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Make Believe

On Telling Stories to Children

de Mac Barnett ...

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature
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Military Flight Aptitude Tests, Fifth Edition: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review

de Terry L. Duran ...

Series series Barron's Test Prep
Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from Military Flight Aptitude Test experts!Barron’s Military Flight Aptitude Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron’s--all content is written and reviewed by Military Flight Aptitude Test expertsBuild y... ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from Military Flight Aptitude Test experts!Barron’s Military Flight Aptitude Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron’s--all content is written and reviewed by Military Flight Aptitude Test expertsBuild y...
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Vanished in Vermillion

The Real Story of South Dakota’s Most Infamous Cold Case

de Lou Raguse ...

In May 1971, Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller were two seventeen-year-olds driving to an end-of-the-school-year party in a rundown Studebaker Lark when they seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth. Police back then didn’t do enough to try and find them. Investigators thirty years later did too much. Two families endure decades of pain as they await answers of what happened to their girls. ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

In May 1971, Pam Jackson and Sherri Miller were two seventeen-year-olds driving to an end-of-the-school-year party in a rundown Studebaker Lark when they seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth. Police back then didn’t do enough to try and find them. Investigators thirty years later did too much. Two families endure decades of pain as they await answers of what happened to their girls.
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System

de Wes Marshall ...

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.Fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation. ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.Fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation.
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The Killer Across the Table

Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter

de John E. Douglas, Mark Olshaker ...

The legendary FBI criminal profiler, number-one New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for the hit Netflix show Mindhunter delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed details about his criminal profiling process, and divulging the strategies used to crack some of America’s most challenging cases.The ... Leer más

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The legendary FBI criminal profiler, number-one New York Times bestselling author, and inspiration for the hit Netflix show Mindhunter delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex predatory killers, offering never-before-revealed details about his criminal profiling process, and divulging the strategies used to crack some of America’s most challenging cases.The
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Unmentionable

The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners

de Therese Oneill ...

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood ... Leer más

$14.39 USD

Have you ever wished you could live in an earlier, more romantic era? Ladies, welcome to the 19th century, where there's arsenic in your face cream, a pot of cold pee sits under your bed, and all of your underwear is crotchless. (Why? Shush, dear. A lady doesn't question.)Unmentionable is your hilarious, illustrated, scandalously honest (yet never crass) guide to the secrets of Victorian womanhood
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Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?

And Other Questions People Ask Vegans

de Colb, Sherry F. ...

What about plants? Don't animals eat other animals? There are no perfect vegans, so why bother? If you're vegan, how many times have you been asked these, and other similarly challenging, questions from non-vegans? Using humor and reason, Sherry F. Colb takes these questions at face value and also delves deeply into the motivations behind them, coming up with answers that are not only intelligent ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

What about plants? Don't animals eat other animals? There are no perfect vegans, so why bother? If you're vegan, how many times have you been asked these, and other similarly challenging, questions from non-vegans? Using humor and reason, Sherry F. Colb takes these questions at face value and also delves deeply into the motivations behind them, coming up with answers that are not only intelligent
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Collins Gem Dutch Phrasebook and Dictionary

de Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Gem
The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Dutch will give you the right word at the right time – every time.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Dutch will give you the right word at the right time – every time.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel
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John W. Garrett and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

de Kathleen Waters Sander ...

How John W. Garrett and the B&O Railroad he headed for twenty-six years helped to transform America by linking the nation.Chartered in 1827 as the country’s first railroad, the legendary Baltimore and Ohio played a unique role in the nation’s great railroad drama and became the model for American railroading. John W. Garrett, who served as president of the B&O from 1858 to 1884, ranked among the ... Leer más

$43.99 USD

How John W. Garrett and the B&O Railroad he headed for twenty-six years helped to transform America by linking the nation.Chartered in 1827 as the country’s first railroad, the legendary Baltimore and Ohio played a unique role in the nation’s great railroad drama and became the model for American railroading. John W. Garrett, who served as president of the B&O from 1858 to 1884, ranked among the
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Yes Means Yes!

Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World without Rape

Edición de Jaclyn Friedman, Jessica Valenti ...

This groundbreaking feminist classic dismantles the way we view rape in our culture and replaces it with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure.In the original edition, feminist, political, and activist writers alike presented their ideas for a paradigm shift from the "No Means No" model--and the result was the groundbreaking shift to today's affirmative consent model ("Yes ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

This groundbreaking feminist classic dismantles the way we view rape in our culture and replaces it with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure.In the original edition, feminist, political, and activist writers alike presented their ideas for a paradigm shift from the "No Means No" model--and the result was the groundbreaking shift to today's affirmative consent model ("Yes
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69 More Short Spanish Stories for Intermediate Learners

Engage with Intermediate Spanish Through Tales That Intrigue and Educate!

de Adrian Gee ...

