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Structuring Your Novel (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition)

Helping Writers Become Authors, #3

by K.M. Weiland ...

Series Book 3 - Helping Writers Become Authors
Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?Why do some stories work and others don't? The answer is structure. In the 10-year anniversary edition of this beloved writing guide, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story's ... Read more

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Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?Why do some stories work and others don't? The answer is structure. In the 10-year anniversary edition of this beloved writing guide, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story's
... Read more
Wuthering Heights: A Quick Read edition

by Quick Read, Emily Brontë ...

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.- Reading time of the complete text: about 11 hours- Reading time of the summarized text: 27 minutes"Wuthering Heights" is a novel influenced by Romanticism and Gothic fiction. It explores themes of mental and physical cruelty, domestic abuse, and challenges to ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.- Reading time of the complete text: about 11 hours- Reading time of the summarized text: 27 minutes"Wuthering Heights" is a novel influenced by Romanticism and Gothic fiction. It explores themes of mental and physical cruelty, domestic abuse, and challenges to
... Read more
New York's Secret Subway

The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit

by Matthew Algeo ...

In the nineteenth century, Manhattan’s streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against ... Read more

$25.19 USD

In the nineteenth century, Manhattan’s streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against
... Read more
Some Kids Left Behind

A Survivor's Fight for Health Care in the Wake of 9/11

by Lila Nordstrom ...

For the 20th anniversary of 9/11 comes an awe-inspiring account of the schoolchildren poisoned by the toxic air left in the wake of the Twin Towers' destruction and the survivor who fought for health care for them in front of Congress and against the odds.On September 11, 2001, high school senior Lila Nordstrom watched from her classroom's window as the Twin Towers, mere blocks away, fell. Weeks ... Read more

$12.99 USD

For the 20th anniversary of 9/11 comes an awe-inspiring account of the schoolchildren poisoned by the toxic air left in the wake of the Twin Towers' destruction and the survivor who fought for health care for them in front of Congress and against the odds.On September 11, 2001, high school senior Lila Nordstrom watched from her classroom's window as the Twin Towers, mere blocks away, fell. Weeks
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Mustang Unbridled

The High-Octane History of Ford's Legendary Pony Car

by Robert M. Kennedy ...

Deep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.Mustang Unbridled delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.Author Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor ... Read more

$23.09 USD

Deep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.Mustang Unbridled delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.Author Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor
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Taking Flight

Inventing the Aerial Age, from Antiquity through the First World War

by Richard P. Hallion ...

The invention of flight represents the culmination of centuries of thought and desire. Kites and rockets sparked our collective imagination. Then the balloon gave humanity its first experience aloft, though at the mercy of the winds. The steerable airship that followed had more practicality, yet a number of insurmountable limitations. But the airplane truly launched the Aerial Age, and its ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The invention of flight represents the culmination of centuries of thought and desire. Kites and rockets sparked our collective imagination. Then the balloon gave humanity its first experience aloft, though at the mercy of the winds. The steerable airship that followed had more practicality, yet a number of insurmountable limitations. But the airplane truly launched the Aerial Age, and its
... Read more
Bridges Over Water: Understanding Transboundary Water Conflict, Negotiation And Cooperation (Second Edition)

by Ariel Dinar, Shlomi Dinar, Daene C Mckinney, Stephen C Mccaffrey ...

Series Book 11 - World Scientific Series On Environmental And Energy Economics And Policy
Bridges over Water places the study of transboundary water conflicts, negotiation, and cooperation in the context of various disciplines, such as international relations, international law, international negotiations, and economics. It demonstrates their application, using various quantitative approaches, such as river basin modeling, quantitative negotiation theory, and game theory. Case-studies ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Bridges over Water places the study of transboundary water conflicts, negotiation, and cooperation in the context of various disciplines, such as international relations, international law, international negotiations, and economics. It demonstrates their application, using various quantitative approaches, such as river basin modeling, quantitative negotiation theory, and game theory. Case-studies
... Read more
The Working Parent's Guide to Homeschooling 2nd Edition

by robyn dolan ...

