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The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It

2012-01-01T01:04:00.000-08:00

The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It [Paperback]

Authors Terry L. Jordan

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In The U.S. Constitution & Fascinating Facts About It you'll see the entire text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence--and much more! You'll find interesting insights into the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution in the two centuries since its creation.

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# Paperback: 96 pages
# Publisher: Oak Hill Publishing Co; 7 edition (May 1, 1999)
# Language: English

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I enjoyed finding out the "unspoken" information about past Presidents fascinating. I believe that every American should read the Declaration of Independence and not only know the Presidents who signed it but because it is the rights in which our country is founded on. You can't defend rights you don't know you have. I fisrt bought this book looking for a portable way to get the Constitution and the Decloration of Independence for quick referance. What I got was information that was usable. The book has many fasinating facts about the constitution and the founding Fathers as well as the documents themselvs and the Articals of Confederation. I recommend every one to own this book if they love America and all that it has to stand for. This is a great resource.

You will not only learn what the constitution says, but you will learn about those who signed it and what became of them. You will learn about the constitution that predated the current constitution, how soon the amendments were made after the constitution was ratified, and so much more! I had no idea that women were given the right to vote less than one hundred years ago, nor did I know that some of our founding fathers had already expressed emancipation sentiments, or that Jefferson had a speech impediment! I couldn't put this little book down even when I stopped reading it, and I plan on carrying it with me in my pocket.

The Laws Penguin Classics

2011-12-31T01:03:00.000-08:00

The Laws (Penguin Classics)

Authors Plato, Trevor J. Saunders (Editor, Translator, Introduction), Richard Stalley (Preface)

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In The Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state—from education, sports, and religion to sexual behavior, marriage, and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of Magnesia, administered by citizens and elected officials, with supreme power held by a Council. Although Plato’s views that citizens should act in complete obedience to the law have been read as totalitarian, The Laws nonetheless constitutes a highly impressive program for the reform of society and provides a crucial insight into the mind of one of classical Greece’s foremost thinkers.

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# Paperback: 560 pages
# Publisher: Penguin Classics (June 28, 2005)
# Language: English

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Plato believed in reincarnation and the law of karma. For example he felt that the death penalty is a blessing in disguise for incorrigible criminals since it prevents them from contaminating their souls with even more evil.

Atlantis was a utopian society at first and it seems that for all of his life Plato was trying to recreate this ideal society. But I doubt that he could have imagined the information that came out in the 1900s from the great Edgar Cayce (Osiris). Sometimes when people see flying saucers those are our ancestors from Atlantis travelling through time.

I feel this book shows the influence of two things that were very important for Plato; his belief in Atlantis and the books in the old testament of the bible that talk about the details of those laws that were given from on high. These two things were always there deep in his thoughts.

It is not a coincidence that fate chose Plato to preserve the legend of Atlantis for future generations. He was there on Atlantis himself at the very beginning.

The Federalist Papers

2011-12-30T01:04:00.000-08:00

The Federalist Papers [Hardcover Edition]

Authors Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

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The Federalist Papers server as the primary source for interpretating the United States Constitution, and are an outline behind the philosophy and motivation of this newly proposed government system. Being a series of eighty-five articles, they advocate for the the ratification of the United States Constitution. This edition of The Federalist Papers is highly recommended for those interested in the history of the founding of the United States government system and also for those who are scholars of the United States Constitution.

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# Hardcover: 668 pages
# Publisher: Filibust (December 16, 2007)
# Language: English

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Certainly they were standing up for their opinions and beliefs and of course they understood (and supported) the fact that not everyone would agree with their proposals, but something that we have today that they couldn't experience is hindsight. The fears of a civil war for the reasons articulated came true almost to the number, the reasons why and how and what the ultimate end-result would probably be. The warnings against abusive state and federal governments have, time and again, been bled out with remarkably accurate assumption.

I am amazed at how relative it is to the argument today of the Constitution being abused. The writers of The Federalist Papers were exceptional men who truly cared about Personal Liberty, States Rights and the role of The Federal Government. An insight I will appreciate always! This version works well for students, and I purchased it after already owning a small paperback copy. This particular book has bright paper, strong enough for taking excessive notes, and the margins are sufficiently large. I am also finding the larger page sizes are helpful, and I can see more content without flipping back and forth so often.

Switch How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

2011-12-29T01:04:00.000-08:00

Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Authors Chip Heath, Dan Heath (Author)

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The primary obstacle is a conflict that’s built into our brains, say Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the critically acclaimed bestseller Made to Stick. Psychologists have discovered that our minds are ruled by two different systems—the rational mind and the emotional mind—that compete for control. The rational mind wants a great beach body; the emotional mind wants that Oreo cookie. The rational mind wants to change something at work; the emotional mind loves the comfort of the existing routine. This tension can doom a change effort—but if it is overcome, change can come quickly.

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# Publisher: Random House Audio; Unabridged edition (February 16, 2010)
# Language: English

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They are passionate and it shows through their clear writing and well researched book. They direct readers to simple (but not easy) steps to improve and change whatever it is that needs change. The book will give you insight into how to change things whether they are in your work, family, or personal life. Like their previous brilliant book, "Made to Stick", they boil down their advice to steps that can be quickly remembered and thus considered. In "Switch" they advise readers to consider three elements for change. The three factors are the "Rider" which is the rational side of individuals. Second is the emotional "elephant" and finally you have to "clear the path" for the change to succeed.

The book is filled with story after story illustrating the concepts. I found it refreshing that the book presents new stories. It seems that so many modern business book rehash stories already told in other books. These authors are clearly involved in multiple organizations and have contacts that allow them to gain insights others have not seen before - or at least insights that have not before been collected into one pair of minds.

My favorite section of the book was the Direct the Rider section. I found the concepts clear and have a better idea of how I can find the bright spots (what's working), script the critical moves (provide clarity of expectations) and point to the destination (establish an end goal).

The Communist Manifesto

2011-12-28T01:04:00.000-08:00

The Communist Manifesto (Oxford World's Classics)

Authors Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, David McLellan (Editor)

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Critically and textually up-to-date, this new edition of the classic translation (Samuel Moore, 1888) features an introduction and notes by the eminent Marx scholar David McLellan, prefaces written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels subsequent to the original 1848 publication, and corrections of errors made in earlier versions. Regarded as one of the most influential political tracts ever written, The Communist Manifesto serves as the foundation document of the Marxist movement. This summary of the Marxist vision is an incisive account of the world-view Marx and Engels had evolved during their hectic intellectual and political collaboration of the previous few years.

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# Paperback: 96 pages
# Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 15, 2008)
# Language: English

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I find myself conflicted over its contents, just as I always find myself conflicted in reading Marx. Marx's analyses of the dynamics governing capitalist society have always struck me as dead on. No one writes more presciently or timelessly about the structures of exploitation that are inherent in capitalism. Nonetheless, I find his positive proposals as to how to transcend capitalism to be untenable, and the post-capitalist world he describes to be undesirable. The best way to express this is that I find Marx the critic to be convincing and impressive, but Marx the visionary to be irrelevant. Marx wrote at a time when the only democratic country in Europe was France. England, Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire all had limited franchises and Russia was of course an autocracy. One of the major reforms he battled for was the introduction of democracy. It was his belief that the implementation of his program would flow from that.

This is more than an economics book it is a way of life. It sounds good on paper but makes many assumptions. Instead of worrying about workability, look at the logic that is built on assumptions of that time (written, in 1848). Add this to your library.

The Scarlet Letter

2011-12-27T01:04:00.000-08:00

The Scarlet Letter (Classic Retelling)

Authors Nathaniel Hawthorne

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HarperCollins UK Audio Classics presents abridged and unabridged readings of the world's favorite literary masterpieces. Among the distinguished readers are Christopher Lee, Derek Jacobi, Simon Callow, Linus Roache, Elizabeth McGovern, Terry Jones, Peter Firth, and Rufus Sewell. Each package of cassettes in the Audio Classics series is beautifully packaged and shrink-wrapped.

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# Hardcover: 128 pages
# Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) (January 2006)
# Language: English

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After giving birth to a daughter she names Pearl , Hester is punished with the scarlet letter "A" which she must wear on her breast and marks her as an adulteress. The shame she bears is immense. The village looks upon her with scorn and ridicule. Her husband, Roger Chillingsworth, whom Hester had presumed dead at sea, sent her to Salem, Massachusetts two years previously to await his later arrival, but sent no word after. He appears unexpectedly as she is being publicly displayed upon the scaffolding in front of the church, which serves as a punishment for criminals.

We were uncomfortable enough to have our male English teacher address the topics of this book! All that aside, though, the book is a timeless classic and I hope that it is still on the high school curriculum reading lists across the country. It gives us all something to think about and it does teach us, indirectly perhaps, how to deal with the fall-out of our actions and choices. I have a feeling that a lot of the reviewers expressing negative opinions are malcontent high school students grumbling about a "stupid, boring book" assigned to them for class. I myself had to read it for my junior-year English class, but I am very glad I was forced to do so.

Dracula Book

2011-12-25T18:41:00.000-08:00

Dracula (Townsend Library Edition)

Authors Bram Stoker

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This Townsend Library classic has been carefully edited to be more accessible to today's students. It includes a background note about the book, an author's biography, and a lively afterword. Acclaimed by educators nationwide, the Townsend Library is helping millions of young adults discover the pleasure and power of reading.

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# Paperback: 428 pages
# Publisher: Townsend Press

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The story itself is very powerful, but to modern readers it is often perceived as being dense and overcrowded with details. This is typical to Victorian novels, in which the women are always tender and caring and the men brave and intelligent. It seems that these conclusions have to be underlined on every page of the book. Still Bram Stoker succeeds in winning the attention of the reader by supplying an unprecedented richness to the story. The plot is filled with unexpected twists, remarkable action sequences and rather eerie -sometimes almost erotic- confrontations with evil entities. No situation is left unused to heighten the mystery.

It becomes almost a crash course in symbolism, to discover the events as they coincide with the gradual effects of Dracula's presence in London. What Stoker does is a lot similar--and far more effective in its respective medium--to what was achieved in the Blair Witch Project. We see subtle effects and character responses that all point to the villain, but the villain is always just beyond reach, never quite tangible, and more the frightening because of it. In this way, the novel instantly propels itself to one of the greatest horror novels of all time.

"Dracula" is the grandaddy is Lestat and Jean-Claude, but that isn't the sole reason why it is a classic. It's also incredibly atmospheric, and very well-written. Not only is it very freaky, in an ornate Victorian style, but it is also full of restrained, quiet horror and creepy eroticism. What's more, it's shaped the portrayal of vampires in movies and books, even to this day.

GRE 2012 Edition Graduate School Test Preparation

2011-11-25T01:02:00.000-08:00

Cracking the New GRE with DVD, 2012 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation)

Authors Princeton Review

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• Access to 4 full-length practice tests (2 online and 2 in the book)
• Practice questions with detailed explanations for every question
• Key strategies for solving Text Completions, Sentence Equivalents, Numeric Entry, Quantitative Comparisons, and more
• Thorough review of all GRE topics, including everything on the new GRE
• DVD supplement (completely overhauled in 2011!) with tutorials and helpful information from The Princeton Review’s top GRE course instructor

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# Paperback: 496 pages
# Publisher: Princeton Review; Pap/DVD Re edition (April 26, 2011)
# Language: English

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Likewise for the Verbal section, you will learn techniques to identify the type of question, how to quickly deconstruct the question, and most importantly how to answer exactly what the examiners expect.

I also find the writing techniques to be very helpful to ensure at the essays will end up above average. The only way to score a "6" is to keep practicing and learn from good styles of writing.

The only downside was the DVD - video summarizing the preparation and examination experience, but nothing more than that. Get the version without DVD Cracking the New GRE, 2012 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) to save some money.

What I liked about it:
--The amount of explanation was perfect - concise enough that I could read the book cover to cover.
--I found that the test-taking strategies given for the verbal, math, and writing sections were all very helpful, and during the actual test I found myself using them several times.
--I thought the practice tests were about the same level of difficulty as the actual test.

The Princeton Review highly enough... Its methods and explanations are quicker, simpler, and significantly more helpful than Kaplan's. Note: I did read The Princeton Review first, which I'm sure colored my opinion. However, after studying the PR publication, I felt that Kaplan's instructions and advice were not only unhelpful, they actually made the test more complicated than it needed to be. Kaplan's book has more practice drills/tests, but P.R. has more than enough of these, and it uses its pages more effectively (in my opinion), explaining methods/instructions that make the test feel simple and doable.
So if you're considering one or the other, this would be my choice hands down; it does the job thoroughly and effectively, and (bonus) it's less expensive.

Official LSAT PrepTests

2011-11-24T01:01:00.000-08:00

10 New Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests

Authors Wendy Margolis

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This is a great book. But don't start here. Because this book has 10 very recent official LSATs, you want to take all these tests timed before you take the official test, but not before you take some older tests first. For example, I'd suggest getting The Next 10 Actual, Official LSAT PrepTests (Lsat Series), which has PrepTests 29-38, and take those. Also, get the individual PrepTests 39-51 (for example, The Official LSAT PrepTest 51). Basically, you want to take older tests before you take newer tests because the newer tests are harder. Learn the fundamentals on the old tests so you don't "waste" the newer ones until you're ready to take them.

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# Paperback: 366 pages
# Publisher: Law School Admission Council (March 4, 2012)
# Language: English

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As a self-studier readying myself for the LSAT, saving $50 to $60 by purchasing this book as opposed to the individual preptests represents a significant boon. Now, I can put additional money towards other preparation essentials. Hopefully LSAC publishes a fifth "10" book at some point with some tougher-to-find tests to provide broke prospective law students with one less financial burden. I find that many LSAT books out there choose to make up their own questions rather than pay the licensing fee to the Law School Admissions Council to use real questions. However, this practice leaves students woefully unprepared. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to study from REAL LSAT questions, which are exactly what this book provides. I recommend these exams to all of my students.

GRE 2011 2012 Kaplan Gre Exam Premier

2011-11-23T01:05:00.000-08:00

New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM (Kaplan Gre Exam Premier Live)

Authors Kaplan

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The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is taken by college graduates looking to gain entrance to graduate school in business, the arts, sciences, and humanities. With an increasing number of graduate and business school applicants and an increasing number of GRE test-takers—now a complete test overhaul by the test-maker—a high GRE score is critical to set yourself apart from the competition.

New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM is a comprehensive package that includes a book, CD-ROM, and online companion with in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help students score higher on the new GRE Revised General Test. New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM is fully updated and revised with 75 percent all-new content covering the revised and expanded Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Assessment Test sections, including 50 percent new practice questions and brand new strategies for each of the new question types.

New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM features:

* 6 full-length practice tests (1 in the book, 5 online)
* 400 practice questions and answer explanations on the CD-ROM
* A detailed overview of the test changes
* Key strategies for all New GRE question types
* Details and practice sets for the Verbal and Quantitative sections
* Diagnostic tool in end-of-chapter practice sets for even more targeted practice
* Advice for the graduate school application process

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# Paperback: 588 pages
# Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Pap/Cdr/Ps edition (April 26, 2011)
# Language: English

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Right now, I'm very satisfied with the purchase. I've found the "Kaplan strategies" helpful and as I complete more practice sets, I get less wrong answers. This book also gives you lots of study tips for before taking the test and advice on actually taking the test.

