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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

de Les Standiford ...

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
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Medellín v. Texas

International Justice, Federalism, and the Execution of José Medellin

de Alan Mygatt-Tauber ...

Series series Landmark Law Cases and American Society
In 1993, José Medellín, an eighteen-year-old Mexican national who lived most of his life in the United States, was arrested for his participation in the gang rape and murder of two girls in Houston, Texas. Despite telling police that he was born in Mexico, he was never informed of his rights to contact the Mexican Consulate, a right guaranteed to him by Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

In 1993, José Medellín, an eighteen-year-old Mexican national who lived most of his life in the United States, was arrested for his participation in the gang rape and murder of two girls in Houston, Texas. Despite telling police that he was born in Mexico, he was never informed of his rights to contact the Mexican Consulate, a right guaranteed to him by Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on
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Essential 120000 English-Chinese Simplified Words Dictionary

de Nam Nguyen ...

The Essential 120,000 English-Chinese Simplified Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Chinese Simplified equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Chinese Simplified or ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The Essential 120,000 English-Chinese Simplified Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Chinese Simplified equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Chinese Simplified or
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Romance Character Tropes

What Readers Expect from Cowboys, Billionaires, Widows and more

de Tara G. Ericson, Jessica Barber ...

Series Libro 1 - Romance Writer's Encylopedia
In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find more than a list of tropes or broad genre fiction advice.The Romance Writer’s Encyclopedia Series breaks down our method for categorizing tropes into four types of framework tropes – Character Tropes, Situational Tropes, Setting Tropes, and Relational Tropes.Romance Character Tropes includes detailed entries on favorite romance tropes like Cowboys, ... Leer más

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In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find more than a list of tropes or broad genre fiction advice.The Romance Writer’s Encyclopedia Series breaks down our method for categorizing tropes into four types of framework tropes – Character Tropes, Situational Tropes, Setting Tropes, and Relational Tropes.Romance Character Tropes includes detailed entries on favorite romance tropes like Cowboys,
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How to Teach a Foreign Language

Enriched edition. Mastering Language Instruction: Practical Techniques for Educators

de Otto Jespersen, Cecilia Pendleton ...

Traducido por Sophia Yhlen-Olsen Bertelsen ...

In "How to Teach a Foreign Language," Otto Jespersen presents a groundbreaking exploration of language pedagogy, interweaving his mastery of linguistic theory with practical teaching methodologies. Written during the early 20th century, a period marked by increasing globalization and the need for effective communication, Jespersen's work reflects the innovative ideas of structural linguistics and ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "How to Teach a Foreign Language," Otto Jespersen presents a groundbreaking exploration of language pedagogy, interweaving his mastery of linguistic theory with practical teaching methodologies. Written during the early 20th century, a period marked by increasing globalization and the need for effective communication, Jespersen's work reflects the innovative ideas of structural linguistics and
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Exchange of Ideas

The Economy of Higher Education in Early America

de Adam R. Nelson ...

The first volume of an ambitious new economic history of American higher education.Exchange of Ideas launches a breathtakingly ambitious new economic history of American higher education. In this volume, Adam R. Nelson focuses on the early republic, explaining how knowledge itself became a commodity, as useful ideas became salable goods and American colleges were drawn into transatlantic ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

The first volume of an ambitious new economic history of American higher education.Exchange of Ideas launches a breathtakingly ambitious new economic history of American higher education. In this volume, Adam R. Nelson focuses on the early republic, explaining how knowledge itself became a commodity, as useful ideas became salable goods and American colleges were drawn into transatlantic
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test bank Health and Physical Assessment in Nursing 2 edition DAmico

de jeremy floyd ...

This is not a textbook, it is a test bank for the book "Health and Physical Assessment in Nursing 2 edition DAmico ", it helps you to look up data in the most accurate and fastest way.Any questions please contact before buying. thanks ... Leer más

$11.64 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This is not a textbook, it is a test bank for the book "Health and Physical Assessment in Nursing 2 edition DAmico ", it helps you to look up data in the most accurate and fastest way.Any questions please contact before buying. thanks
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Theories and Methods of Writing Center Studies

A Practical Guide

Edición de Jo Mackiewicz, Rebecca Babcock ...