Yes you CAN homeschool your children while working! The Working Parent's Guide to Homeschooling will inform and empower working parents with tools and resources to homeschool. Explore time management, childcare arrangements while working, how to teach and more, with real-life working parents' solutions to each of these issues. Written specifically for working parents, the author's own experience ... Read more

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Yes you CAN homeschool your children while working! The Working Parent's Guide to Homeschooling will inform and empower working parents with tools and resources to homeschool. Explore time management, childcare arrangements while working, how to teach and more, with real-life working parents' solutions to each of these issues. Written specifically for working parents, the author's own experience
... Read more
Bridging the Gap

Raising A Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder

by Rondalyn Varney Whitney ...

“A special-needs guide that comes to the rescue” (Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child) of those who struggle with an increasingly common condition.Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and ... Read more

$4.99 USD

“A special-needs guide that comes to the rescue” (Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child) of those who struggle with an increasingly common condition.Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and
... Read more
Home Education

by Charlotte Mason ...

Home Education consists of six lectures by Charlotte Mason about the raising and educating of young children (up to the age of nine), for parents and teachers. She encourages us to spend a lot of time outdoors, immersed in nature and handling natural objects and collecting experiences on which to base the rest of their education. She discusses the use of training in good habits such as attention, ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Home Education consists of six lectures by Charlotte Mason about the raising and educating of young children (up to the age of nine), for parents and teachers. She encourages us to spend a lot of time outdoors, immersed in nature and handling natural objects and collecting experiences on which to base the rest of their education. She discusses the use of training in good habits such as attention,
... Read more
How To Write ... Cyberpunk

by Evelyn Page ...

Enter a world where technology reigns supreme, and humanity navigates the shadows of a hyper-connected society. "How to Write Cyberpunk Fiction" is the essential guide for aspiring authors eager to dive into the thrilling complexities of this genre. Evelyn Page invites you to explore the intricate blend of corporate intrigue, societal decay, and human struggle that defines cyberpunk storytelling, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Enter a world where technology reigns supreme, and humanity navigates the shadows of a hyper-connected society. "How to Write Cyberpunk Fiction" is the essential guide for aspiring authors eager to dive into the thrilling complexities of this genre. Evelyn Page invites you to explore the intricate blend of corporate intrigue, societal decay, and human struggle that defines cyberpunk storytelling,
... Read more
Flirting with Danger

Confessions of a Reluctant War Reporter

by Siobhan Darrow ...

Former star correspondent for CNN, Siobhan Darrow covered the world’s hottest war zones over the last two decades, reporting from the front lines in Moscow, Chechnya, the Balkans, Albania, Israel, and Northern Ireland. Her fearless pursuit of stories placed her in countless life-threatening situations, prompting Darrow to wonder what about her character so attracted her to adrenaline, and so ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Former star correspondent for CNN, Siobhan Darrow covered the world’s hottest war zones over the last two decades, reporting from the front lines in Moscow, Chechnya, the Balkans, Albania, Israel, and Northern Ireland. Her fearless pursuit of stories placed her in countless life-threatening situations, prompting Darrow to wonder what about her character so attracted her to adrenaline, and so
... Read more
Unsolved History

Investigating Mysteries of the Past

by Joe Nickell ...

"The stories are interesting and the scientific approaches used to investigate them are fascinating." ― The Paintsville Herald (Kentucky)What constitutes historical truth is often subject to change based on new evidence. In this book, former detective Joe Nickell demonstrates the techniques used in solving some of the world's most perplexing mysteries, such as the authenticity of Abraham Lincoln's ... Read more

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"The stories are interesting and the scientific approaches used to investigate them are fascinating." ― The Paintsville Herald (Kentucky)What constitutes historical truth is often subject to change based on new evidence. In this book, former detective Joe Nickell demonstrates the techniques used in solving some of the world's most perplexing mysteries, such as the authenticity of Abraham Lincoln's
... Read more
Practical Text Mining and Statistical Analysis for Non-structured Text Data Applications

by Gary Miner, John Elder IV, Thomas Hill, Robert Nisbet, Dursun Delen, Andrew Fast ...