In addition to the textbook, you get an online registration number which allows you to access 5 additional full-length practice tests (in addition to the full-length paper-based practice test) and the CD-ROM companion. The CD companion has 10 practice sets for each of the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections as well as 5 analytical essay prompts. After you finish a practice set (either on the book or the CD), you get an explanation for all the answers to clarify doubts. The explanations Kaplan gives are detailed, well-written, unlike the ones I've seen in the examples provided in the ETS website which don't always clarify the answers for me. With your Kaplan online companion account, in addition to the 5 practice tests, I've been able to get a couple more full-length practice tests for free, as well as access to free events and a GRE Live Online session.

Here is how I studied:
1. I chose this book as well as CliffsNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep Math Review Standardized). I did not feel I needed extra prep materials for the verbal portion.
2. I worked through this book, including the practice test in the book, and all the in-book excercises.
3. I downloaded and took the free ETS test as a baseline. I also downloaded and studied their free math review materials.
4. Based on step one, I reviewed my options here on Amazon for supplemental study materials, and decided I wanted about two months to study. Any more than that, and I think you run the risk of overcompensating and second-guessing yourself too much.
5. I worked through the CD of included practice exercises with the Kaplan book. These were very helpful, although I must caution you to take answers and results with a grain of salt. I felt that they often contained typos, and also that the verbal questions were often ill-conceived or explained strangely. So think of them as "practice" and don't get too worked up if you get answers wrong when you felt they should be right. Based on my verbal score estimate, I feel I am justified in making this statement.
6. The day before the test, I took one final practice test from the online tests available when you purchase this book.
7. I worked through the Cliff's Notes book; due to my ineptitude at math I worked through the entire book but if you are good at math, that would of course be unnecessary.
8. I worked through these much more quickly than I expected, so I also purchased, after about three weeks of study, Barron's New GRE Flash Cards, 2nd Edition and Gruber's Complete GRE Guide 2012. They were both useful although I did spend more time with the Kaplan book and the Cliff's Notes book.
9. I took a practice exam every couple of weeks. This was more to get used to sitting a 4-hour exam than anything else, and that was helpful as an exercise in endurance.

College Admissions Guides 2012 Edition

2011-11-22T01:01:00.000-08:00

The Best 376 Colleges, 2012 Edition (College Admissions Guides)

Authors Princeton Review

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*DIRECT QUOTES FROM STUDENTS that give insight into each school's unique character, classes, financial aid, social scenes, and more

*ONE-OF-A-KIND RANKING LISTS that reveal the top 20 colleges in 62 categories based on how students rated their school's dorms, professors, food, athletic facilities, and financial aid

*DETAILED ADMISSIONS INFORMATION that gives tuition, application criteria, deadlines, student to faculty ratios, graduation rates, and the most popular majors

*BONUS FEATURES like the "100 Best Value Colleges List," plus unique ratings with all 376 schools scored on Financial Aid, Quality of Life, Fire Safety, Green Ratings, and more.

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For students:
1. Work hard to get good grades and good test scores. They are important both for getting in to colleges and getting financial aid from them. Take as many AP courses as you can. Admissions officers like to see you've taken challenging courses, plus high scores on AP exams can earn college credits, thus saving on tuition.

2. When winnowing your hit list of colleges, don't make the mistake of picking schools only by their academic reputations. Get information about the campus culture, the student body, the town, the majors offered.

3. Never cross a school off your list because of its sticker price. More than 70% of students get financial aid and with aid it can cost less to go to a private or expensive school than a public or inexpensive one.

For parents:
1. Relax. There are hundreds of great colleges out there and the majority of students get into their first or second choice college. Be as supportive as you can of your child, and when it comes to dealing with the schools, let your child make the calls and write the letters, etc.

2. If you are hoping to get financial aid, learn all you can about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) well before you begin filling it out, ideally months before. The FAFSA is a form all aid applicants must submit and your /your child's answers on it are used to determine your "EFC" (Estimated Family Contribution) – that's what the colleges will expect you "pay" out of the family coffer. Our annual book, Paying For College Without Going Broke, has detailed information on this and is the only annual guide that gives people line-by-line advice specifically on completing the upcoming year's FAFSA form.

# Paperback: 864 pages
# Publisher: Princeton Review; 1 edition (August 2, 2011)
# Language: English

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The best feature of this guide remains the 2 page layout for each of the colleges, with in-depth information on campus life, academic selectivity (the number of applicants, how many were accepted, and of those how many actually decided to attend), up-to-date tuition and room/board costs (I checked the numbers of the college that my daughter is now attending, and they are accurate), etc. Another aspect that is very helpful is the "Survey says" sidebar, in which the essence of the university is distilled from the college students themselves, and "The Inside Word" segment on how tough it really is to gain admission when all is said and done.

This book is very helpful and serves its purpose. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wanted to see each individual schools ranking. It did have the top 50 public and private schools in no particular number order just alphabetical. But I would recommend it to those looking for more information on a college they would like to attend or those just looking for information on a college. The book has feedback from students and is accurate.

The other strength of this book is it draws attention to the strong financial aid programs of most private colleges. Few parents or high school students know that the average student loan debt of a Princeton graduate is LOWER than the average student loan debt of a graduate from the typical "Big State University". The fact is, for high school students ranking in the "Top 10%" of their high school graduating class and scoring in the top 10% of the nation on the SAT test and the ACT test, hundreds of private colleges will provide scholarships and grants that make the "net" cost of a private school education less than that of a typical public university. And, many private colleges make a commitment to meet the financial aid needs of EVERY student they enroll.

TOEFL iBT 2012 Edition College Test Preparation

2011-11-21T01:02:00.000-08:00

Cracking the TOEFL iBT with CD, 2012 Edition (College Test Preparation)

Authors Princeton Review

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Series: College Test Preparation | Publication Date: May 10, 2011
If it’s on the TOEFL iBT, it’s in this book. Cracking the TOEFL iBT with CD includes:

• A full-length simulated TOEFL iBT with accompanying audio sections on an MP3 CD
• Audio exercises on the CD to hone your listening skills
• Strategies and practice drills for all core concepts
• Detailed answers and explanations for the practice test and all practice drills
• Tips on organizing and focusing your essay-writing skills
• Practical information on the what, when, where, and how of taking the TOEFL iBT
• Additional grammar review to brush up on your basics
• Planning and organization advice to get you all the way to test day!

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# Paperback: 560 pages
# Publisher: Princeton Review; Pap/MP3 edition (May 10, 2011)
# Language: English

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CRACKING THE TOEFL iBT 2012 EDITION comes with audio exercises on CD and proven techniques that include a full-length, simulated TOEFL iBT, strategies for all sects, and keys to improving essay skills. If it's on the test, it's in the book; any TOEFL learner taking the test will score higher studying this clear guide to achievement. I 10 in the overall score compared with my better one. (I took the toefl 4 times). I think it was very useful, and when I did the test, I only had read the three first core chapters. I still do not know the score after read all the book, but in any case, it explain how to prepare the exam and what ETS waits you to do.

This book is excellent for basic strategies for all standardized tests, and great iBT specific strategies. I used this book to teach a TOEFL preparation class. I used this book for the first portion on how to use strategies to conquor the exam, but I wish it had more examples. I had to use a separate book to provide my students with more examples.

Statistical Software Design

2011-11-20T01:04:00.000-08:00

The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design

Authors Norman Matloff

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R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.

The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro.

Along the way, you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. You'll also learn to:

* Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions
* Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization
* Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality
* Find new packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and thousands more
* Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques

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# Paperback: 400 pages
# Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (October 12, 2011)
# Language: English

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The comparisons with C programming annoying in the first part of the book. The author continuously goes on about "if you're a C programmer" and then some comparison to C. I didn't find this helpful (and I am a C programmer) and I think it could have been safely left out. A good example of this is on page 12 where is says "Matrices are indexed using double subscripting, much as in C/C++, although subscripts start from 1 instead of 0." So pretty much not like C/C++. That's a good example of how the C interludes don't help the new reader.

Just occasionally the author gets ahead of himself. Early on in the book he introduces matrices and on page 28 does a matrix addition in the form m + 10:13. He hasn't explained how that addition is going to work.

There are lots of free R tutorials out there, among which, "The R Inferno" by Patrick Burns is my favorite. The Art of R Programming, however, covers much more grounds in much greater depth. In addition to standard data structure such as vector and matrix, the book discusses lists, data frames and factors in more detail than I have found in almost all other R books. In programming part, the discussion of R's powerful lexical scope is very thorough. It even has examples of using recursion to do quicksort and build binary trees. The book also covers S3 and S4 object models well. Two other topics you do not usually find are string manipulation and debugging. The book reflects state of art of R programming with a chapter dedicated to parallel computing in R. The recently introduced R byte complier is also discussed.

AP Statistics 2012 2013 Edition

2011-11-19T01:01:00.000-08:00

5 Steps to a 5 AP Statistics, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

Authors Duane Hinders

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The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: Overview of Statistics/Basic Vocabulary * One-Variable Data Analysis * Two-Variable Data Analysis * Design of a Study: Sampling, Surveys, and Experiments * Random Variables and Probability * Binomial Distributions, Geometric Distributions, and Sampling

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# Paperback: 384 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (May 17, 2011)
# Language: English

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This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

* Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
* All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
* Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The Algorithm Design Manual

2011-11-18T01:08:00.000-08:00

The Algorithm Design Manual

Authors Steven S. Skiena

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This expanded and updated second edition of a classic bestseller continues to take the "mystery" out of designing and analyzing algorithms and their efficacy and efficiency. Expanding on the highly successful formula of the first edition, the book now serves as the primary textbook of choice for any algorithm design course while maintaining its status as the premier practical reference guide to algorithms. NEW: (1) Incorporates twice the tutorial material and exercises. (2) Provides full online support for lecturers, and a completely updated and improved website component with lecture slides, audio and video. (3) Contains a highly unique catalog of the 75 most important algorithmic problems. (4) Includes new "war stories" and "interview problems", relating experiences from real-world applications. Written by a well-known, IEEE Computer Science teaching-award winner, this new edition is an essential learning tool for students needing a solid grounding in algorithms, as well as a uniquely comprehensive text/reference for professionals.

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# Hardcover: 752 pages
# Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November 28, 2011)
# Language: English

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The Algorithm Design Manual, Second Edition "...the book is an algorithm-implementation treasure trove, and putting all of these implementations in one place was no small feat. The list of implementations [and] extensive bibliography make the book an invaluable resource for everyone interested in the subject." --ACM Computing Reviews "It has all the right ingredients: rich contents, friendly, personal language, subtle humor, the right references, and a plethora of pointers to resources." -- P. Takis Metaxas, Wellesley College "This is the most approachable book on algorithms I have." -- Megan Squire, Elon University, USA This newly expanded and updated second edition of the best-selling classic continues to take the "mystery" out of designing algorithms, and analyzing their efficacy and efficiency. Expanding on the first edition, the book now serves as the primary textbook of choice for algorithm design courses while maintaining its status as the premier practical reference guide to algorithms for programmers, researchers, and students. The reader-friendly Algorithm Design Manual provides straightforward access to combinatorial algorithms technology, stressing design over analysis. The first part, Techniques, provides accessible instruction on methods for designing and analyzing computer algorithms. The second part, Resources, is intended for browsing and reference, and comprises the catalog of algorithmic resources, implementations and an extensive bibliography. NEW to the second edition: • Doubles the tutorial material and exercises over the first edition • Provides full online support for lecturers, and a completely updated and improved website component with lecture slides, audio and video • Contains a unique catalog identifying the 75 algorithmic problems that arise most often in practice, leading the reader down the right path to solve them • Includes several NEW "war stories" relating experiences from real-world applications • Provides up-to-date links leading to the very best algorithm implementations available in C, C++, and Java ADDITIONAL Learning Tools: • Exercises include "job interview problems" from major software companies • Highlighted take-home lesson boxes emphasize essential concepts • Provides comprehensive references to both survey articles and the primary literature • Exercises points to relevant programming contest challenge problems • Many algorithms presented with actual code (written in C) as well as pseudo-code • A full set of lecture slides and additional material available at www.algorist.com Written by a well-known algorithms researcher who received the IEEE Computer Science and Engineering Teaching Award, this new edition of The Algorithm Design Manual is an essential learning tool for students needing a solid grounding in algorithms, as well as a special text/reference for professionals who need an authoritative and insightful guide. Professor Skiena is also author of the popular Springer text, Programming Challenges: The Programming Contest Training Manual.

Student Guide Maxwell Equations

2011-11-17T01:04:00.001-08:00

A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations

Authors Daniel Fleisch

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Gauss's law for electric fields, Gauss's law for magnetic fields, Faraday's law, and the Ampere-Maxwell law are four of the most influential equations in science. In this guide for students, each equation is the subject of an entire chapter, with detailed, plain-language explanations of the physical meaning of each symbol in the equation, for both the integral and differential forms. The final chapter shows how Maxwell's equations may be combined to produce the wave equation, the basis for the electromagnetic theory of light. This book is a wonderful resource for undergraduate and graduate courses in electromagnetism and electromagnetics. A website hosted by the author at www.cambridge.org/9780521701471 contains interactive solutions to every problem in the text as well as audio podcasts to walk students through each chapter.

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# Paperback: 144 pages
# Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 26, 2011)
# Language: English

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The focus of this text is to introduce the physics and not to focus on or distract the reader with unnecessary mathematics. It contains just enough of the mathematics to understand the concepts, but unlike layman books on physics that often skimp on the mathematics, this book does not attempt to omit any that is required to understand the physics. The reader will be well prepared for a more in depth, and mathematically thorough treatment after covering this material.

Finally, a physics book that does not apologize for having math in it. In a simple manner, the author takes each equation apart and explains every squiggle, dot, and delta and how they relate to each other. With only a high school diploma I was able to understand what was happening in the application of these basic equations. Thank you for taking the time to explain them rather than telling me that I am just too dumb to understand.

Calculus

2011-11-17T01:04:00.000-08:00

Calculus

Authors Howard Anton, Irl C. Bivens, Stephen Davis

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The new edition of Calculus continues to bring together the best of both new and traditional curricula in an effort to meet the needs of even more instructors teaching calculus. The author team's extensive experience teaching from both traditional and innovative books and their expertise in developing innovative problems put them in an unique position to make this new curriculum meaningful for those going into mathematics and those going into the sciences and engineering. This new text exhibits the same strengths from earlier editions including an emphasis on modeling and a flexible approach to technology.

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# Hardcover: 1312 pages
# Publisher: Wiley; 10 edition (February 1, 2012)
# Language: English

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It is always difficult for 3-semester or 4-quarter courses to decide on a sequence of topics. Anton's choices in the fifth edition are different from what I would prefer, but they are acceptable to many programs. Regardless, he is again strong on the many ways he encourages and develops his readers' intuitive understanding of fundamental calculus ideas. My own students have actually come to believe that they can READ a calculus text because of Howard Anton. This book covers all topics of calculus in an user friendly manner. Illustrations are great. Explanations are lucid. Very good for all high school students. Even if you already know calculus, it a very good book for revising your knowledge. However, this book is quite expensive. I have tried reading several Calculus books and have found them to be either too vague and/or not analytical enough from a student's point of view. But with Howard Anton's Calculus books, especially if used in conjunction with the Comapnion books, learning calculus becomes very imformative and fun. This book helped me get A's in Calculus 1 and 2.