This collection helps students and researchers understand the foundations of writing center studies in order to make sound decisions about the types of methods and theoretical lenses that will help them formulate and answer their research questions.In the collection, accomplished writing center researchers discuss the theories and methods that have enabled their work, providing readers with a ... Leer más

$57.99 USD

This collection helps students and researchers understand the foundations of writing center studies in order to make sound decisions about the types of methods and theoretical lenses that will help them formulate and answer their research questions.In the collection, accomplished writing center researchers discuss the theories and methods that have enabled their work, providing readers with a
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Civil Disturbance Operations

de Department of Defense ...

This book includes the following topics: Chapter 1 Operational Threats of the Civil Disturbance Environment Chapter 2 Control Force Operations Chapter 3 Apprehension, Search, and Detention Chapter 4 Riot Shield and Riot Baton Techniques Chapter 5 Nonlethal Capabilities Set and Employment Considerations Chapter 6 Civil Disturbance Formations Chapter 7 Civil Disturbance Operations in Confinement ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

This book includes the following topics: Chapter 1 Operational Threats of the Civil Disturbance Environment Chapter 2 Control Force Operations Chapter 3 Apprehension, Search, and Detention Chapter 4 Riot Shield and Riot Baton Techniques Chapter 5 Nonlethal Capabilities Set and Employment Considerations Chapter 6 Civil Disturbance Formations Chapter 7 Civil Disturbance Operations in Confinement
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Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, Second Edition

de Oscar Swan ...

Series series Verbs and Essentials of Grammar Series
Sharpen your Polish verb and grammar skills with this all-in-one resourceIn addition to providing essential concepts regardingverbs and grammar, Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammaralso includes an index of the 500 most popular verbs. This book contains a multitude of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of the language in real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Sharpen your Polish verb and grammar skills with this all-in-one resourceIn addition to providing essential concepts regardingverbs and grammar, Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammaralso includes an index of the 500 most popular verbs. This book contains a multitude of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of the language in real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single
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Family Tree Pocket Reference

Edición de Diane Haddad ...

This convenient, timesaving, handy collection of genealogy reference material gathers the best resources, tips, lists and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Use the Family Tree Pocket Reference to find:• Definitions for unfamiliar terms and acronyms.• US state fast facts.• Family tree software at a glance.• Genealogy data websites.• Surname origins.• Naming practices by ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

This convenient, timesaving, handy collection of genealogy reference material gathers the best resources, tips, lists and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Use the Family Tree Pocket Reference to find:• Definitions for unfamiliar terms and acronyms.• US state fast facts.• Family tree software at a glance.• Genealogy data websites.• Surname origins.• Naming practices by
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Cut to the Chase

Writing Feature Films with the Pros at UCLA Extension Writers' Program

de Linda Venis ...

Millions of people dream of writing a screenplay but don't know how to begin, or are already working on a script but are stuck and need some targeted advice. Or maybe they have a great script, but no clue about how to navigate the choppy waters of show business. Enter Cut To The Chase, written by professional writers who teach in UCLA Extension Writers' Programme, whose alumni's many credits ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Millions of people dream of writing a screenplay but don't know how to begin, or are already working on a script but are stuck and need some targeted advice. Or maybe they have a great script, but no clue about how to navigate the choppy waters of show business. Enter Cut To The Chase, written by professional writers who teach in UCLA Extension Writers' Programme, whose alumni's many credits
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Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys

de Jawanza Kunjufu ...

Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. This book answers such questions as Why are there more black boys in remedial and special education classes than girls? Why are more girls on the honor roll? When do African American boys see a positive ... Leer más

$19.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. This book answers such questions as Why are there more black boys in remedial and special education classes than girls? Why are more girls on the honor roll? When do African American boys see a positive
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South Caucasus (Transcaucasia) Collection - Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia Languages

Language Audio Learning Country Guide and Vocabulary Training Course Collection for Travel in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia (Including Armenian, Azerbaijani and Georgian)

de Language Recall ...

Series Libro 2 - European Languages
South Caucasus CollectionWelcome to the South Caucasus Language Collection. This collection includes 3 of our training courses all within the same book. This collection is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning South ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

South Caucasus CollectionWelcome to the South Caucasus Language Collection. This collection includes 3 of our training courses all within the same book. This collection is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning South
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Memorial Drive

A Daughter's Memoir

de Natasha Trethewey ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerA New York TimesNotable BookOne of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and ... ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerA New York TimesNotable BookOne of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and ...
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Mollie Is Three

Growing Up in School

de Vivian Gussin Paley ...