Practical Text Mining and Statistical Analysis for Non-structured Text Data Applications brings together all the information, tools and methods a professional will need to efficiently use text mining applications and statistical analysis.Winner of a 2012 PROSE Award in Computing and Information Sciences from the Association of American Publishers, this book presents a comprehensive how-to ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Practical Text Mining and Statistical Analysis for Non-structured Text Data Applications brings together all the information, tools and methods a professional will need to efficiently use text mining applications and statistical analysis.Winner of a 2012 PROSE Award in Computing and Information Sciences from the Association of American Publishers, this book presents a comprehensive how-to
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The Korean War in Asia

A Hidden History

Edited by Tessa Morris-Suzuki ...

Series series Asia/Pacific/Perspectives
This book takes a fresh look at the Korean War by considering the conflict from a Northeast Asian regional perspective. It highlights the connections of the war to earlier conflicts in the region and examines the human impact of the war on neighboring countries, focusing particularly on the ways in which the Korean War shaped regional cross-border movements of people, goods, and ideas (including ... Read more

$38.99 USD

This book takes a fresh look at the Korean War by considering the conflict from a Northeast Asian regional perspective. It highlights the connections of the war to earlier conflicts in the region and examines the human impact of the war on neighboring countries, focusing particularly on the ways in which the Korean War shaped regional cross-border movements of people, goods, and ideas (including
... Read more
Politics For Dummies

by Ann M. DeLaney ...

Get up to speed on the U.S. political systemConfused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you.You’ll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, ... Read more

$16.00 USD

Get up to speed on the U.S. political systemConfused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics For Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you.You’ll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees,
... Read more
School Safety Agent Exam Review Guide

by Lewis Morris ...

Learn the secret to success on the New York City School Safety Agent Exam.The number of candidates taking the exam has increased dramatically in recent years, reflecting the challenges of the job market. In order to succeed against this increased competition, the candidate must be prepared to tackle the unique question types found on the exam. This book contains the most up to date and accurate ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Learn the secret to success on the New York City School Safety Agent Exam.The number of candidates taking the exam has increased dramatically in recent years, reflecting the challenges of the job market. In order to succeed against this increased competition, the candidate must be prepared to tackle the unique question types found on the exam. This book contains the most up to date and accurate
... Read more
The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty

by H. Sutcliffe, E. Dunne ...

Updated to mark her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty is a collection of all the things that make Elizabeth II a national treasure, from the profound impact she has had on 21st-century politics, to her superhuman ability to keep on waving and her fabulous collection of headscarves.Did you know that she has established a whole new dog breed, the dorgi, a cross ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Updated to mark her Platinum Jubilee, The Queen: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Her Majesty is a collection of all the things that make Elizabeth II a national treasure, from the profound impact she has had on 21st-century politics, to her superhuman ability to keep on waving and her fabulous collection of headscarves.Did you know that she has established a whole new dog breed, the dorgi, a cross
... Read more
Italian Stories

The Best Italian Tales and Short Stories for Travelers and Students Audiobook in Italian

by Midealuck Publishing ...

Are you planning on going to Italy but worried about communicating fluently? Or maybe you just want to improve your Italian, but without using boring, annoying learning methods. Are you curious about entertaining, humorous and quality short stories that cover the Italian culture? Maybe you are interested in learning a language and having fun at the same time? If so, this book which includes audio ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you planning on going to Italy but worried about communicating fluently? Or maybe you just want to improve your Italian, but without using boring, annoying learning methods. Are you curious about entertaining, humorous and quality short stories that cover the Italian culture? Maybe you are interested in learning a language and having fun at the same time? If so, this book which includes audio
... Read more
Laura Middleton; Her Brother and her Lover (1890) A classic Victorian erotic novel - The Original Classic Edition

by Anonymous Anonymous ...