Series Libro 2 - Spanish Through Stories: A Cultural Journey
Discover a Deeper Connection with "69 More Short Spanish Stories for Intermediate Learners"!Elevate your journey in mastering the Spanish language with our meticulously curated collection, tailor-made for B1/B2 level learners. This sequel to our beginner's series delves into the heart of Spain, offering a rich tapestry of stories that bridge the gap between language learning and cultural immersion ... Leer más

$11.64 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover a Deeper Connection with "69 More Short Spanish Stories for Intermediate Learners"!Elevate your journey in mastering the Spanish language with our meticulously curated collection, tailor-made for B1/B2 level learners. This sequel to our beginner's series delves into the heart of Spain, offering a rich tapestry of stories that bridge the gap between language learning and cultural immersion
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AI with Intention

The Leadership Guide for Higher Education

de Claire L. Brady ...

AI with Intention offers what leaders need most: a practical, mission-driven framework for making confident decisions about AI adoption that advance your institution's core purpose.Dr. Claire Brady delivers a grounded, practical approach that cuts through hype, assesses real opportunities and risks, and builds strategies that honor your values while expanding what's possible for your students and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

AI with Intention offers what leaders need most: a practical, mission-driven framework for making confident decisions about AI adoption that advance your institution's core purpose.Dr. Claire Brady delivers a grounded, practical approach that cuts through hype, assesses real opportunities and risks, and builds strategies that honor your values while expanding what's possible for your students and
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business

Eleventh Edition

de Donald S. Passman ...

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar
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God Forgives, Brothers Don't

The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood

de Jasper Craven ...

In the tradition of Sebastian Junger’s Tribe and Chris Hedges’s classic War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning, a powerful investigation into the fraught history and ominous future of military education in the United States, and how it formed and fuels increasingly volatile strains of American masculinity.“Send us your boy and we will return to you a man.”Since the dawn of America, the military has ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

In the tradition of Sebastian Junger’s Tribe and Chris Hedges’s classic War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning, a powerful investigation into the fraught history and ominous future of military education in the United States, and how it formed and fuels increasingly volatile strains of American masculinity.“Send us your boy and we will return to you a man.”Since the dawn of America, the military has
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Relationality

An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human

de Arturo Escobar, Michal Osterweil, Kriti Sharma ...

Series series Beyond the Modern
This important new book argues that at the root of the contemporary crisis of climate, energy, food, inequality, and meaning is a certain core presupposition that structures the ways in which we live, think, act and design: the assumption of dualism, or the fundamental separateness of things.The authors contend that the key to constructing livable worlds lies in the cultivation of ways of knowing ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

This important new book argues that at the root of the contemporary crisis of climate, energy, food, inequality, and meaning is a certain core presupposition that structures the ways in which we live, think, act and design: the assumption of dualism, or the fundamental separateness of things.The authors contend that the key to constructing livable worlds lies in the cultivation of ways of knowing
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When Companies Run the Courts

How Forced Arbitration Became America's Secret Justice System

de Brendan Ballou ...

**The definitive exposé of forced arbitration, the secret justice system that protects abusers, employers, and powerful corporations“Ballou is one of our most insightful analysts of the modern American legal system. This careful study should be required reading.” —Simon Johnson, Nobel laureate and coauthor of Power and Progress**America has a hidden justice system. There, decisions are made in ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

**The definitive exposé of forced arbitration, the secret justice system that protects abusers, employers, and powerful corporations“Ballou is one of our most insightful analysts of the modern American legal system. This careful study should be required reading.” —Simon Johnson, Nobel laureate and coauthor of Power and Progress**America has a hidden justice system. There, decisions are made in
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The Secret Life of Hidden Places

Concealed Rooms, Clandestine Passageways, and the Curious Minds That Made Them

de Stefan Bachmann, April Genevieve Tucholke ...