A classic work by an educator the New York Times said "should be required reading wherever children are growing"Mollie Is Three describes a year in the life of a little girl and her preschool classmates in a nursery school classroom run by Vivian Gussin Paley, whose groundbreaking ideas about the best way to teach young children continue to be influential today. We first encounter Mollie on the ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

A classic work by an educator the New York Times said "should be required reading wherever children are growing"Mollie Is Three describes a year in the life of a little girl and her preschool classmates in a nursery school classroom run by Vivian Gussin Paley, whose groundbreaking ideas about the best way to teach young children continue to be influential today. We first encounter Mollie on the
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LEGO® Train Projects

7 Creative Models

de Charles Pritchett ...

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Step-by-step instructions for building 7 realistic LEGO train models.LEGO Train Projects shows you how to build seven detailed train models to get your brick citizens riding the rails in style. Featuring clear, full color, step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy to build fun, realistic models that will delight train lovers of all ages.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies,
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Think Positive

de Tammy Griffith ...

Series Libro 9 - Inspirational
Think positive?Easier said than done sometimes.Especially when we are in the midst of great challenges.This book contain over 100 inspirational quotes, proverbs and sayings that will help you to expect the unexpected.Tammy Griffith has always had a love for writing, but since 2000 she has focused on motivational literature. She has a degree in Theology – with Youth Leadership & Adolescent ... Leer más

$2.00 USD

Think positive?Easier said than done sometimes.Especially when we are in the midst of great challenges.This book contain over 100 inspirational quotes, proverbs and sayings that will help you to expect the unexpected.Tammy Griffith has always had a love for writing, but since 2000 she has focused on motivational literature. She has a degree in Theology – with Youth Leadership & Adolescent
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Thriving in an All-Boys Club

Female Police and Their Fight for Equality

de Cara Rabe-Hemp ...

In 1845 women entered the career of policing, and ever since it’s been an evolving history for them. There are countless stories of women shaping this career, adding particular gifts and abilities to the profession. There are, also, countless stories of their struggles to fit in and survive in this “all-boys club.”Thriving in an All Boys Club: Female Police and Their Fight for Equality examines ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

In 1845 women entered the career of policing, and ever since it’s been an evolving history for them. There are countless stories of women shaping this career, adding particular gifts and abilities to the profession. There are, also, countless stories of their struggles to fit in and survive in this “all-boys club.”Thriving in an All Boys Club: Female Police and Their Fight for Equality examines
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Short Stories in Danish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Danish the fun way!

de Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Danish."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Danish."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller
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How Tory Governments Fall

The Tory Party in Power Since 1783

Edición de Anthony Seldon ...

How Tory Governments Fall is a landmark study of the forces that shape – and ultimately destroy – political power. It assesses the factors that are common to the decline and fall of each Conservative administration in British history since the beginnings of the modern, party-based system.Each government is examined by the leading specialist of the political history of the period: Norman Gash on ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

How Tory Governments Fall is a landmark study of the forces that shape – and ultimately destroy – political power. It assesses the factors that are common to the decline and fall of each Conservative administration in British history since the beginnings of the modern, party-based system.Each government is examined by the leading specialist of the political history of the period: Norman Gash on
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The Condominium Concept

A Practical Guide for Officers, Owners, Realtors, Attorneys, and Directors of Florida Condominiums

de Peter M Dunbar ...

The purpose of The Condominium Concept is to provide a practical guide for officers and board members of residential condominiums. It is not designed as a legal treatise for lawyers. The manual will, however, refer frequently to provisions of the law helping its user understand the requirements that the law imposes on the operation of condominiums in Florida. Those familiar with prior editions of ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The purpose of The Condominium Concept is to provide a practical guide for officers and board members of residential condominiums. It is not designed as a legal treatise for lawyers. The manual will, however, refer frequently to provisions of the law helping its user understand the requirements that the law imposes on the operation of condominiums in Florida. Those familiar with prior editions of
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Weather 101

From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex and Climate Change, Everything You Need to Know about the Study of Weather

de Kathleen Sears ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of
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The Wisdom of Jane Austen

Edición de Shawna Mullen ...

The men and women who shaped our world—in their own words.The Wisdom Library invites you on a journey through the lives and works of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders. Compiled by scholars, this series presents excerpts from the most important and revealing writings of the most remarkable minds of all time.THE WISDOM OF JANE AUSTEN“Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

The men and women who shaped our world—in their own words.The Wisdom Library invites you on a journey through the lives and works of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders. Compiled by scholars, this series presents excerpts from the most important and revealing writings of the most remarkable minds of all time.THE WISDOM OF JANE AUSTEN“Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.
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