If anyone told me Id read a Victorian novel in one sitting, Id have never believed it. My English Lit classes in college would have been so much more entertaining with titles like this. According to some sources, this was supposedly written around 1890, which is unbelievable.Its shocking and disgusting, but also a joyous farce. Every inhibition gives way to the ultimate goal of physical pleasure, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If anyone told me Id read a Victorian novel in one sitting, Id have never believed it. My English Lit classes in college would have been so much more entertaining with titles like this. According to some sources, this was supposedly written around 1890, which is unbelievable.Its shocking and disgusting, but also a joyous farce. Every inhibition gives way to the ultimate goal of physical pleasure,
... Read more
Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation

On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans

by David L. Eng, Shinhee Han ...

In Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation critic David L. Eng and psychotherapist Shinhee Han draw on case histories from the mid-1990s to the present to explore the social and psychic predicaments of Asian American young adults from Generation X to Generation Y. Combining critical race theory with several strands of psychoanalytic thought, they develop the concepts of racial melancholia and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation critic David L. Eng and psychotherapist Shinhee Han draw on case histories from the mid-1990s to the present to explore the social and psychic predicaments of Asian American young adults from Generation X to Generation Y. Combining critical race theory with several strands of psychoanalytic thought, they develop the concepts of racial melancholia and
... Read more
The Rose Metal Press Field Guide to Writing Flash Nonfiction

Advice and Essential Exercises from Respected Writers, Editors, and Teachers

by Dinty W. Moore ...

FEATURING ESSAYS FROM: Barrie Jean Borich • Jenny Boully • Norma Elia Cantú • Rigoberto González • Philip Graham • Carol Guess • Jeff Gundy • Robin Hemley • Barbara Hurd • Judith Kitchen •Eric LeMay • Dinah Lenney • Bret Lott • Patrick Madden• Lee Martin • Maggie McKnight • Brenda Miller •Kyle Minor • Aimee Nezhukumatathil • Anne Panning • Lia Purpura • Peggy Shumaker • Sue William Silverman • ... Read more

$9.99 USD

FEATURING ESSAYS FROM: Barrie Jean Borich • Jenny Boully • Norma Elia Cantú • Rigoberto González • Philip Graham • Carol Guess • Jeff Gundy • Robin Hemley • Barbara Hurd • Judith Kitchen •Eric LeMay • Dinah Lenney • Bret Lott • Patrick Madden• Lee Martin • Maggie McKnight • Brenda Miller •Kyle Minor • Aimee Nezhukumatathil • Anne Panning • Lia Purpura • Peggy Shumaker • Sue William Silverman •
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Modern Manners for Moms & Dads

Practical Parenting Solutions for Sticky Social Situations (For Kids 0–5) (Parenting etiquette, Good manners, & Child rearing tips)

by M.Ed. Evie Granville, Sarah Davis Davis ...

Be a Confident Parent from Day One“Evie and Sarah artfully marry expert etiquette and parenting advice in a fun, modern, and valuable way.” ―Heidi Dulebohn, international cultural consultant and etiquette expert#1 New Release in Etiquette Guides & Advice and Children's StudiesParenting doesn’t happen in a bubble, but you wouldn’t know that from other parenting books. Own this humorous, often ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Be a Confident Parent from Day One“Evie and Sarah artfully marry expert etiquette and parenting advice in a fun, modern, and valuable way.” ―Heidi Dulebohn, international cultural consultant and etiquette expert#1 New Release in Etiquette Guides & Advice and Children's StudiesParenting doesn’t happen in a bubble, but you wouldn’t know that from other parenting books. Own this humorous, often
... Read more
The Witch-Crafting Handbook

Magical Projects and Recipes for You and Your Home

by Helena Garcia ...

Over 70 projects for stylish witches to make at home.Wicked Baker, Helena Garcia, is back with a new book to help you witch-craft your way to a more magical life, with creative projects for you and your home.Inspired by ancient folklore and all things mystical, Helena offers remedies for your apothecary using foraged ingredients and age-old formulae; fashion accessories for your witch's wardrobe; ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Over 70 projects for stylish witches to make at home.Wicked Baker, Helena Garcia, is back with a new book to help you witch-craft your way to a more magical life, with creative projects for you and your home.Inspired by ancient folklore and all things mystical, Helena offers remedies for your apothecary using foraged ingredients and age-old formulae; fashion accessories for your witch's wardrobe;
... Read more

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