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The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents

From Rejection to Representation in 8 Steps

de Alyssa Matesic, Patrick McDonald ...

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four
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Last Branch Standing

A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court

de Sarah Isgur ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster"Isgur has all your answers in these smart, snappy, clear-eyed pages.”—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster"Isgur has all your answers in these smart, snappy, clear-eyed pages.”—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
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The Secret Garden

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition

de John Pasden, Renjun Yang, Frances Hodgson Burnett ...

Series Libro 1 - Mandarin Companion
Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese
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The Organization of Information

de Daniel N. Joudrey ...

Series series Library and Information Science Text Series
Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed ... Leer más

$64.99 USD

Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed
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The Ode Less Travelled

Unlocking the Poet Within

de Stephen Fry ...

Comedian and actor Stephen Fry's witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry.Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry. In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Comedian and actor Stephen Fry's witty and practical guide, now in paperback, gives the aspiring poet or student the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry.Stephen Fry believes that if one can speak and read English, one can write poetry. In The Ode Less Travelled, he invites readers to discover the delights of writing poetry for pleasure and provides the tools and confidence to get
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PELLET B EXAM PREP 2026–2027

Complete POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery Review with 1000+ Practice Questions, 5 Full-Length Tests & Detailed Answer Explanations

de Daniel Mercer ...

Step into the exam room with confidence—and walk out with a score that puts you ahead of the competition.Becoming a law enforcement officer isn’t just a dream—it’s a calling. But before you wear the badge, you must conquer one of the biggest hurdles: the PELLET B exam. And most candidates fail not because they lack intelligence… but because they lack the right preparation.This book changes that ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Step into the exam room with confidence—and walk out with a score that puts you ahead of the competition.Becoming a law enforcement officer isn’t just a dream—it’s a calling. But before you wear the badge, you must conquer one of the biggest hurdles: the PELLET B exam. And most candidates fail not because they lack intelligence… but because they lack the right preparation.This book changes that
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Foundations of Library and Information Science

de Richard E. Rubin, Rachel G. Rubin ...

Richard E. Rubin’s book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library ... Leer más

$46.99 USD

Richard E. Rubin’s book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library
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The Art of Subtext

Beyond Plot

de Charles Baxter ...

Series series Art of...
Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the
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The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads

Everything You Need to Know About LGBTQ Parenting But Are (Mostly) Afraid to Ask

de Eric Rosswood ...

If You are Thinking of Becoming a Gay Dad, or if You are Already a Gay Dad ─ This Book is for You!Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. In 2016, The Chicago Tribune reported that 10 ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

If You are Thinking of Becoming a Gay Dad, or if You are Already a Gay Dad ─ This Book is for You!Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt and an estimated 65,000 adopted children are living with a gay parent. In 2016, The Chicago Tribune reported that 10
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BECOME A CERTIFIED SAFETY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST AT YOUR FIRST ATTEMPT

de Sami Ullah Rajput ...

Thank you for inspiring the author, contributing research, and providing data. This project would not have been possible without the support, contributions, and participation of all those involved. We would not have been able to complete this project without your support and involvement.This book contains a number of useful resources and sources. A number of organizations are involved in ... Leer más

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Thank you for inspiring the author, contributing research, and providing data. This project would not have been possible without the support, contributions, and participation of all those involved. We would not have been able to complete this project without your support and involvement.This book contains a number of useful resources and sources. A number of organizations are involved in
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The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants

de U.S. Department of the Army ...

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are
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Interpersonal Communication

Putting Theory into Practice

de Denise Solomon, Jennifer Theiss ...

The third edition of this text continues to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of interpersonal communication, linking theory to the everyday so that readers may navigate personal, social, and professional situations in ways that are fulfilling and effective.This edition again builds on foundational research and theory with attention to current developments in the ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

The third edition of this text continues to provide a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field of interpersonal communication, linking theory to the everyday so that readers may navigate personal, social, and professional situations in ways that are fulfilling and effective.This edition again builds on foundational research and theory with attention to current developments in the
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Using the DSM® to Diagnose Family Systems

Edición de Jessica A. Russo, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, J. Kelly Coker, PhD, LCMHC, QLS, Jason H. King, PhD, CMHC, NCC, ACS ...

Offers useful strategies for creating rapport between the linear-focused DSM® and the circular causality approach of systems-oriented clinicians.With a focus on clinical applications, this unique textbook for students of diagnosis, family systems, counseling, and other mental health disciplines demonstrates how to use the DSM® to aid assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention from ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

Offers useful strategies for creating rapport between the linear-focused DSM® and the circular causality approach of systems-oriented clinicians.With a focus on clinical applications, this unique textbook for students of diagnosis, family systems, counseling, and other mental health disciplines demonstrates how to use the DSM® to aid assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention from
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International Organization and Global Governance

Edición de Thomas G. Weiss, Rorden Wilkinson ...

Completely revised and updated, this textbook continues to offer the most comprehensive resource available. Concise chapters from a diverse mix of established and emerging global scholars offer accessible, in-depth coverage of the history and theories of international organization and global governance and discussions of the full range of state, intergovernmental, and non-state actors.All chapters ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

Completely revised and updated, this textbook continues to offer the most comprehensive resource available. Concise chapters from a diverse mix of established and emerging global scholars offer accessible, in-depth coverage of the history and theories of international organization and global governance and discussions of the full range of state, intergovernmental, and non-state actors.All chapters
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Financial Feminist

Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

de Tori Dunlap ...

An instant New York Times bestsellerFrom the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive money management guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollarsTori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent parents balance their checkbook every month and learned to save for ... Leer más

$12.49 USD

An instant New York Times bestsellerFrom the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive money management guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollarsTori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent parents balance their checkbook every month and learned to save for
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The BERA Guide to Environmental and Sustainability Education

Creating Just Futures in Educational Research and Practice

Edición de Elizabeth Rushton, Lynda Dunlop ...