Calculus Single Variable

2011-11-16T01:04:00.000-08:00

Calculus Single Variable

Authors Howard Anton, Irl C. Bivens, Stephen Davis

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The 10th edition of Calculus Single Variable continues to bring together the best of both new and traditional curricula in an effort to meet the needs of even more instructors teaching calculus. The author team's extensive experience teaching from both traditional and innovative books and their expertise in developing innovative problems put them in an unique position to make this new curriculum meaningful for those going into mathematics and those going into the sciences and engineering. This new text exhibits the same strengths from earlier editions including an emphasis on modeling and a flexible approach to technology.

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# Hardcover: 880 pages
# Publisher: Wiley; 10 edition (February 1, 2012)
# Language: English

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The 10th edition of Calculus Single Variable continues to bring together the best of both new and traditional curricula in an effort to meet the needs of even more instructors teaching calculus. The author team's extensive experience teaching from both traditional and innovative books and their expertise in developing innovative problems put them in an unique position to make this new curriculum meaningful for those going into mathematics and those going into the sciences and engineering. This new text exhibits the same strengths from earlier editions including an emphasis on modeling and a flexible approach to technology.

AP Calculus 2012 2013 Edition

2011-11-15T01:03:00.000-08:00

5 Steps to a 5 AP Calculus AB & BC, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

Authors William Ma

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This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

* Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
* All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
* Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: Limits and Continuity * Differentiation * Graphs of Functions and Derivatives * Applications of Derivatives *

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# Paperback: 480 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (May 16, 2011)
# Language: English

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First i want to say that I love the 5 steps to a 5 series, but this book disappointed me. I feel like this book was strained a lot and they did not include the same level of detail into explaining the math like in the other books. This book isn't completely useless though. Contains plenty of AP quality problems to practice on and 3 full test to practice with step by step explanations. This book was highly recommended by my daughter's AP class teacher and her feedback has been positive. Everything was received on-time and as advertised.

AP Physics 2012 2013 Edition

2011-11-14T01:04:00.000-08:00

5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B&C, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

Authors Greg Jacobs, Joshua Schulman

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The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

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This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

* Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
* All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
* Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

Getting Know ArcGIS Desktop

2011-11-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop

Authors Tim Ormsby, Eileen J. Napoleon, Robert Burke, Carolyn Groessl, Laura Bowden

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Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop introduces principles of GIS as it teaches the mechanics of using ESRI’s leading technology. Key concepts are combined with detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises to acquaint readers with the building blocks of ArcGIS® Desktop including ArcMap™, for displaying and querying maps, ArcCatalog™, for organizing geographic data, and ModelBuilder™, for diagramming and processing solutions to complex spatial analysis problems. Its broad scope, simple style, and practical orientation make this book an ideal classroom text and an excellent resource for those learning GIS on their own. A data CD for working through the exercises and a fully functioning 180-day trial ArcGIS® Desktop 10 software is included.

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Tim Ormsby works in product development at ESRI.

Eileen Napoleon is an educational specialist at ESRI.

Robert Burke is a senior instructor and technical writer at ESRI.

Carolyn Groessl was a technical writer for ESRI Press.

Laura Bowden currently works in GIS education at ESRI.

# Paperback: 592 pages
# Publisher: ESRI Press; Second Edition, for ArcGIS 10 edition (August 1, 2010)
# Language: English

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This book is great for beginners. It is especially written for novice users, and it includes software. If you're wanting to get started in GIS, this book is extremely helpful and detailed. It explains almost every single keyboard move that you would make. You can learn on your own and at your own pace, regardless of your computer literacy. This book is 592 pages of ArcGIS tutorials. If you like tutorials, then this is the book for you. These tutorials will walk you through anything you would ever want to do with ArcGIS, in painful detail. I was new to ArcGIS before reading this book, it's a complex and powerful program.

my backgroung is in the mechanical field (UniGraphics and AutoCAD). Our department staf has been reduced due to the econemy so our CAD group started picking up the GIS work. It takes a bit of time to grasp the consept and the interface of GIS.This manual has been a grate tool to help me find out some of tricks to make learning this program easier. The book is geared for most people who have a working knowlage of this program. It is very well illustrated and is easy to follow for the beginer or even mid-level users.

AP Chemistry 2012-2013 Edition

2011-11-12T01:03:00.000-08:00

5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

Authors Richard H. Langley, John Moore

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The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: Basics * Reactions and Periodicity * Stoichiometry * Gases * Thermodynamics * Spectroscopy, Light, and Electrons * Bonding * Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces * Solutions and Colligative Properties * Kinetics * Equilibrium * Electrochemistry * Nuclear Chemistry *

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# Paperback: 400 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (May 13, 2011)
# Language: English

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We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

* Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
* All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
* Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish

2011-11-11T01:02:00.000-08:00

Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish (Practice Makes Perfect Series)

Authors Dorothy Richmond

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This guide/workbook will help you master
present tense verb conjugation • the ser and estar verb forms • adjectives • possessive pronouns • sentence structures • the contractions al and del • indefinite articles • tener idioms • and more

Whether you are learning on your own or taking a beginning Spanish class, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Spanish will help you build your confidence.

Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Spanish is a trusted companion to your Spanish-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Dorothy Richmond explains one--and only one--grammar concept and illustrates it with many clear examples. The accompanying fun and interesting exercises let you practice, practice, practice what you have learned. Although these lessons are purposely short so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, you can go at a pace that works for you.

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# Paperback: 272 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 9, 2008)
# Language: English

Pursuit to learn Spanish. 3 of them if you can afford it.

1. Lights, Camera, Spanish (Book + DVD): Learn Conversational Spanish by Watching a Romantic Adventure This is actually a 90 minute movie for Spanish-language learners. It gives the option to watch the movie with subtitles but I'd recommend not using them to improve your Spanish. This "movie" also includes a workbook so that you can reinforce the Spanish vocabulary words and phrases from the film. The workbook also has lots of exercises to keep you engaged in the film. But be prepared to hear Chilean accents. Although pleasant to the ear, the accents from Chile are very different from most Latin American accents.

2. Verbarrator Version 1.1 (Windows Version) This software replaces the traditional verb conjugation books and makes learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs an interactive and fun activity. This should be a required resource for anyone who wants to improve their ability to conjugate Spanish verbs. Especially anyone who is challenged by the drudgery of learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs and who is looking for a new way to make learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs an easy and fun activity

3. Diccionario esencial de la lengua espanola de la Real Academia Espanola (Spanish Edition) If you are really serious about speaking the language fluently, then at some point you will need to replace your Spanish-English dictionary and get a pure Spanish dictionary with both the vocabulary words and the definitions entirely in Spanish. I use this one mainly because it was highly-recommended by a friend from Spain who teaches Spanish. According to him, this is the "standard" among university level Spanish professors.

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Ideal for beginners, the lessons walk through some of the key building blocks of Spanish grammar, such as how to conjugate common verbs in the present tense, when to use the verbs "ser" and "estar" as well as covering many adjectives, pronouns and other essential parts of sentence structure. Having a concrete understanding of these elements will give you confidence as you progress through your Spanish learning experience.

There is plenty of everyday vocabulary presented in the lessons, covering clothing, family, animals, food and drink, days of the week, emotions and other basic topics that are good for new students. Some of the verbs covered are also the most commonly used, for example "hacer", "poder" and "saber". Combined, the book presents a strong basic introduction to Spanish grammar and the language in general. A clear index lets you find and revise specific topics and grammar elements as needed

I realized that we should have purchased the learning Spanish book for both the English and Spanish speakers because the book to learn English is only written in English, therefore, if you do not know English, you cannot use the book without someone with knowledge of English. I figured the publisher does not have it in both English and Spanish because the book is for any person who wants to learn English regardless of their native language.

GIS Tutorial 3 Advanced Workbook

2011-11-10T01:01:00.000-08:00

GIS Tutorial 3 Advanced Workbook

Authors David W. Allen, Jeffery M. Coffey

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GIS Tutorial 3: Advanced Workbook features exercises that demonstrate the advanced functionality of the ArcEditor and ArcInfo licenses of ArcGIS Desktop. This workbook is divided into four sections: geodatabase framework design, data creation and management, workflow optimization, and labeling and symbolizing. A fully functioning 180-day trial DVD of ArcEditor 10 software and a DVD containing data used in the tutorial exercises are included. GIS Tutorial 3 was designed to be used for advanced coursework or individual study.

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David W. Allen is the GIS manager for the City of Euless, Texas. He has taught at Tarrant County College since 1999, where he helped found one of the first GIS degree programs in Texas and establish a state standard for GIS degree programs. He is the author of GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook (Esri Press, 2010) and Getting to Know ArcGIS ModelBuilder (Esri Press, 2011).

Jeffery M. Coffey, GISP, is currently the GIS manager for the Tarrant Regional Water District in Fort Worth, Texas, where he manages large GIS implementation, analysis, and integration projects. Coffey taught GIS classes at the University of North Texas and University of Texas at Arlington and helped establish an accredited GIS program at Tarrant County College where he currently teaches and serves on the GIS program's advisory board.

# Paperback: 412 pages
# Publisher: ESRI Press; Pap/Cdr/Dv edition (September 15, 2010)
# Language: English

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GIS Tutorial 3: Advanced Workbook offers a fine workbook divided into sections packed with tutorials and step-by-step practices. Exercises reinforce concepts and are supplemented by a DVD containing a 180-day trial version of ArcGIS 10 software and the data used in these exercises. The result is a powerful course in a book designed ultimately for classroom study and perfect for any instruction in ArcGIS 10.

This book will be the 'capstone' in my 'learning curve enhancement.
Should help deepen my learning level and enhance my skills in GIS.

GIS Tutorial 2 Spatial Analysis Workbook

2011-11-09T01:01:00.000-08:00

GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook

Authors David W. Allen

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Updated for ArcGIS Desktop 10, GIS Tutorial 2: Spatial Analysis Workbook offers hands-on exercises to help GIS users at the intermediate level continue to build problem-solving and analysis skills. Inspired by the ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis book series, GIS Tutorial 2 provides a system for GIS users to develop proficiency in various spatial analysis methods, including location analysis; change over time, location, and value comparisons; geographic distribution; pattern analysis; and cluster identification. Whether used in combination with the ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis books or by itself, GIS Tutorial 2 is the perfect tool for anyone who is ready to take their knowledge of GIS to the next level. A DVD of data for working throung the exercises and a fully functioning 180-day trial version of ArcGIS Desktop 10 software on DVD are included.

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David W. Allen is the GIS manager for the City of Euless, Texas. He has taught at Tarrant County College since 1999, where he helped found one of the first GIS degree programs in Texas and establish a state standard for GIS degree programs. He is the author of Getting to Know ArcGIS ModelBuilder (Esri Press, 2011) and the co-author of GIS Tutorial 3: Advanced Workbook (Esri Press, 2010).

# Paperback: 450 pages
# Publisher: ESRI Press; Second Edition, New edition, for ArcGIS 10 edition (September 15, 2010)
# Language: English

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GIS TUTORIAL 2: SPECIAL ANALYSIS WORKBOOK FOR ARCGIS 10 has been fully revised for ArcGIS Desktop 10 compatibility, providing a workbook keyed to understanding its applied geographic technology. Intermediate users will find this compliments Andy Mitchell's ESRI GUIDE TO GIS ANALYSIS, VOLUMES 1 & 2, reinforcing learning with a series of workbook exercises that apply varied forms of spatial analysis in Mitchell's books. A 'must' for any student seeking reinforcement of Mitchell's concepts.
I found starting with Chapter 7 that you need to check the steps carefully especially if you get the wrong results at the end of the exercises. Redoing the exercises usual resolved differences in my results with a couple of the exercises. From Chapter 7 on is where I found the core Spatial Analysis exercises. Checking the GIS Tutorial 1 book there is some overlap with buffers and geoprocessing tools. The book comes with a 180 day license to Desktop ArcGIS 10 which is a great deal. There was nothing like these books around 15 years when I started in GIS so I would recommend them especially for learners of GIS and catching up on the changes in version 10.

GIS Tutorial 1 Basic Workbook

2011-11-08T01:01:00.000-08:00

GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook

Authors Wilpen L. Gorr, Kristen S. Kurland

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Updated for ArcGIS Desktop 10, GIS Tutorial 1: Basic Workbook provides effective GIS training in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. By combining ArcGIS tutorials with self-study exercises intended to gradually build upon basic skills, the GIS Tutorial 1 is fully adaptable to individual needs, as well as the classroom setting. The tutorial demonstrates a range of GIS functionality, from creating maps and collecting data to using geoprocessing tools and models as well as ArcGIS 3D Analyst and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst extensions for further analysis. GIS Tutorial 1 includes a data CD for working through the exercises and fully functioning 180-day trial DVD of ArcGIS Desktop10 software, making it the smart choice for GIS beginners.

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Wilpen L. Gorr is a professor of public policy and management information systems at the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches and researches GIS applications.

Kristen S. Kurland holds a joint faculty appointment at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Public Policy and Management and School of Architecture, where she teaches GIS, CAD, 3D Visualization, and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM).

# Paperback: 450 pages
# Publisher: ESRI Press; Fourth Edition, New edition, for ArcGIS 10 edition (September 15, 2010)
# Language: English

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I bought for school arrived at normal time it was suppose to be delivered. I had a problem with the manufacturing of the book, which had nothing to do with seller, and they responded quickly and professionally about the situation. They were eager to help and solve the problem quickly.

Introduction to GIS course and it is one of the best resources for learning GIS on the market. My students find the exercises easy to follow, your turn exercises reinforce what they just learned, and the end of chapter assignments are excellent. They give just enough instruction while making students think critically. By the end of the semester, my students have a thorough understanding of GIS and are able to develop an advanced GIS project on their own. Instructors receive a DVD with lecture notes that are extremely valuable.

The software, which I expected with the book, was not clarified; so, for you future buyers, if want ArcInfo, or a particular level of the software, buy the software separately, if possible. Other than that, the book was in great condition. The material contains some (minor)discrepancies though, in a couple exercises. Cool program though; making interactive maps, can't wait.

Kris Jenner And All Things Kardashian

2011-11-07T01:03:00.000-08:00

Kris Jenner . . . And All Things Kardashian

Authors Kris Jenner

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The Kardashians are famous for letting it all hang out. Whether they’re moving cross-country, settling a family feud, dealing with heartbreak, or just having fun with one another, their lives are utterly relatable. No wonder America can’t get enough. But what have Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and the rest of the Kardashian clan got that we haven’t got? Off-the-charts beauty, millions of dollars, and Kris Jenner—the superstar mom and manager who made them into the family we can’t resist.

