiding genius, it is MIT's Alex "Sandy"... |
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11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT, 2015 Edition (College Test Preparation)
Princeton Review - Princeton Review
Format: Paperback
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THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the SAT and PSAT with 11 full-length practice tests, comprehensive explanations for every question, and helpful scoring grids and admissions advice.Practice Your Way to Perfection. * 11 full-length practice tests (10 for the SAT,... |
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Mcgraw-hill's 12 sat practice tests with psat.
Christopher Black - Mcgraw-Hill
Format: Paperback
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The practice you need to succeed on the SAT McGraw-Hill Education: 12 SAT Practice Tests with PSAT provides the intensive test-taking practice that can help you sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and reduce your stress. Take these practice tests--created by two of America's... |
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2015 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market
Mary Burzlaff Bostic - North Light Books; Fortieth Edition edition
Format: Book
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Build a Successful Art Career2015 Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for any artist who wants to establish or expand a career in fine art, illustration, or graphic design. Thousands of successful artists have relied on us to help develop their... |
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Aha!: The Moments of Insight that Shape Our World
William B. Irvine - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
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Great ideas often develop gradually after studying a problem at length--but not always. Sometimes, an insight hits like a bolt from the blue. For Archimedes, clarity struck while he was taking a bath. For Gustav Mahler, it came as the blades of his oars touched the water. And for Albert... |
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Abortion
Barbara Wexler - Gale
Format: Book : Document Computer File : English : 2014 edition
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Provides both sides of the divisive argument surrounding abortion. Also includes information on the number and types of abortions performed in the United States, abortion clinics, teen pregnancy and abortion, views of abortion from around the world, religious thoughts on abortion, and legal... |
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Garden Projects: 25 Easy-to-Build Wood Structures & Ornaments
Roger Marshall - W W Norton
Format: Paperback
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Garden Projects gives you a range of plans for useful and ornamental additions to your garden. Each project is fully explained, with detailed step-by-step descriptions and illustrations to guide you through. Garden Projects suit your needs and abilities, from practical and simple raised... |
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Balancing the Big Stuff: Finding Happiness in Work, Family, and Life
Miriam Liss - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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While the current conversation about work-family balance and having it all tends to focus on women, both men and women are harmed when conditions make it impossible to balance meaningful work with family life. Yet, both will benefit from re-evaluating what it means to have it all and fighting... |
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11 Principles of a Reagan Conservative
Paul Kengor - Beaufort Books
Format: Hardcover
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Perhaps no other president's name is invoked by politicians as much as Ronald Reagan's. Every election, as presidential hopefuls jockey for the Republican nomination, each one claims to be a Reagan conservative. But are these candidates truly carrying on the mantle of Ronald Reagan,... |
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Chronicles: Art & Design
Weta - Harpercollins
Format: Hardcover
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A stunning look at the creative process behind The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - the third and final installment of one of the world's biggest motion picture franchises from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson.Working closely with the film's production staff, the award-winning... |
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College Handbook 2015: All New 52nd Edition
The College Board - College Board; 52 edition
Format: Print book
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This is the only guide available that contains objective information on every accredited college in the United States—2,200 four-year colleges and universities, and 1,700 two-year community colleges and technical schools. With its clearly laid-out entries and more than 40 indexes,... |
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The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture
James Stevens Curl - Oxford University Press, 2015.
Format: Print book
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Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding... |
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The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government
Philip K Howard - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover
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The secret to good government is a question no one in Washington is asking: "What's the right thing to do?" What's wrong in Washington is deeper than you think. Yes, there's gridlock, polarization, and self-dealing. But hidden underneath is something bigger and more... |
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33 Artists in 3 Acts
Sarah Thornton - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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This compelling narrative goes behind the scenes with the world's most important living artists to humanize and demystify contemporary art.The best-selling author of Seven Days in the Art World now tells the story of the artists themselves -- how they move through the world, command... |
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Alice Paul: Claiming Power
J.D. Zahniser - Oxford University Press
Format: Book
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Alice Paul has long been an elusive figure in the political history of American women. Raised by Quaker parents in Moorestown, New Jersey, she would become a passionate and outspoken leader of the woman suffrage movement. In 1913, she reinvigorated the American campaign for a constitutional... |
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