A spellbinding tour, filled with stories and photographs, of some of the world’s most fascinating architectural mysteries.This wondrous guide for the curious and the intrepid takes readers on a lushly photographed and lyrically written tour of eighteen of the world’s most captivating architectural mysteries. Delve into both the secretive places themselves and the eccentric and obsessive minds that ... Leer más

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A spellbinding tour, filled with stories and photographs, of some of the world’s most fascinating architectural mysteries.This wondrous guide for the curious and the intrepid takes readers on a lushly photographed and lyrically written tour of eighteen of the world’s most captivating architectural mysteries. Delve into both the secretive places themselves and the eccentric and obsessive minds that
... Leer más
The Language Game

How Improvisation Created Language and Changed the World

de Morten H. Christiansen, Nick Chater ...

Forget the language instinct—this is the story of how we make up language as we goLanguage is perhaps humanity’s most astonishing capacity—and one that remains poorly understood. In The Language Game, cognitive scientists Morten H. Christiansen and Nick Chater show us where generations of scientists seeking the rules of language got it wrong. Language isn’t about hardwired grammars but about near ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Forget the language instinct—this is the story of how we make up language as we goLanguage is perhaps humanity’s most astonishing capacity—and one that remains poorly understood. In The Language Game, cognitive scientists Morten H. Christiansen and Nick Chater show us where generations of scientists seeking the rules of language got it wrong. Language isn’t about hardwired grammars but about near
... Leer más
Fostering Resilient Learners

Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

de Kristin Souers, Pete Hall ...

In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue--childhood trauma--and its profound effect on learning and teaching.Grounded in research and the authors' experience working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all ... Leer más

$32.79 USD

In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue--childhood trauma--and its profound effect on learning and teaching.Grounded in research and the authors' experience working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all
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Land and Freedom

The MST, the Zapatistas and Peasant Alternatives to Neoliberalism

de Leandro Vergara-Camus ...

The Zapatistas of Chiapas and the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) of Brazil are often celebrated as shining examples in the global struggle against neoliberalism. But what have these movements achieved for their members in more than two decades of resistance and can any of these achievements realistically contribute to the rise of a viable alternative?Through a perfect balance of grassroots ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

The Zapatistas of Chiapas and the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) of Brazil are often celebrated as shining examples in the global struggle against neoliberalism. But what have these movements achieved for their members in more than two decades of resistance and can any of these achievements realistically contribute to the rise of a viable alternative?Through a perfect balance of grassroots
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Culturize

Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes.

de Jimmy Casas ...

In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these “soft skills” can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of twenty-first-century learning. ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these “soft skills” can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of twenty-first-century learning.
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The Wiley Guide to Writing Essays About Literature

de Paul Headrick ...

This outstanding practical guide to writing analytical essays on literature develops interpretive skills through focused exercises and modeled examples. The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of beginning undergraduates.Features unique, detailed guidance on paragraph structureIncludes sample essays throughout to model each stage of the essay-writing processFocused exercises develop the ... Leer más

$33.00 USD

This outstanding practical guide to writing analytical essays on literature develops interpretive skills through focused exercises and modeled examples. The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of beginning undergraduates.Features unique, detailed guidance on paragraph structureIncludes sample essays throughout to model each stage of the essay-writing processFocused exercises develop the
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Human Transit (Revised Edition)

How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives

de Jarrett Walker ...

An updated and expanded new edition of an acclaimed book about how to make public transportation work better for everyoneTransportation expert Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple, if we focus on the underlying geometry that all transit systems share. In this revised edition of his acclaimed Human Transit*,* he provides the basic tools and critical questions needed to make smarter ... Leer más

$25.19 USD

An updated and expanded new edition of an acclaimed book about how to make public transportation work better for everyoneTransportation expert Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple, if we focus on the underlying geometry that all transit systems share. In this revised edition of his acclaimed Human Transit*,* he provides the basic tools and critical questions needed to make smarter
... Leer más
Student Workbook To Accompany Miller and Lovler’s Foundations of Psychological Testing

Practical and Critical Thinking Exercises

de Aimee Rhoads, Sara D. Pemble, Leslie A. Miller, Robert L. Lovler ...

This practical workbook offers a wealth of opportunities for students to apply knowledge learned from the best-selling core text, Foundations of Psychological Testing, Sixth Edition. Exercises and projects allow students to review, engage in, and master concepts, while multiple choice and short answer questions allow students to assess their understanding at the conclusion of each chapter. ... Leer más

$52.99 USD

This practical workbook offers a wealth of opportunities for students to apply knowledge learned from the best-selling core text, Foundations of Psychological Testing, Sixth Edition. Exercises and projects allow students to review, engage in, and master concepts, while multiple choice and short answer questions allow students to assess their understanding at the conclusion of each chapter.
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