In this thoughtful, candid, and no-nonsense memoir, Kris Jenner is an open book about the good times and the rough patches. She shares the reality of living her hectic life in the celebrity spotlight, touching on topics that will resonate with women everywhere—love, loss, marriage, divorce, motherhood, and faith. Kris talks about her marriages to Olympic champion Bruce Jenner and Robert Kardashian, the late father of her four oldest children—and how it was Bruce who finally helped end the Kardashians’ messy divorce so they could all move forward as a family. She writes with candor and vivid insider detail about her close friendships with Nicole Brown Simpson and O.J. Simpson, as well as Nicole’s murder, its aftermath, and the infamous trial. She also puts her oftencontroversial parenting style under the microscope as she relates the details of her decision to make her charming family into an international brand with a blockbuster reality television franchise.

On Keeping Up with the Kardashians, we watch Kris do it all. She runs a household, manages her children’s successful careers, produces four television shows featuring her larger-than-life family, and still finds time to tweet to her fans. How does she manage to maintain her composure, enviable elegance, and unflappable sense of humor? After raising six children of her own, in addition to being a stepmother to four and a grandmother, multitasking is Kris’s way of life. But she would have never made it without her unwavering belief in God.

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# Hardcover: 320 pages
# Publisher: Gallery Books/Karen Hunter Publishing

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After reading this book, I got see another side. This woman is fiercely spiritual and honest with herself--which is rare. And she's proof that hard work and vision and focus can bring success. I finished the book in one day and closed it feeling that I really like this lady. And I want to thank all of the negative reviewers because it made me want to read the book, just to see if they were telling the truth. I guess we all can't be Kardashians and Jenners! Well, I think they are a normal, loving family and I find them fascinating! Thanks for sharing Kris..

This book was a pleasant surprise, I wasnt able to put it down. It had a great flow and kept my attention from cover to cover. If I wasnt a true fan before, i am definitely one now! Kudos to Kris!!! A true example that Moms can RUN IT ALL!!!

Skyrim Prima Official Game Guide

2011-11-06T01:03:00.000-07:00

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide

Authors David Hodgson

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The interactive world map includes over 150 location maps covering all 9 Hold cities. Each map shows the locations of every vendor, trainer, skill book, NPC, and unique item in the realm. You can toggle points of interest on and off and zoom in and out.

-Large map Poster inside-
Labeled with important locations, major roads, and hold capitals

-A Champion for Skyrim-
Multiple character builds based on hundreds of hours of playtesting reveal exactly what Skills, Perks, equipment, and other items to pick, and how to advance through the game, no matter the type of character you want to be.

-All Collectibles Gathered-
If you’re searching Skyrim for Skill Books, Unique Items and Weapons, every single Shout, Dragon Priest Masks, Treasure Maps, Unusual Gems, or even Captured Critters, we show you where every rare item is.

-The Atlas of Skyrim-
A comprehensive tour of every single location, from the vast Hold Cities to the smallest woodland den. Every major exploration point receives a walkthrough flagging important items, with detailed maps throughout.

-Prowess in Combat-
Every weapon, piece of equipment, and spell is detailed so you know which blade, bow, or incantation to crush your enemies with. Every type of combat is tactically analyzed, so you can better any foe in battle.

-Trainers and Traders-
Skyrim is full of merchants to barter with, and trainers to further increase your Skill, Crafting, and Bartering proficiencies. Every alchemist, blacksmith, innkeeper, trainer, Khajiit caravan, and other vendor revealed.

-Followers and Friends-
Build your friendships across Skyrim and locate every Follower with information inside this guide. Become a Thane. Own property. Marry your favorite Housecarl. Details inside.

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# Hardcover: 656 pages
# Publisher: Prima Games; Collectors edition

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The interactive world map includes over 150 location maps covering all 9 Hold cities. Each map shows the locations of every vendor, trainer, skill book, NPC, and unique item in the realm. You can toggle points of interest on and off and zoom in and out.

-Large map Poster inside-
Labeled with important locations, major roads, and hold capitals

-A Champion for Skyrim-
Multiple character builds based on hundreds of hours of playtesting reveal exactly what Skills, Perks, equipment, and other items to pick, and how to advance through the game, no matter the type of character you want to be.

-All Collectibles Gathered-
If you’re searching Skyrim for Skill Books, Unique Items and Weapons, every single Shout, Dragon Priest Masks, Treasure Maps, Unusual Gems, or even Captured Critters, we show you where every rare item is.

-The Atlas of Skyrim-
A comprehensive tour of every single location, from the vast Hold Cities to the smallest woodland den. Every major exploration point receives a walkthrough flagging important items, with detailed maps throughout.

-Prowess in Combat-
Every weapon, piece of equipment, and spell is detailed so you know which blade, bow, or incantation to crush your enemies with. Every type of combat is tactically analyzed, so you can better any foe in battle.

-Trainers and Traders-
Skyrim is full of merchants to barter with, and trainers to further increase your Skill, Crafting, and Bartering proficiencies. Every alchemist, blacksmith, innkeeper, trainer, Khajiit caravan, and other vendor revealed.

-Followers and Friends-
Build your friendships across Skyrim and locate every Follower with information inside this guide. Become a Thane. Own property. Marry your favorite Housecarl. Details inside.

Baking with the Cake Boss

2011-11-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets

Authors Buddy Valastro

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This book is a master course that culminates in the showstopping cakes for which Carlo’s Bake Shop is famous. Following the arc of Buddy’s career from apprentice to master baker, Baking with the Cake Boss offers readers the same on-the-job education earned by everyone who comes to work at Carlo’s Bake Shop, with some of Buddy’s and the family’s memories shared along the way. It builds organically from simple cookies and pastries to pies, flower-adorned cupcakes, and basic fondant cakes, to breathtaking cakes for every holiday and special occasion. And, as you progress from basics to bedazzlements—like the safari cake complete with chocolate animals and a waterfall—Buddy shares his inspiring enthusiasm and stories from the shop in his inimitable voice. He also provides the tools for creating your own personal trademark cakes, with a chart that lets you mix and match cake, frosting, and liqueur syrup for cakes the way you like them.

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# Hardcover: 352 pages
# Publisher: Free Press

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A baker’s development doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a painstaking thing. Even if you have raw talent, you have to nurture it, develop it. You have to patiently back up instinct and intuition with craft and, most of all, practice. Because in baking, practice doesn’t just make perfect. Practice also lets you move on to the next level, the next challenge, the next thing to be mastered.

Learning to bake is like learning to speak. You pick up that first word, even if you pronounce it imperfectly, and then pretty soon you learn another, and then another. You might not be able to say every word as clearly as a network anchorman, or put words together into sentences, but even as a kid you know that’s where you’re headed, to a place where you can string words into sentences, sentences into paragraphs, paragraphs into anything you want—an essay, a story, a memoir—if you put in the time to get good at each of the component parts.

Guinness World Records

2011-11-04T01:02:00.000-07:00

Guinness World Records 2012

Authors Guinness World Records

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Series: Guinness World Records
It's an Olympic year, and to celebrate, the latest incarnation of the world's biggest selling annual unveils its most thrilling edition yet with a dynamic new "widescreen" design, thousands of new and classic records, never-before-seen photos and an exciting selection of new topics and features.

* Crisp, new design and color-coded sections to help organize and signpost the record content.

* 100% new pictures and fully updated records

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# Hardcover: 288 pages
# Publisher: Guinness World Records

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I like the section on mt everest. i'm dissapointed that
it don't have many of the records i remember reading as a kid. i suggest it have an appendage listing
all the records title only then we can go to the website to get details. but how can we go to the website unless we know what we're looking for? If that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere. This book is intended as entertainment. It is colorful, picture-filled and fun to read. My 9-year-old son absolutely loves this series and has collected all the previous editions going back to 2004.

Diplomacy and Diamonds My Wars from the Ballroom to the Battlefield

2011-11-02T19:14:00.000-07:00

Diplomacy and Diamonds: My Wars from the Ballroom to the Battlefield

Authors Joanne King Herring

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She's been dirt poor; she's been filthy rich. Rich was more fun. She married three times, divorced twice, found her true love, and lost him to cancer. At twenty-one, she was told she would soon die. She lived. Doctors said she'd never be able to have children. She had 'em. She's bargained with God, dictators, and Democrats. She's partied with princes, presidents, premiers, Barbara Walters, Anwar Sadat, Margaret Thatcher, Tom Hanks, and Francisco Franco . . . though not all at the same time. She captivated powerful men with her feminine charm, and then persuaded them toward unlikely political alliances through her formidable intelligence. She waltzed with Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace, dressed in men's clothes and smuggled herself in a barrel across the Pakistani border, threw a Roman-themed party so extravagant it was featured in Life magazine, and survived a Soviet gunship attack in the mountains of Afghanistan.

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Joanne Johnson King Herring Davis hosted The Joanne King Show on television for 15 years. She served as honorary consul to both Pakistan and Morocco for ten years, has been knighted by the King of Belgium, and received the Quaid-e-Azam award, the highest honor given by the nation of Pakistan. She is also the recipient of the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award. She has served on the boards of directors for UNICEF, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., LTV, Henredon Furniture, the Lindbergh Fund, and was co-chairman of the Special Olympics, with Henry Kissinger, in New York City.

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Joanne lived in a world few get to experience and yet this lovely gem of a book gives the reader intimate details of her life; her motives, thoughts, aspirations, defeats, and successes. She is also a hoot. I'm buying all of the women in my life a copy. This book is a great read and offers (among other things) the background and realities concerning Afghanistan. You'll also enjoy a lot of laughter and tears along the way as you get to know more about Joanne and her extraordinary adventures that few women (then or now) dare to undertake!

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

2011-10-26T00:09:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Authors Walter Isaacson

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Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years—as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

At a time when America is seeking ways to sustain its innovative edge, and when societies around the world are trying to build digital-age economies, Jobs stands as the ultimate icon of inventiveness and applied imagination. He knew that the best way to create value in the twenty-first century was to connect creativity with technology. He built a company where leaps of the imagination were combined with remarkable feats of engineering.

Although Jobs cooperated with this book, he asked for no control over what was written nor even the right to read it before it was published. He put nothing off-limits. He encouraged the people he knew to speak honestly. And Jobs speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about the people he worked with and competed against. His friends, foes, and colleagues provide an unvarnished view of the passions, perfectionism, obsessions, artistry, devilry, and compulsion for control that shaped his approach to business and the innovative products that resulted.

Driven by demons, Jobs could drive those around him to fury and despair. But his personality and products were interrelated, just as Apple’s hardware and software tended to be, as if part of an integrated system. His tale is instructive and cautionary, filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership, and values.

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# Hardcover: 656 pages
# Publisher: Simon & Schuster (October 24, 2011)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1451648537
# ISBN-13: 978-1451648539
# Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.2 x 2 inches
# Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

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This is well written and similar to the recent "Endgame" Bobby Fischer bio from Frank Brady in that it does a fine dance of reportage and hero worship. There's not much I will recount that you won't already find plastered on the 60 minutes website, but there's plenty on Steve Jobs and B.O., chain smoking Marxists and some good interviews of some people at Apple you don't hear much from otherwise.

I want to know the answers for the following questions.
1) How did Jobs convince Woz to do all the tech work for him and still take a share of Woz's earnings (in 1974).
2) What really inspired him to go to India? Did that trip help him in making any important decisions later in life?
3) It is well known that Jobs is not a good programmer. How did he earn the respect of his fellow workers?
4) How did he become a millionaire in 5 years? How did he get the customers to buy all those bulky machines?
5) Was he really a shrewd man?
6) How did he get a Job in Atari without a college degree?

Steve Jobs has always projected a "larger than life" image because of the tremendous impact of his great products.But,Jobs had a strict regard for privacy of his personal life. We hardly knew the guy outside of his great business achievements.

Walter Isaacson has done a a great job in revealing the "real" Steve Jobs,warts and all.The life of Steve becomes more inspiring when you realize the great hurdles that he had to cross to go on to the remarkable things he has achieved.

SAT Study Guide

2011-10-25T01:02:00.000-07:00

The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition

Authors The College Board

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The Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition will help students get ready for the SAT with

- 10 official SAT practice tests, including 3 new recent exams
- detailed descriptions of math, critical reading, and writing sections of the SAT
- targeted practice questions for each SAT question type
- practice essay questions, along with sample essays and annotations
- a review of math concepts tested in the exam
- test-taking approaches and suggestions that underscore important points
- free online score reports
- exclusive access to online answers and explanations at collegeboard.com
- $10 discount on The Official SAT Online Course to all book owners

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# Paperback: 997 pages
# Publisher: College Board; Second Edition edition (July 21, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0874478529
# ISBN-13: 978-0874478525
# Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 1.5 inches
# Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds

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I found this particularly unfair to students who strive to study from the most updated material, when in reality, it's not so updated. This year, many students had to pay almost $25 for a book containing only 3 new tests, when they thought the College Board was selling 10. The only major difference is that now, tests 3-10 have lots and lots of typos.

The book is new and cheap. It didn't take long for it to get delivered to my house.
I really like that is took me step by step on what to expect. Also there were 10 practice test,each of those practice test did help me improve. My kids used the SAT books published by the College Board and had gotten good results. They scored 790 and 800 in math. Despite of some typos in the latest edition, I still give it 5 stars. I don't believe that other publishers can come up with questions like the College Board. How can a copy be the same or better than the original?

The College Board is evil. However, we still need to give them our money and take the SAT if we want to go to a good school. So, to get a good score, you need to get this book. As it says on the cover, these are real questions by the people who actually write the test. Once you do a bunch of these, it becomes very predictable. It would be nice if they could give accurate scores at the end of the tests, instead of those ridiculous ranges, but whatever. Also, watch out for a bunch of "careless" mistakes throughout the book.

How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience

2011-10-24T01:05:00.000-07:00

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience

Authors Carmine Gallo

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The following summarizes some of its suggestions for planning and preparing a presentation.

1)What is the one big idea you want to leave with your audience? It should be short, memorable, and in subject-verb-object sequence.

2)Identify why you're excited about this company/product/feature, etc.

3)Write out the three messages you want the audience to receive, and develop metaphors and analogies in support.

4)Include a demonstration if your product topic lends itself to such. (Eg. pull the product out of your pocket if it is 'pocket-sized.'

5)Invite partners and customers to participate.

6)Include video clips if helpful, but limit to three minutes or less.

7)Answer the "Why should I care?" that's in the audience's mind. Have a passion for creating a better future.

8)Having an enemy (eg. IBM, Microsoft) helps visualize 'the problem' you're solving.

9)Simplify your presentation (and products).

10)Make numbers meaningful - eg. "Stores 1,000 songs," not "5 GB memory."

11)Don't use 'bullet-point' style visuals; instead, use short phrases that accompany your talk, or pictures.

12)Practice, practice, practice - and ask for feedback.

About the Author

Carmine Gallo is the communications coach for the world’s most admired global brands. A former anchor and correspondent for CNN and CBS, Gallo has addressed executives at Intel, Cisco, Google, Medtronic, Pfizer, and many others. Gallo writes "My Communications Coach," a regular column for Forbes.com. He has written several bestselling and award-winning books, including The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs. Gallo has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Success magazine, and on CNBC. Gallo’s latest book, The Power of Foursquare, reveals how innovative businesses around the world are leveraging new mobile marketing tools to attract and engage customers.