Series series The BERA Guides
The BERA Guide to Environmental and Sustainability Education aims to engage and inspire educators and education researchers to (re)engage with environmental and sustainability education and reflect on the intersections between their own areas of expertise and practice. This BERA Guide has been developed through the collaboration of eleven authors, working together to bring varied experiences, ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

The BERA Guide to Environmental and Sustainability Education aims to engage and inspire educators and education researchers to (re)engage with environmental and sustainability education and reflect on the intersections between their own areas of expertise and practice. This BERA Guide has been developed through the collaboration of eleven authors, working together to bring varied experiences,
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Top'Actuel Micro-entrepreneur 2026-2027

de Bénédicte Deleporte ...

Tout savoir sur la micro-entreprise en 64 pages !30 fiches efficaces et synthétiques pour comprendre et retenir l’essentiel sur le statut de micro-entrepreneur (anciennement « auto-entrepreneur ») :Le cadre juridique : régime, statut, bénéficiaires...La création de la micro-entreprise : préalables, déclaration, aides et subventions…Les obligations fiscales ... ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Tout savoir sur la micro-entreprise en 64 pages !30 fiches efficaces et synthétiques pour comprendre et retenir l’essentiel sur le statut de micro-entrepreneur (anciennement « auto-entrepreneur ») :Le cadre juridique : régime, statut, bénéficiaires...La création de la micro-entreprise : préalables, déclaration, aides et subventions…Les obligations fiscales ...
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A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students

de Jennifer L. Pusateri ...

A transformative approach to college teaching that creates more inclusive, effective learning environmentsA Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students by Jennifer L. Pusateri is a practical handbook designed for higher education faculty and educational developers who are ready to embrace neuroinclusive instruction in their classrooms. Drawing on both research and lived experience, ... Leer más

$25.69 USD

A transformative approach to college teaching that creates more inclusive, effective learning environmentsA Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students by Jennifer L. Pusateri is a practical handbook designed for higher education faculty and educational developers who are ready to embrace neuroinclusive instruction in their classrooms. Drawing on both research and lived experience,
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On Writing Horror

A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association

Edición de Mort Castle ...

The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all!In On Writing Horror, Second Edition, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write and publish horror novels and short stories.Edited by the Horror Writers Association (HWA), a worldwide ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

The masters of horror have united to teach you the secrets of success in the scariest genre of all!In On Writing Horror, Second Edition, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum, and many others tell you everything you need to know to successfully write and publish horror novels and short stories.Edited by the Horror Writers Association (HWA), a worldwide
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The Enigma Story

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

de Sir John Dermot Turing ...

'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point ... Leer más

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point
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Naming the World: A Mini Guide to Creating Names in Fantasy Worldbuilding

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #12

de A Trevena ...

Series Libro 12 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to get rid of the placeholder names in your story? Struggling to find ones that feel right, carry meaning, and actually sound like they belong in your world?Naming the World offers clear, practical guidance to help you craft names that feel authentic, meaningful, and full of story. From city names and cultural naming patterns to mythic titles and personal transformations, this mini guide will ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Want to get rid of the placeholder names in your story? Struggling to find ones that feel right, carry meaning, and actually sound like they belong in your world?Naming the World offers clear, practical guidance to help you craft names that feel authentic, meaningful, and full of story. From city names and cultural naming patterns to mythic titles and personal transformations, this mini guide will
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How to Map Your World

An Author's Guide to Mapping Fictional Worlds

de A Trevena ...

Series Libro 6 - Author Guides
Want to create a fantasy landscape that feels real and immersive?Need help drafting a map that enriches the experience of your world?How to Map Your World breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to map out an engaging world full of stories and adventure.This workbook will help you to:- Lay out your world in a way ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Want to create a fantasy landscape that feels real and immersive?Need help drafting a map that enriches the experience of your world?How to Map Your World breaks the process down into easy-to-follow steps. By completing a series of creative prompts, this book will show you how to map out an engaging world full of stories and adventure.This workbook will help you to:- Lay out your world in a way
... Leer más
Crafting Magic: A Mini Guide to Creating Magic for Fantasy Worlds

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #9

de A Trevena ...

Series Libro 9 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Want to create unique and compelling magic systems for your world, but don't know where to start? Need help designing magical traditions that feel rich and believable?Crafting Magic provides clear and insightful information to help you design magical systems that are as unique as the worlds they inhabit. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of diverse forms of magic, helping you ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Want to create unique and compelling magic systems for your world, but don't know where to start? Need help designing magical traditions that feel rich and believable?Crafting Magic provides clear and insightful information to help you design magical systems that are as unique as the worlds they inhabit. This mini guide offers a deep dive into the creation of diverse forms of magic, helping you
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Worldbuilding for Plot: A Mini Guide to Creating Worlds that Drive Story

Step By Step Worldbuilding, #15

de A Trevena ...

Series Libro 15 - Step By Step Worldbuilding
Struggling to turn your worldbuilding into an actual story? Got pages of ideas, but no clear sense of what should happen, or how to make it happen?Worldbuilding for Plot shows you how to create worlds that don't just sit in the background, but actively create the conditions your story needs. By building power, pressure, and consequence into your setting, you can create worlds that naturally ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Struggling to turn your worldbuilding into an actual story? Got pages of ideas, but no clear sense of what should happen, or how to make it happen?Worldbuilding for Plot shows you how to create worlds that don't just sit in the background, but actively create the conditions your story needs. By building power, pressure, and consequence into your setting, you can create worlds that naturally
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