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# Hardcover: 256 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 11, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0071636080
# ISBN-13: 978-0071636087
# Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
# Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces

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Performance piece

When Steve Jobs takes to the stage he often tells dramatic stories, so it's appropriate that the book itself is structured as a three-act play. Act 1 tells how to create the story, Act 2 tells how to deliver it, and Act 3 stresses the importance of rehearsal. Gallo adds "Director's Notes" that summarize each chapter (or scene), and he introduces a cast of supporting characters.

Organizing the book in this way also reinforces the importance of telling a story in three parts; of delivering a speech with three messages. In fact, Gallo concedes, the chapter on the effectiveness of breaking a speech into three "could easily have become the longest in the book."

Live action video

A book alone will go only so far. If you've never actually seen Jobs present in person, then you haven't experienced the "reality-distortion field" his charisma and eloquence creates in the auditorium. Gallo has this covered.

The book's end notes provide URLs for some of the 47,000 [...] video clips showcasing Jobs and clearly demonstrating the techniques discussed. Viewing the videos compensates for the poor-quality monochrome photos of Jobs onstage-the one disappointment in the book.

Speechwriters' playbook

The book is a playbook for writing a great speech. Jobs and his team start scripting a speech long before firing up PowerPoint or, in their case, Keynote software. They settle on an attention-grabbing headline ("The world's thinnest notebook"); then they decide on the three key messages; develop analogies and metaphors; and scope out demonstrations, video clips and cameo guest appearances.

Next they develop the "plot" of the speech, setting up an antagonist (Microsoft or IBM in the early days), dressing up numbers and including plenty of "amazingly zippy" words. Finally, they script a memorable "holy smokes" moment that people will talk about long after the event ends. The slides they eventually create are heavy on images and light on text and bullet points.

Zero Day

2011-10-23T01:04:00.000-07:00

Zero Day

Authors David Baldacci

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John Puller is a combat veteran and the best military investigator in the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Division. His father was an Army fighting legend, and his brother is serving a life sentence for treason in a federal military prison. Puller has an indomitable spirit and an unstoppable drive to find the truth.

Now, Puller is called out on a case in a remote, rural area in West Virginia coal country far from any military outpost. Someone has stumbled onto a brutal crime scene, a family slaughtered. The local homicide detective, a headstrong woman with personal demons of her own, joins forces with Puller in the investigation. As Puller digs through deception after deception, he realizes that absolutely nothing he's seen in this small town, and no one in it, are what they seem. Facing a potential conspiracy that reaches far beyond the hills of West Virginia, he is one man on the hunt for justice against an overwhelming force.

David Baldacci is one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with over 110 million copies in print. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.

About the Author
David Baldacci lives with his family in Virginia. He and his wife have founded the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. He invites you to visit him at www.david-baldacci.com and his foundation at www.wishyouwellfoundation.org, and to look into its program to spread books across America .

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# Hardcover: 448 pages
# Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 31, 2011)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0446573019
# ISBN-13: 978-0446573016
# Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
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David Baldacci-the modern master of the thriller and #1 worldwide bestselling novelist-comes a new hero: a lone Army Special Agent taking on the toughest crimes facing the nation.

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

2011-10-22T01:08:00.000-07:00

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

Authors Richard Paul Evans

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My name is Michael Vey, and the story I’m about to tell you is strange. Very strange. It’s my story.

To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary fourteen-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette’s syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.

Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael’s friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children – and through them the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he’s to survive.
About the Author
Richard Paul Evans is the #1 best-selling author of The Christmas Box. His novels have each appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; there are more than thirteen million copies of his books in print. His books have been translated into more than 22 languages and several have been international best sellers. He is the winner of the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards for his children’s books, the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women Novel of the Year Award, and the 2011 Wilbur Award for Fiction (Book). Evans received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award for his work helping abused children. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children.

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# Reading level: Young Adult
# Hardcover: 336 pages
# Publisher: Simon Pulse/Mercury Ink (August 9, 2011)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1451656505
# ISBN-13: 978-1451656503
# Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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Things I will discuss when recommending this book: Michael's use of violent force to handle bullies. Near the start of this story Michael uses his ability to pulse an electric shock into a human in what he feels is his last resort to gain respect and end the tormenting of bullies. Michael uses violence to level the high school playing field. And, because this is fiction, Vey is an underdog/anti bullying hero when he uses violence to gain respect. In real life, teens who resort to violence are expelled. In real life, if a teen reaches for a weapon in response to a lifetime of disrespect- they become a murderer. It is the idea that in order to be special, to overcome or succeed, you need to have some special "Thing" that you are born with. Whether it is being born with special electrical powers, magic abilities (Harry Potter) or being strong with the force (Star Wars) it carries an implied elitism that supposes that you are not born with unusual "Thing", you cannot achieve great things.

It really isn't my style of reading, but I sincerely enjoyed it. It's the first of a series and I am interested to read the next book. I am not going to write details and ruin it for everyone, but it's definitely not what I was expecting, but I was not disappointed. It's a quick read and well worth the time and money to read.

Steve Jobs in His Own Words

2011-10-21T00:43:00.000-07:00

I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words

Authors George Beahm

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Jobs made an indelible mark in multiple industries, and played an enormous role in creating others. Consider how Jobs and Apple shaped the following fields: personal computers (laptop and desktop), apps (for multiple electronic devices), computer animation (Pixar), music (iTunes), telecommunications (iPhone), personal digital devices (iPod), books (iBook), and, most recently, tablets (iPad). Jobs was the greatest business visionary of our era.

Jobs, who passed away on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56, co-founded Apple in 1976. He stepped down from that role in August 2011, bringing an end to one of the greatest, most transformative business careers in history. Over the years, Jobs gave countless interviews to the media, explaining what he called “the vision thing”—his unmatched ability to envision, and successfully bring to the marketplace, consumer products that people find simply irresistible.

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# Paperback: 160 pages
# Publisher: Agate B2 (October 19, 2011)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1932841660
# ISBN-13: 978-1932841664
# Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
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The quote about broad-based education, for example, at first seems a strange choice of topic until one reads the quotes about the Pixar years. Beahm's selection of quotes reveal as much about the editor as the speaker. Both have minds that range far and wide, yet find the diamonds amidst the terrain. Including the bibliography in this book is as refreshing as it is informative. I've not been a fan of Jobs, but this book made me soften my opinion. Additionally, and perhaps one of the most unique characteristics of this book compared to other quotation books, the editor provides the full citation for each quote and in many cases a link for the reader to visit online.

I was being treated that way. Steve Jobs was very brusque, and Jobs said, "Well, tell me about--", and, I told him about Datapoint Corporation's ARCnet network and how everybody could share the resources. And then Steve Jobs gave me his philosophy: "Everybody can have their own computer. It shouldn't be tied to anything else. Time sharing is a thing of the past." And I said, "No, I'm not talking about time sharing.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl [Hardcover]

2010-05-04T05:09:00.000-07:00

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl [Hardcover]

Authors Ree Drummond
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Product DescriptionBlogger-turned-author Drummond gives readers a slice of frontier life in this likeable-enough collection of recipes and dispatches from the Oklahoma ranch she shares with her husband and children. Replicating the step-by-step photography that made her blog such a hit, Drummond walks readers through dishes ranging from simple-Guacamole, Chili, Artichoke Dip-to more complex, such as from-scratch Cinnamon Rolls and Sherried Tomato Soup. Drummond's careful coaching will help anyone intimidated by the kitchen fearlessly crank out favorites like Chicken Fried Steak, Meat Loaf and Rib Eye Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce. While the recipes are reliable home cooking standards, relentless references to her husband, known as the Marlboro Man, range from distracting to juvenile, giving what could have been a comfort food classic the feel of a junior-high class project.

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Reviews The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl [Hardcover]
This is a fun book. If you do not like the recipes, the story and pictures are wonderful. If you like to cook, the recipes are great!

How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better (Paperback)

2010-04-13T23:24:00.000-07:00

How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better (Paperback)

Authors Charla Krupp

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Krupp, style expert for the Today Show and former beauty director for Glamour, offers easy-to-follow, tried-and-true fashion advice for women well beyond their 20s. Presented in eye-catching, highly skimmable, fashion-magazine style, here's how to trade in the things that scream old lady (simply OL in the book) for a look that's younger and hipper (Y&H). Krupp is straightforward about the physical shortcomings of older age. Aptly (and sometimes rather brutally) she steers readers away from these OL pitfalls. She is quick to point out that fashion that works on 20-somethings looks ridiculous on older women (i.e., bare midriffs, go-go boots and tattoos). As much about what to do as what not to do, some of the tips are as easy as wearing pink lipstick, a bra that fits properly and hair with bangs. Others take more thought, time and money—like Botox shots, chemical peels and hair extensions. Whether high or low maintenance about their beauty routine, women of a certain age who want to compete in our youth-obsessed culture will treat this easy read with interest.
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# Paperback: 232 pages
# Publisher: Springboard Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better (Paperback)

I learned a lot about my figure type and what things do and do not look good on my personal type of figure.
It is so unfortunate i did not read this book years ago as i would have prevented making a lot of buying mistakes which translates to 'wasted a lot of money' on things that i thought looked good but when i wore them they just didn't look/feel right.

without this information in this book it can take years to learn by trial and error what type of neckline looks best or what makes us look taller or look more balanced.
I highly recommend it.

Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (Hardcover)

2010-04-07T06:27:00.000-07:00

Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood: Stories and Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (Hardcover)

Authors Trisha Yearwood

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Singer Trisha Yearwood has found another way to reach her audience—with this follow-up to her successful Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, she serves up more homey, Southern-inflected fare from her country music kitchen. And this newest is every pinch of salt the sequel—from the foreword by her husband, Garth Brooks, and her intimate personal anecdotes to the recipes donated by family and friends (her grandmother's strawberry cake; Brooks's mother's cabbage rolls, her mama's homemade waffles). Yearwood jumps off with some helpful hints, such as the importance of fresh-shredded cheese and how to use scissors to release a stubborn piecrust. The meat of the book is rib-sticking classics for both special occasions and weeknights, like sweet potato pudding, jalapeño hushpuppies, and a Lowcountry boil. Yearwood's ingredients are not for the faint of heart or high of cholesterol (Garth's Breakfast Bowl, for example is a mix of eggs, frozen tater tots, sausage, bacon, and packaged cheese and garlic tortellini). But Yearwood's enthusiasm and warmth come through, particularly in the handwritten notes at the bottom of the pages. Photos. (Apr.)
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# Hardcover: 224 pages
# Publisher: Clarkson Potter (April 6, 2010)
# Language: English
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Along with everyone else, I watched the View. Trisha was also on Good Morning America. Although I was working while it was on, I saw enough to know I had to order it. Whoopi, who doesn't usually get enthused about too much, convinced me that this was good stuff! Can't wait to get this! Just to be on the safe side, I ordered the first book as well.

United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination (Paperback)

2010-04-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination (Paperback)

Authors John J. Newman

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# Reading level: Young Adult
# Paperback
# Publisher: Amsco School Pubns Inc; Revised edition (January 2003)
# Language: English
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This book gives you all the info you need to know to be successful on the exam. I was a bit hesitant to buy it since it wasn't backed by a larger company (Princeton Review, Barron's), but I don't regret my purchase.

To those looking for the answers: if you read the intro, it talks about how one can purchase an answer key. It has to be through your teacher. However, if you search for the answers on Google, they will also come up.

Purchase this book! It is a great supplement to the American Pageant textbook, which I myself do not like. Unlike the American Pageant, this book is very straightforward and to the point without any stupid analogies and lame jokes.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

2010-04-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

Authors
Julia Child , Louisette Bertholle , Simone Beck

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This is the classic cookbook, in its entirety—all 524 recipes.
it leads the cook infallibly from the buying and handling of raw ingredients, through each essential step of a recipe, to the final creation of a delicate confection;

• it breaks down the classic cuisine into a logical sequence of themes and variations rather than presenting an endless and diffuse catalogue of recipes; the focus is on key recipes that form the backbone of French cookery and lend themselves to an infinite number of elaborations—bound to increase anyone’s culinary repertoire;

• it adapts classical techniques, wherever possible, to modern American conveniences;

• it shows Americans how to buy products, from any supermarket in the United States, that reproduce the exact taste and texture of the French ingredients, for example, equivalent meat cuts, the right beans for a cassoulet, or the appropriate fish and seafood for a bouillabaisse;

• it offers suggestions for just the right accompaniment to each dish, including proper wines. Since there has never been a book as instructive and as workable as Mastering the Art of French Cooking, the techniques learned here can be applied to recipes in all other French cookbooks, making them infinitely more usable. In compiling the secrets of famous cordons bleus, the authors have produced a magnificent volume that is sure to find the place of honor in every kitchen in America. Bon appétit!

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# Hardcover: 752 pages
# Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; Thirteenth Printing December 1966 edition (October 16, 2001)
# Language: English
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Reviews Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)

The recipes in this book are easy to follow- sometimes you have to go back and forth when referred to a different page number for a recipe or cooking tip but worth it as what a great learning experience in food and cooking tips. I love recipes that go back to the original- good ingredients make an incredible dish that is enjoyable to eat.

Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (Hardcover)

2010-04-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (Hardcover)

Authors Giada De Laurentiis

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The newest cookbook from De Laurentiis (after Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites) straddles two continents with wonderful recipes from Italy and California. Chapters of this friendly and inviting book are titled by course, such as Appetizers and Desserts, as well as by ingredient and occasion (e.g., brunch). The author includes straightforward instructions for classic Italian fare, such as steak involtini; Chianti-marinated stew; pecorino and bean salad; and limoncello granita, as well as a selection of such modern dishes as grilled asparagus and melon salad; pea pesto crostini, and lemon hazelnut tiramisù. Chock-full of mouthwatering dishes for easy entertaining (Italian fried olives; whole wheat pita chips with mascarpone-chive dip; and vegetable parmesan), this appealing collection is supplemented with informative, short essays on ingredients including olive oil and dried and fresh herbs.

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# Hardcover: 240 pages
# Publisher: Clarkson Potter (March 30, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California (Hardcover)

I just bought her new cookbook today. It looks fabulous! Tried the Pea Pesto tonight - delicious! I can't wait to try other recipes. Her recipes are easy to follow and have turned out well. I love the fact that most of the recipes are made with fresh and healthy ingredients with lots of flavor! Truly enjoy her books and show!

Barron's AP English Literature and Composition, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

2010-04-02T06:07:00.000-07:00

Barron's AP English Literature and Composition, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Authors George Ehrenhaft Ed.D.

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This updated manual presents five full-length practice AP exams with all questions answered and clearly explained. To help students prepare for multiple-choice questions, the book offers many sample questions on poetry and prose fiction, along with commonsense tactics for choosing correct answers. Separate chapters review what test takers need to know about poetry, fiction, and drama in order to earn high scores on both the short-answer and essay portions of the exam. Sample student essays are also presented with critiques of their strengths and weaknesses. Students preparing for the exam will find an essential learning tool in the bookâ€™s comprehensive glossary with its hundreds of literary and rhetorical terms.
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# Paperback: 384 pages
# Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (February 1, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews Barron's AP English Literature and Composition, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

'd say Barron's was better than Cliff's, at least that was what my AP English teacher said, in that there are more practice tests in Barron. I didn't use it a lot at all, but what I did use of it prepared me well for the test.

Calculus (With Analytic Geometry)(8th edition) (Hardcover)

2010-03-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Calculus (With Analytic Geometry)(8th edition) (Hardcover)

Authors Ron Larson (Author), Robert P. Hostetler (Author), Bruce H. Edwards (Author)

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Designed for the three-semester calculus course for math and science majors, Calculus continues to offer instructors and students new and innovative teaching and learning resources. This was the first calculus text to use computer-generated graphics, to include exercises involving the use of computers and graphing calculators, to be available in an interactive CD-ROM format, to be offered as a complete, online calculus course, and to offer a two-semester Calculus I with Precalculus text. Every edition of the series has made the mastery of traditional calculus skills a priority, while embracing the best features of new technology and, when appropriate, calculus reform ideas. Now, the Eighth Edition is the first calculus program to offer algorithmic homework and testing created in Maple so that answers can be evaluated with complete mathematical accuracy. Two primary objectives guided the authors in writing this book: to develop precise, readable materials for students that clearly define and demonstrate concepts and rules of calculus and to design comprehensive teaching resources for instructors that employ proven pedagogical techniques and saves the instructor time. The Eighth Edition continues to provide an evolving range of conceptual, technological, and creative tools that enable instructors to teach the way they want to teach and students to learn they way they learn best.
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# Hardcover: 1328 pages
# Publisher: Brooks Cole; 8 edition (January 11, 2005)
# Language: English
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Reviews Calculus (With Analytic Geometry)(8th edition) (Hardcover)

I have been a fan of Roland Larson's math textbooks, as they have always been very clear and the practice problems always make sense. I was recently stuck in some calculus courses which used the calculus textbook by James Stewart, and that book is a nightmare! Fortunately, my multivarible calc prof prefers Larson's book, which is what we use in class. Very good book; I recommend it much over Stewart's. Also, do note that the odd-exercise solutions are posted for free online at Roland Larson's website, which is given to you in the book.

Black's Law Dictionary, Standard Ninth Edition (Black's Law Dictionary (Standard Edition)) (Hardcover)

2010-03-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

Black's Law Dictionary, Standard Ninth Edition (Black's Law Dictionary (Standard Edition)) (Hardcover)

Authors Bryan A. Garner

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For more than a century Black's has been the gold standard for the language of law. Today it is the most widely cited law book in the world. Edited by Bryan A. Garner, the world s leading legal lexicographer, the 9th Edition is the most authoritative, comprehensive law dictionary ever published. It contains more than 45,000 terms and includes: 2,000 more terms than the 8th Edition and 19,000 more than the 7th Edition including click fraud, Code Adam, collaborative law, ecoterrorism, environmental tort, friendly subpoena, happy-slapping, honor crime, secret detention, Schumer box, and super precedent. The date when selected terms were first used in English-language contexts, especially in judicial opinions. Heightened accuracy having more than 200 lawyers around the country reviewed terms. Definitions of more than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms. Almost 3,000 quotations drawn from sources over five centuries. Alternate spellings or equivalent expressions for more than 5,300 terms and West Key Numbers.
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# Hardcover: 1940 pages
# Publisher: West; 9 edition (June 25, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews Black's Law Dictionary, Standard Ninth Edition (Black's Law Dictionary (Standard Edition)) (Hardcover)

Black's Law Dictionary, is very helpful in explaining legal terms, and I was very pleased in the condition of this pre-owned product.

Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (Hardcover)

2010-03-22T05:42:00.000-07:00

Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (Hardcover)

Authors Jamie Oliver

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Cooking good food from scratch is a skill that can save you money, keep you healthy, and make you and your family and friends happy. What I've tried to do in this book is pick a whole load of meals that we all love to eat and break them down to make them as simple as possible. There are plenty of clear instructions and step-by-step pictures, so whether you're an accomplished cook or a complete beginner, you'll be able to enjoy cooking and achieve great results in the kitchen.

This book is inspired by all the people I've met who thought they could never and would never learn how to cook. I believe that good home cooking is one of the most essential, fundamental skills that every single person on this planet should have in order to look after themselves, their families, and their friends. This food revolution is all about people learning how to make a recipe, then teaching that recipe to their friends and family . . . if enough people do this, pretty soon everyone will be cooking. So cook something today, then PASS IT ON!
 
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# Hardcover: 360 pages
# Publisher: Hyperion (October 13, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals (Hardcover)

This book was perfect for a beginning cook like me. The recipes are so easy (and delicious!) and the step-by-step pictures are incredibly helpful for getting the dish right the first time! My friends are shocked at how quickly I went from being a non-cook to a girl who hosts dinner parties in her apartment. I can honestly say it completely changed my eating habits for the better! Thanks Jaime!

Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45 (Paperback)

2010-03-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45 (Paperback)

Authors Christopher Hopkins

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Hopkins, known as The Makeover Guy, explains fashion dos, don'ts and oh-no-she-didn'ts for women in the second act of their lives. A quiz helps the reader identify which of six Image Profiles suits her tastes (Casual, Romantic, Innovative, etc.); clothes, hair and makeup tips follow accordingly. Hopkins is encouraging and helpful: he does not simply tell women to clean their closets of any unsuitable clothes. He provides a checklist of what you'll need, a 10-step to-do list and a questionnaire to determine which clothes to keep and which to toss. Benefiting from this book requires a certain amount of dedication—this is no quick-fix beauty mag article. There is even a revival guide journal in the back where readers can mark down outfits that worked or didn't work, collect contact information on their personal beauty team and keep track of daily, weekly and monthly beauty tasks. Hopkins's constant self-marketing can get annoying: irrelevant photos of himself litter the pages, and he wastes space touting his fashion victories over difficult clients. But his appearances on Oprah, the book's attention to detail and some astounding before-and-after photos attest to Hopkins's expertise.
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# Paperback: 344 pages
# Publisher: HCI (March 3, 2008)
# Language: English
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Reviews Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45 (Paperback)

Following Christopher's encouraging advice I am more beautiful and graceful than I was in my youth. Christopher helped me to find a beautiful haircut, and to use make-up with taste and positive effect. He answered my question about flattering shoe colors, heel height and hem length, and so now I look better in dresses. This book will encourage you that you still can be beautiful, and then tell you how.

The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Hardcover)

2010-03-18T06:07:00.000-07:00

The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Hardcover)

Authors Mark Sisson

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Combining modern genetic science and evolutionary biology, The Primal Blueprint dispels a number of the myths that modern medicine and conventional wisdom have come to accept as fact. Author Mark Sisson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through human evolution, comparing the life and robust health of our hunter-gatherer ancestors with a day in the life of a modern family - exposing potential health issues that arise from trying to do the right things living in the 21st century. Sisson offers a solution in 10 empowering 'Blueprint Lifestyle Laws' that can help us reprogram our genes away from disease and pain towards a direction of effortless weight loss, vibrant health and boundless energy. The reader learns how the right high-fat diet can actually help one lose weight; how popular low-fat, grain-based diets might trigger illness, disease, and lifelong weight gain; why doing too much cardio exercise might actually suppress the immune system and how some of today's most common medications might make a health condition even worse. The consummate book on 'Paleo' or 'Primal' health.
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# Hardcover: 283 pages
# Publisher: Primal Nutrition, Inc.; 1ST edition (June 1, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Hardcover)

Love this book. It's a wealth of information for living the primal lifestyle. It is clear cut, easy to follow, and full of great information. Highly recommended if you're interested in learning more!

There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Paperback)

2010-03-12T05:26:00.000-08:00

There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Paperback)

Authors Gabriel Cousens

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Diabetes has become a seemingly unstoppable national epidemic, affecting more than twenty million Americans. Conventional wisdom calls it incurable, but renowned Dr. Gabriel Cousens counters that claim with this breakthrough book. There Is a Cure for Diabetes lays out a three-week plan for reversing the negative genetic expression of diabetes to a physiology of health and well-being. Dr. Cousens’s method, widely tested at his famous Tree of Life centers, is to reset the DNA through green juice fasting and a 100% organic, nutrient-dense, vegan, low-glycemic, low-insulin-scoring, and high-mineral diet of living foods in the first twenty-one days. Both practical and inspirational, the book explains how to abandon the widespread “culture of death”–symbolized by addictive junk food–that fosters diabetes in favor of a more natural, nurturing approach. The program renders insulin and related medicines unnecessary within four days as the blood sugar drops to normal levels; and the diabetic shifts into a non-diabetic physiology within two weeks. The third week focuses on live-food preparation, featuring 100 delicious raw recipes. Dr. Cousens emphasizes regular consultations, monitoring blood chemistries, and emotional support, and includes a one-year support program to help maintain a diabetes-free life.
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# Paperback: 472 pages
# Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 1 edition (January 8, 2008)
# Language: English
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Reviews There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Paperback)

I recommend this book for anyone dealing with blood sugar problems. Its one of those books you read and than refer to many times. I've recommended it to 6 or 8 people already and I haven't even finished it yet. Its a really good book.

Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual (Paperback)

2010-03-12T05:13:00.000-08:00

Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual (Paperback)

Authors David Sawyer McFarland

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When it comes to building professional websites, Dreamweaver CS4 is capable of doing more than any other web design program -- including previous versions of Dreamweaver. But the software's sophisticated features aren't simple. Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual will help you master this program quickly, so you can bring stunning, interactive websites to life.

Under the expert guidance of bestselling author and teacher David McFarland, you'll learn how to build professional-looking websites quickly and painlessly. McFarland has loaded the book with over 150 pages of hands-on tutorials to help you create database-enabled PHP pages, use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for cutting-edge design, add XML-based news feeds, include dynamic effects with JavaScript and AJAX, and more. This witty and objective book offers jargon-free language and clear descriptions that will help you:

* Learn how to control the appearance of your web pages with CSS, from the basics to advanced techniques
* Design dynamic database-driven websites, from blogs to product catalogs, and from shopping carts to newsletter signup forms
* Add interactivity to your website with ready-to-use JavaScript programs from Adobe's Spry Framework
* Effortlessly control the many helper files that power your website and manage thousands of pages
* Examine web-page components and Dreamweaver's capabilities with the book's "live examples"

Perfect for beginners who need step-by-step guidance, and for longtime Dreamweaver designers who need a handy reference to the new version, this thoroughly updated edition of our bestselling Missing Manual is your complete guide to designing, organizing, building, and deploying websites. It's the ultimate atlas for Dreamweaver CS4.
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# Paperback: 1088 pages
# Publisher: Pogue Press; 1 edition (November 25, 2008)
# Language: English
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Reviews Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual (Paperback)

This book is an excellent guide on the use of Dreamweaver. It is easy to follow and written in a style that keeps your interest. It also has great tips for more advanced users to ensure their code is optimal for search engines and browser compatibility. It talks frankly of the options in Dreamweaver to avoid if possible, particularly those that are included only for the purpose of being able to work with superceded design techniques.

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702) (Hardcover)

2010-03-12T04:57:00.000-08:00

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702) (Hardcover)

Authors Michael Meyers

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Get complete coverage of the latest release of the CompTIA A+ exams inside this fully revised and updated resource. Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this expert guide covers CompTIA A+ exams 220-701 and 220-702. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, in-depth explanations, and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference.
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# Hardcover: 1376 pages
# Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 7 edition (January 21, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Seventh Edition (Exams 220-701 & 220-702) (Hardcover)

I had received the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide for xmas because the All-in-One Exam Guide wasn't available yet. Well, I gave up on the Complete Study Guide after I was 1/3 the way through and ordered Meyer's version as I saw that it had become available on Amazon. What can I say? The guy is such a great teacher and the book is very well laid out and easy to understand, relying on plenty of analogies and diagrams. You get the feeling that you are in a classroom listening to your favorite teacher; Mikes methods of teaching are pleasantly informal, and he seems to have the formula for mixing professionalism and humor down to a tee.

Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System---and Themselves (Hardcover)

2010-03-09T04:30:00.000-08:00

Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System---and Themselves (Hardcover)

Authors Andrew Ross Sorkin

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# Hardcover: 624 pages
# Publisher: Viking Adult (October 20, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System---and Themselves (Hardcover)

This book is the authoritative version of the market turmoil that brought the financial system to its knees in the Fall of 2008. It deserves its place in the pantheon of financial classics such as When Genius Failed, Liar's Poker, and Barbarian's at the Gate. The author tells a gripping behind-the-scenes narrative that is highly readable and entertaining. Especially for a New York Times reporter, the author is well balanced and fair in his treatment of the people and events involved. The book is incredibly well researched with an amazing amount of detail that really places the reader in the middle of the action. Despite it's length, the book is a very smooth read as it is well organized and the fast pace keeps the pages turning.

2010-03-07T18:22:00.000-08:00

The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition

Authors Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

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The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition is the only book on the market written by the creators of the GMAT exam. Inside you’ll find more than 800 actual GMAT questions from previous tests with answers and detailed explanations. There’s also a grammar review, math review, actual essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information insights into the GMAT exam that debunk test-taking myths. Plus, use the diagnostic section to pinpoint your skill level and focus on the areas where you need the most help.

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# Paperback: 840 pages
# Publisher: Wiley; 12th edition

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Reviews The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition

Princeton:
Plus
- Good review sections (both quantitative and verbal)
- Practice tests similar to the GMAT
- Online tests are easy to review
- Provides you with a test strategy on how to crack the questions
- Explicitly advises you to practice also with The Official Guide for GMAT Review
Disadvantages
- Does not explain why a choice is wrong
- Not enough practice questions

Kaplan:
Plus
- Good quantitative review sections (appendix was great)
- Interactive software for reviewing the Kaplan GMAT strategies
- Practice tests similar to the GMAT
- Practice tests and sections are difficult, this creates in you a sense of urgency
- Plenty of practice questions
Disadvantages
- The software interface is old and slow, you are left to work with a little box on the screen
- Practice tests and sections' answer choices are not very well explained
- The questions are far fetched and do not fall in the spirit of the GMAT, this might lead you the wrong path

The Official Guide for GMAT Review:
Plus
- More than plenty of practice questions
- You might get the same or similar questions on the GMAT (like I did)
- The practice questions are organized by level of difficulty, the last ones are the most difficult
- Free PowerPrep software that has two practice tests exactly similar to the GMAT in look and feel (free online tests at the mba dot com website http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT/Tools/PowerprepSoftware.htm)
- The practice questions reveal actual GMAT test patterns
Disadvantages
- Absence of test taking techniques
- The skills review sections are poor
- Only the last 200 questions in every practice section will be like the ones you will see on the GMAT (unless you perform poorly)

This Official Guide from GMAC should be the cornerstone of your preparation, simply because the questions are from past tests and are very thoroughly researched. This will allow you to develop insight into the test mentality.

Equally important the correct and the wrong answer choices for each question are explained in detail. You will learn the various ways used to lead you in error and consequently, you will develop the feel to spot and eliminate wrong answers.

With the Old Breed

2010-03-07T18:15:00.000-08:00

With the Old Breed (Paperback)

Authors E.B. Sledge

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"The best personal account of World War II. Sledge never loses sight of the honor and the glory of war. Excellent in all respects."--Kevin S. Fontenot, Tulane University

"I feel like I should have a campaign ribbon for Pelelin and Okinawa. I have shared the fox hole. I have felt the heat. It is the closest thing to being there. After reading the book my buddies in K-3-5 are real. It has to be among the best works of its kind. The forgotten soldiers tell one story. These Marines are remembered,"--William J. Ikeriran, Univ. of North Alabama

"The book is a superb supplementary text for any American survey course or class on World War Two."--Daniel P. Murphy, Hanover College

"It is a fine text to use for WWII--and for combat studies."--Perce C. Mullen, Montana State Univ.

"Classic....Should be required reading for all students, especially now that we are once again unleashing the dogs of war."--John F. Cox, University of Arizona

"In what may be his finest feat as a critic, Fussell introduces the reader to a hitherto unsung but remarkable author named Eugene B. Sledge....This book richly merits a wider audience....The searing honesty of [Sledge's] words makes them...a fitting epitaph for the ordeal that began in Danzig fifty years ago."--Newsweek

"One of the finest memoirs to emerge from any war."--Paul Fussell, in Wartime

"Among the thousands of soldiers' stories, I am haunted by one from the Pacific War....[Sledge's account is] one of the most arresting documents in war literature."--John Keegan, in The Second World War

"Although rendering his war experiences is "painful," the effort to bring them to the "folks back home" is ultimately worthwhile if not necessary....In every word appear Sledge's urgency of purpose, the immediacy of his experience of war, and the mark of that on his character. I am not alone in claiming this memoir to be the most comprehensive--and scathing, compelling, sorrow-laden--rendering of the marine infantryman's experience in World War II."--Sewanee Review

"One of the most important personal accounts of war that I have ever read. I believe that it will become a classic, and will be read and cited as long as the Pacific campaign is remembered."--John Keegan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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# Paperback: 352 pages
# Publisher: Presidio Press (May 1, 2007)
# Language: English

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How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

2010-03-07T18:13:00.000-08:00

This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All (Hardcover)

Authors Marilyn Johnson

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Starred Review. In an information age full of Google-powered searches, free-by-Bittorrent media downloads and Wiki-powered knowledge databases, the librarian may seem like an antiquated concept. Author and editor Johnson (The Dead Beat) is here to reverse that notion with a topical, witty study of the vital ways modern librarians uphold their traditional roles as educators, archivists, and curators of a community legacy. Illuminating the state of the modern librarian with humor and authority, Johnson showcases librarians working on the cutting edge of virtual reality simulations, guarding the Constitution and redefining information services-as well as working hard to serve and satisfy readers, making this volume a bit guilty of long-form reader flattery. Johnson also makes the important case for libraries-the brick-and-mortar kind-as an irreplaceable bridge crossing economic community divides. Johnson's wry report is a must-read for anyone who's used a library in the past quarter century.

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# Hardcover: 288 pages
# Publisher: Harper; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
# Language: English

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I was convinced they were for senior citizens, for those on fixed incomes, for those who didn't have access to computer technology, and for book-loving kids whose schools had lost afer-school programs to budget cuts and personnel losses. Since I didn't fit into any of those categories I paid little attention to libraries. However, libraries came slightly back into my consciousness when the patriotism Act hit the headlines and we learned that librarians were not only defending "us", their reader/patrons, but defending our rights as well. This book is wonderfully reported yet far from encyclopedic. It is not limited to the crisis in libraries as it embraces many engaging voices and points of view (the author's not least among them). Just two examples: The Second Life chapter was riveting and comical (plus clearly explained an aspect of cyber world that's moving almost too fast to comprehend); and the stories of St. John's University's Rome campus, and what's happening there on behalf of literacy, social justice and international outreach, were so moving they deserve a book of their own (and maybe a movie). These people are FIERCE.

The librarians of today are tech-savvy, cutting-edge, quirky, innovative, outgoing, and helpful. Modern librarians have to think outside the box (or the book, for that matter). "The profession that had once been the quiet gatekeeper to discreet palaces of knowledge is now wrestling a raucous, multi-headed, madly multiplying beast of exploding information and information delivery systems." Johnson chronicles how libraries and librarians have changed over a few short decades. I first thought this book was written primarily for librarians, but was I wrong!

The Three Weissmanns of Westport A Novel

2010-03-07T18:10:00.000-08:00

The Three Weissmanns of Westport: A Novel (Hardcover)

Authors Cathleen Schine

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A geriatric stepfather falls in love with a scheming woman half his age in Schine's Sense and Sensibility–flecked and compulsively readable follow-up to The New Yorkers. Betty Weissman is 75 when Joseph, her husband of nearly 50 years, announces he's divorcing her. Soon, Betty moves out of their grand Central Park West apartment and Joseph's conniving girlfriend, Felicity, moves in. Betty lands in a rundown Westport, Conn., beach cottage, but things quickly get more complicated when Betty's daughters run into their own problems. Literary agent Miranda is sued into bankruptcy after it's revealed that some of her authors made up their lurid memoirs, and Annie, drowning in debt, can no longer afford her apartment. Once they relocate to Westport, both girls fall in love—Annie rather awkwardly with the brother of her stepfather's paramour, and Miranda with a younger actor who has a young son. An Austen-esque mischief hovers over these romantic relationships as the three women figure out how to survive and thrive. It's a smart crowd pleaser with lovably flawed leads and the best tearjerker finale you're likely to read this year. (Feb.)

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# Hardcover: 304 pages
# Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
# Language: English

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What a terrific read! Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down until I finished. The author sets up her situation very quickly and draws readers in with fine characterizations, unpredictable plot turns and excellent insights. She also does a wonderful job with setting the scene - whether it is in New York City, a Westport beach cottage or Palm Springs. Her writing is subtle and accessible, without unnecessary flourishes or affectation. The title refers to Mrs. Weissmann and her two daughters, forced to live together because of various dire financial circumstances. Ms. Schine examines the foibles of love and of relationships between men and women in middle age and the senior years (the 1987 movie "Moonstruck" comes to mind). It is refreshing to read of romance late in life, especially in a novel as well-written as this one.

How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education

2010-03-07T17:52:00.000-08:00

The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education (Hardcover)

Authors Diane Ravitch

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In The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Diane Ravitch examines her career in education reform, and repudiates positions that she once fiercely defended. Evaluating broadly popular ideas for restructuring schools, she explains why they have had no positive impact on the quality of American education.

Ravitch reconsiders the evolution of her own views on key issues and reveals her skepticism regarding charter schools, privatization, accountability, and the philanthropists who are trying to control school reform using business models for school planning.

Drawing on over forty years of research and observation on education, Ravitch also offers prescriptions for improving our schools. A passionate plea to promote the survival of public education, The Death and Life of the Great American School System represents a radical change of heart from one of America’s best-known education experts. It is a must-read for anyone—teachers, parents, administrators, and bureaucrats—invested in the future of our schools.

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# Hardcover: 296 pages
# Publisher: Basic Books

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Reviews How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education

With the courage of character and the understanding gained from years of both scholarly and government experience, she asks the simple question, "What works?" She takes a good hard look at the various paths followed by school reformers--policymakers, business leaders, foundations, and government--with their various emphases on markets, accountability and incentives, testing, charter schools, and voucher plans. These attempts, largely structural and managerial, have failed to address what Ravitch has come to see and convinces us her readers is the cornerstone of education in a democracy--the public school system that holds us all together in a common culture. Its subject matter, history and civics, literature and the arts, has been all but lost in the frenzy of test preparation that has taken over classrooms everywhere in the country.

Ravitch makes an illuminating case as she uses the experience of New York City to show how political aims trump real learning when test scores are used as indicators of educational progress by leaders looking to their own reputations as they misrepresent the meaning of the numbers that hide what really matters--what students are learning. Yes, it's the curriculum, stupid.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

2010-03-07T17:45:00.000-08:00

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover)

Authors Rebecca Skloot

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From a single, abbreviated life grew a seemingly immortal line of cells that made some of the most crucial innovations in modern science possible. And from that same life, and those cells, Rebecca Skloot has fashioned in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks a fascinating and moving story of medicine and family, of how life is sustained in laboratories and in memory. Henrietta Lacks was a mother of five in Baltimore, a poor African American migrant from the tobacco farms of Virginia, who died from a cruelly aggressive cancer at the age of 30 in 1951. A sample of her cancerous tissue, taken without her knowledge or consent, as was the custom then, turned out to provide one of the holy grails of mid-century biology: human cells that could survive--even thrive--in the lab. Known as HeLa cells, their stunning potency gave scientists a building block for countless breakthroughs, beginning with the cure for polio. Meanwhile, Henrietta's family continued to live in poverty and frequently poor health, and their discovery decades later of her unknowing contribution--and her cells' strange survival--left them full of pride, anger, and suspicion. For a decade, Skloot doggedly but compassionately gathered the threads of these stories, slowly gaining the trust of the family while helping them learn the truth about Henrietta, and with their aid she tells a rich and haunting story that asks the questions, Who owns our bodies? And who carries our memories? --Tom Nissley

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# Hardcover: 384 pages
# Publisher: Crown; 1 edition

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Starred Review. Science journalist Skloot makes a remarkable debut with this multilayered story about faith, science, journalism, and grace. It is also a tale of medical wonders and medical arrogance, racism, poverty and the bond that grows, sometimes painfully, between two very different women—Skloot and Deborah Lacks—sharing an obsession to learn about Deborah's mother, Henrietta, and her magical, immortal cells. Henrietta Lacks was a 31-year-old black mother of five in Baltimore when she died of cervical cancer in 1951. Without her knowledge, doctors treating her at Johns Hopkins took tissue samples from her cervix for research. They spawned the first viable, indeed miraculously productive, cell line—known as HeLa. These cells have aided in medical discoveries from the polio vaccine to AIDS treatments. What Skloot so poignantly portrays is the devastating impact Henrietta's death and the eventual importance of her cells had on her husband and children. Skloot's portraits of Deborah, her father and brothers are so vibrant and immediate they recall Adrian Nicole LeBlanc's Random Family. Writing in plain, clear prose, Skloot avoids melodrama and makes no judgments. Letting people and events speak for themselves, Skloot tells a rich, resonant tale of modern science, the wonders it can perform and how easily it can exploit society's most vulnerable people. (Feb.)
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1. The author clearly developed a strong relationship with the Lacks family, which was absolutely critical to ensuring the story was told accurately and with the respect to Henrietta Lacks that was so deeply deserved.

2. The storytelling is amazingly moving despite the need to convey a lot of scientific information. It reads like fiction.

3. Ms. Skloot's research into the science is impeccable.

4. The book is FAIR. It presents the unvarnished truth, obtained DIRECTLY from as many prinicpal people involved in the story as is humanly possible. It would have been easier to simplify the story into heroes vs. villians, but Ms. Skloot deftly handles all sides of the story.

49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College

2010-03-07T17:41:00.000-08:00

Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (Paperback)

Authors Doug Lemov

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Teach Like a Champion offers effective teaching techniques to help teachers, especially those in their first few years, become champions in the classroom. These powerful techniques are concrete, specific, and are easy to put into action the very next day. Training activities at the end of each chapter help the reader further their understanding through reflection and application of the ideas to their own practice.

Among the techniques:

* Technique #1: No Opt Out. How to move students from the blank stare or stubborn shrug to giving the right answer every time.
* Technique #35: Do It Again. When students fail to successfully complete a basic task?from entering the classroom quietly to passing papers around?doing it again, doing it right, and doing it perfectly, results in the best consequences.
* Technique #38: No Warnings. If you're angry with your students, it usually means you should be angry with yourself. This technique shows how to effectively address misbehaviors in your classroom.

The book includes a DVD of 25 video clips of teachers demonstrating the techniques in the classroom.

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# Paperback: 352 pages
# Publisher: Jossey-Bass

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Praise for

Teach Like a Champion

"Doug Lemov knows that teachers can create powerful learning environments that will help all students make dramatic progress. With Teach Like A Champion, teachers across the country will be better prepared to wake up on Monday morning and help their students climb the mountain to college. This book provides more evidence that highly effective teaching is learnable—that many more teachers can draw from the tactics of their most successful colleagues in order to realize educational equity." -WENDY KOPP, chief executive officer and founder of Teach For America

"Every teacher should own at least two copies of Doug Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion. One for home and one for school, so that they are never far from the roadmap to excellence that lies within. Lemov pulls back the curtain to reveal that the apparent wizardry of the most successful teachers is really a collection of clearly explainable and learnable techniques. This will certainly be one of the most influential and helpful books that any teacher ever owns."-DAVID LEVIN, co-founder of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program)

"Doug Lemov's Teach Like a Champion is a breakthrough book that is both visionary and comprehensive. If you are a teacher who wants to increase the academic success of your students, you should read this book. If you are an administrator with the same goal, you must get this book into the hands of your teachers!" –LEE CANTER, author of Assertive Discipline

"Doug Lemov has captured in one place the specific, practical techniques used by the best teachers in some of our country’s best urban schools. Any teacher, principal, or policymaker who is interested in what it takes on a classroom level to close the achievement gap should read this book." –DACIA TOLL, co-chief executive officer of Achievement First

How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner--Without Dieting! (Hardcover)

2010-03-07T02:06:00.000-08:00

How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner--Without Dieting! (Hardcover)

Authors Charla Krupp

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The new groundbreaking style-guide from bestseller author Charla Krupp on how to look 10 pounds lighter, 10 years younger and 10 times sexier every day, all year--in summer, winter, at the gym, even in a swimsuit!

You'll never get dressed the same way again once you discover:

*smart, easy ways to hide arm flap, a big bust, a muffin top, back fat, Buddha belly, a big booty, wide hips, thunder thighs, and heavy calves-and that's only half the book.

*which fabrics, colors, and styles make women look fat

*absolutely the best shades, shapes, and brilliant buys to make the pounds invisible

*clever solutions for special fashion situations--workout gear, evening wear, and even swimsuits!

*which products, fashions, and services you shouldn't waste your money on

*the top ten tips that will make you look thinner by tonight!

So, if you've ever put on a piece of clothing and asked "Does this make me look fat?" Finally, here is the book that will answer your question. (2008)
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# Hardcover: 264 pages
# Publisher: Springboard Press (March 10, 2010)
# Language: English
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I purchased this book at my local Borders and read it cover to cover. It spoke directly to me as I'm ample busted with out of shape thighs and a menopot belly. Although well written, the information in the book doesn't jump out at you all at once. I feel I could re-read this book and learn even more.

I appreciate the thought and effort that the author put into writing this book. She appears to have struggled with body image issues and is on a mission to share what she's learned. Her "Come To Jesus" moments regarding not being able to eat like she was 20 and the helpful exercise and eating tips sprinkled throughout the book are thought provoking and realistic.

I like that the information in book is broken out by body issues. Got big thighs? No problem, as there is great advice on what to/what not to wear along with before/after pictures of normal looking women with the same body issue.

I'm looking forward to revamping my look and wardrobe using the suggestions that are given in this book. I don't feel the new look will require a lot of money either. If you are interested in looking the best you can, this book is a good purchase.

I hope the next book by this author is how to create a stylish and afforable wardrobe for women in their 40's and beyond.

How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition (Paperback)

2010-03-07T01:55:00.000-08:00

How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition (Paperback)

Authors J.D., Richard Montauk

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Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile.
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# Paperback: 608 pages
# Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; 4 edition (August 5, 2008)
# Language: English
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I was told that I absolutely had to buy this book, so I did. I haven't had much of a chance to look through it yet, but it seems to be tremendously helpful. It goes through the steps of getting into a great law school. Even if you don't have much time before application deadlines, there is a section for what to do right now. Great book!

Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2010-2011: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools (Medical School Admission Re

2010-03-07T01:40:00.000-08:00

Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2010-2011: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools (Medical School Admission Requirements, United States and Canada) (Paperback)

Authors Association of American Medical Colleges

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This must-have book -- often called the "bible of medical school guides" --is the #1 source for medical school applicants. The 2010-2011 edition features more information than ever before.

The MSAR is the #1 source for:>/b>

* Information on newly accredited medical schools
* Application procedures and deadlines
* Selection factors such as MCAT & GPA data
* Medical school class profiles
* Costs and financial aid packages
* MD/PhD and other combined degrees
* Graduates' specialty choices
* Updated USMLE Policies

MSAR is the only resource fully authorized by medical schools.
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# Paperback: 411 pages
# Publisher: Assn of Amer Medical Colleges; 60 edition (April 1, 2009)
# Language: English
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Reviews Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) 2010-2011: The Most Authoritative Guide to U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools (Medical School Admission Requirements, United States and Canada) (Paperback)

It is exhaustive, extensive, excellent, and probably a bunch of other e-words. It gives prospective students the low-down and has more information than you will easily find on most schools' websites. On the otherhands, some of the schools are missing info in this packet, which is frustrating. This is a must-have when trying to pick which schools to apply to.

Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge! (Hardcover)

2010-03-07T01:31:00.000-08:00

Payback Time: Making Big Money Is the Best Revenge! (Hardcover)

Authors Phil Town

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Phil Town’s first book, the #1 New York Times bestseller Rule #1, was a guide to stock trading for people who believe they lack the knowledge to trade. But because many people aren’t ready to go from mutual funds directly into trading without understanding investing—for the long term – he created Payback Time.

Too often, people see long-term investing as “mutual fund contributing” – otherwise known as “long-term hoping.” But the sad truth is that mutual fund investors are, to a stunning degree, pinning their hopes on an institution that is hopeless. It turns out that only 4% of fund managers consistently beat the S&P 500 index over the long term, which means that 96% of fund investors see a smaller return on their nest egg than a chimpanzee who simply buys stocks in the 500 biggest companies in America and watches what happens.

But it’s worse than that. The net effect of hitching your wagon to mutual funds is that over a lifetime they’ll fritter away as much 60% of your nest egg in fees. Once you understand how funds engineer this, you’ll rush to invest on your own.

Payback Time’s risk-free approach is called “stockpiling” and it’s how billionaires get rich in bad markets. It’s a set of rules for investing (not trading but investing) in the right businesses at the right time -- rules that will ensure you make the big money.
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# Hardcover: 288 pages
# Publisher: Crown Business (March 2, 2010)
# Language: English
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Wow, what a great read. Payback Time is simply awesome. Phil explains things so that anyone can understand his strategies. This book is a must read if you want to take control of your own investment account as well as hold your broker more accountable for his/her recommendations.

Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted (Hardcover)

2010-03-07T01:25:00.000-08:00

Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted (Hardcover)

Authors Daniel G. Amen M.D

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THE KEY TO A BETTER BODY—in shape, energized, and youthful—is a healthy brain. Based on the latest medical research, as well as on Dr. Amen’s two decades of clinical practice at the renowned Amen Clinics, where Dr. Amen and his associates pioneered the use of the most advanced brain imaging technology, Change Your Brain, Change Your Body shows you how to take the very best care of your brain.

With fifteen practical, easy-to-implement solutions involving nutritious foods, natural supplements and vitamins, positive-thinking habits, and, when necessary, highly targeted medications, Dr. Amen shows you how to:

* Reach and maintain your ideal weight
* Soothe and smooth your skin at any age
* Reduce the stress that can impair your immune system
* Sharpen your memory
* Increase willpower and eliminate the cravings that keep you from achieving your exercise and diet goals
* Enhance sexual desire and performance
* Lower your blood pressure without medication
* Avoid depression and elevate the enjoyment you take in life’s pleasures.

Whether you’re just coming to realize that it’s time to get your body into shape, or are already fit and want to take it to the next level, Change Your Brain, Change Your Body is all you need to start putting the power of the brain-body connection to work for you today.
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# Hardcover: 384 pages
# Publisher: Harmony (February 16, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted (Hardcover)

just ACCURATE information from a VERY, VERY, VERY CARING AND COMPETENT Doctor of the mind AND HEART!!!

Union Atlantic

2010-03-03T05:43:00.000-08:00

Union Atlantic

Authors Adam Haslett

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# Hardcover: 320 pages
# Publisher: Nan A. Talese; 1 edition (February 9, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews Union Atlantic

With his debut novel, Adam Haslett has written a nuanced story for our times. Arguably, it is the story of self-made banker, Doug Fanning, as the novel begins and ends with him. However, Fanning is just one of a small ensemble of richly-drawn characters orbiting and intersecting each other. The banker is embroiled in a lawsuit and property dispute with Charlotte Graves. Charlotte is an aging schoolteacher who is in the process of slowly, sadly loosing her mind. Witnessing this is Charlotte's brother, Henry, who also happens to be the President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Henry is the ultimate authority to whom bankers like Fanning, who play fast and loose with their clients' money, must answer. And finally there is 18-year-old Nate Fuller, infatuated with Fanning and Charlotte in very different ways.

These characters and several others defy easy classification. It's far too simplistic to paint Fanning as the villain of this story. Although this novel is set in 2002, Haslett sheds a great deal of light on the banking environment that led to the recent bailouts. No one sets out to defraud the public. No one thinks they're the bad guy. One small decision leads to others; events snowball and grow out of control. Fanning relies on situational ethics in both his personal and professional life, with devastating consequences. Charlotte, on the other hand brings to bear an unyielding moral code that does almost as much harm.

The story that unfolded on the pages of Union Atlantic was filled with ethical and emotional complexities. They made the novel feel like so much... more... than a mere story in a book. It had the complexity and messiness of life. Haslett's prose shines throughout, but does not overshadow, the tale he's telling. Wow, talk about a writer to watch! Surely, this will be one of the strongest debuts of the year.

This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

2010-03-03T05:33:00.000-08:00

This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

Authors Marilyn Johnson

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# Hardcover: 288 pages
# Publisher: Harper; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
# Language: English
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Reviews This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All

The real issue regarding accessing information today has less to do with whether it's printed on paper or exists only in bits and bytes as e-books and web pages, and more to do with the ability to find accurate and appropriate sources. That's where librarians, and what Marilyn Johnson calls cybrarians come in. These are the professionals trained in that kind of research. She makes a compelling case for the future of library science and that profession. Her writing style is clear and comfortable to read. This book is engaging and interesting. Recommended for librarians, people interested in search engine optimization, and general readers.

2010-03-01T04:20:00.000-08:00

Authors
Devin Alexander

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From the New York Times Bestselling author of The Biggest Loser cookbooks: amazingly simple, super-speedy, and decadent recipes that taste sinful but are 100 percent guilt-free

Devin Alexander lives by the motto that "twenty minutes in the kitchen can save you 3 hours on the treadmill!" The chef and author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook has maintained a weight loss of fifty-five pounds for almost twenty years by transforming the decadent dishes that we all crave into fantastic lo-cal indulgences. Now, she shows us how to make those mouthwatering favorites in mere minutes. Because—let's face it, we want what we want and we want it NOW!

With simple, super easy-to-follow recipes for delectable dishes such as Unbelievable Easy Chicken Parmesan, Carmelized Apple Buuter-Topped Pork Chops, Bacon Cheeseburger, and even a Peppermint Brown "Pizza," you can now whip up fantastic, slimming meals in the time it would take to go through the drive-thru.
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# Paperback: 240 pages
# Publisher: Broadway; Original edition (March 9, 2010)
# Language: English
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Cooking Light Superfast Suppers: Speedy Solutions for Dinner Dilemmas

2010-02-24T04:09:00.000-08:00

Cooking Light Superfast Suppers: Speedy Solutions for Dinner Dilemmas

Authors Editors of Cooking Light Magazine

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In a world that makes ever-increasing demands on people's time, Superfast Suppers is indeed a lifesaver. Innovative recipes with carefully calculated ingredients (never more than 10), and attenuated prep times (not longer than 20 minutes), get cooks in and out of the kitchen in record time to put delicious meals on the table. Clever and always quick, Superfast Suppers will revolutionize your cooking with no loss of nutrition and no compromise in taste. Especially notable are the 20 recipes with less than 10 minutes of prep time, the 10 slow-cooker dinners and the 25 'Deadline Desserts' which require only 15 minutes from beginning to 'yum!' Finally, this book boasts the unique 'Have It Your Way' chapter that lets everyone create their own special meal from one basic item and a plethora of toppings. Any way you slice it, Superfast Suppers is a must-have for today's families on the go.
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# Hardcover: 368 pages
# Publisher: Oxmoor House (June 1, 2003)
# Language: English
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Reviews Cooking Light Superfast Suppers: Speedy Solutions for Dinner Dilemmas

This cookbook is outstanding. I own at least 50 cookbooks, and this is the best one. Every recipie is easy to make and very tasty. Even my young son will eat everything in it!

Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2010: Every Recipe...A Year's Worth of Cooking Light Magazine

2010-02-24T03:54:00.000-08:00

Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2010: Every Recipe...A Year's Worth of Cooking Light Magazine

Authors Editors of Cooking Light Magazine

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Cooking Light, America's leading epicurean magazine and authority on healthy cooking, is dedicated to helping its more than 12 million readers eat smart, be fit, and live well. With a staff of registered dietitians and culinary professionals-and over 20 years of experience-Cooking Light is unrivaled in identifying emerging food trends and providing flavorful and healthful recipes as well as detailed information about healthy cooking techniques and tips.
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# Hardcover: 432 pages
# Publisher: Oxmoor House (November 24, 2009)
# Language: English
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My wife has been ordering, using, and enjoying the recipes in Cooking Light Annual Recipes for years. I can only guess that this will continue with the current volume.

Eat This Not That! 2010: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution

2010-02-24T03:22:00.000-08:00

Eat This Not That! 2010: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution

Authors
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

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Eat All Your Favorite Foods—And Watch the Pounds Disappear!
Two years after the runaway success of the original Eat This, Not That!, co-authors Matt and Dave noticed an interesting trend: Restaurants were actually cleaning up their menus! With consumers avoiding the country’s worst calorie offenses, some restaurants saw fit to remove them from the menu entirely. Consider this:

· After Chili’s Awesome Blossom took the runner-up spot on the “Worst Foods in America” list, Chili’s removed the appetizer from their menu entirely.
· Pepperidge Farm followed suit after being placed on the Worst Foods list and discontinued their Roasted Chicken Pot Pie.
· When Jamba Juice earned a citation on the Worst Drinks in America list, the chain stopped serving the largest size of their Chocolate Moo’d smoothie and recommitted itself to becoming one of the healthiest restaurant chains in the nation.

The problem is, as the old crop of calorie atrocities were eliminated, a new army of gut-bombs emerged in their place. That’s why the authors created Eat This, Not That! 2010, to empower you with the knowledge to battle a food industry bent on sabotage your waistline with unwanted and unnecessary calories. In this new-and-expanded edition, you’ll find fresh restaurant and supermarket comparisons, an encyclopedia of food packaging lies, and the invaluable guide to eating healthy on a budget. Essentially you’ll learn how to make effortless food swaps that will help you strip away 10, 20, 30 pounds or more.

Did you know:
· Choosing Prime Rib over Baby Back Ribs at Outback will save you more than 2,000 calories?
· You can save nearly 500 calories and more than 20 grams of fat just by ordering your banana split at Dairy Queen instead of Baskin-Robbins?
· A Stouffer’s White Meat Chicken Pot Pie has as much saturated fat as 6 scoops of ice cream? (Choose our alternative and save more than 900 calories!)
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# Paperback: 352 pages
# Publisher: Rodale Books; Upd Exp edition (October 6, 2009)
# Language: English
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I enjoy these books - I think it helps make you a smarter shopper in terms of nutritional value. There easy to read - short snippets not 350 pages of scientific mumbo jumbo - a picture and the explanation of why one type of item is better than another.

Comprehensive System Attacking Logical Reasoning Section LSAT

2010-02-23T01:01:00.002-08:00

LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible: A Comprehensive System for Attacking the Logical Reasoning Section of the LSAT (Perfect Paperback)

Authors David M. Killoran

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The PowerScore LSAT Logical Reasoning Bible is the most comprehensive book available for the Logic Reasoning section of the LSAT. This book will provide you with an advanced system for attacking any Logical Reasoning question that you may encounter on the LSAT. The concepts presented in the Logical Reasoning Bible are representative of the techniques covered in PowerScore s live courses and have been consistently proven effective for thousands of our students. The book features and explains a detailed methodology for attacking all aspects of Logic Reasoning problems, including recognizing question types, identifying common reasoning elements and determining their validity, the methods for efficiently and accurately making inferences, and techniques for quickly eliminating answer choices as you solve the questions. Entire chapters are devoted to every currently-tested question type, to section strategy and time management, and to even the most challenging reasoning concepts presented, such Formal Logic, Conditional Reasoning, and Causality. In addition, the Logical Reasoning Bible features over 100 real LSAT Logical Reasoning questions that are used to illustrate and reinforce our techniques. The two Logical Reasoning sections on the LSAT represent approximately 50% of your final score and are frequently considered to be the most challenging aspect of the test. However, once you understand how to efficiently approach each question type and deconstruct the reasoning presented, the solution to each question can be quickly discovered. Through step-by-step analysis of every reasoning idea that you will encounter, detailed explanations for every answer choice, and extensive drills to enforce every major concept, this book with teach you how to correctly solve even the most complicated Logical Reasoning problems. The Logical Reasoning Bible is also supplemented by a unique website that provides additional materials to complement the book and answer frequently asked questions.

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# Perfect Paperback: 542 pages
# Publisher: PowerScore Publishing (January 1, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0980178258

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I'm strong in the skills the LSAT attempts to measure, so I already had a good grasp on a decent portion of what was presented in the book. However, the confidence I got from working through the examples and the explanations to questions I didn't understand, along with the numerous tips for increasing speed, aided me infinitely more than just taking practice test after practice test. In addition, having a resource like this to study gave me comfort in the form of knowing that I'd done all I could to prepare for the test. If you're self-motivated and brighter than average, I'd recommend buying this and the Logic Games Bible The PowerScore LSAT Logic Games Bible and skipping all of the expensive courses available

I paid $1500 for a prep course but after my lackluster performance I brought the standard highly recommended PS Logic games bible along with the LSAT scientist statistical strategies. I was highly impressed hence I decided to buy this book as well. However, I think Logic games bible is much better than this book. This book is easy to read but lacks the structured teaching method as employed by lsatscientist but it very successfully manages to teach you everything you need to know about the Logical reasoning section.

The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review

2010-02-23T01:01:00.001-08:00

The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Authors Graduate Management Admissions Council

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The only official verbal review for the GMAT from the creators of the test

Anyone preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT) knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. The only official verbal review for the GMAT Exam, this book targets your study and helps you improve your verbal skills by focusing on your ability to read and comprehend written material, to reason and evaluate arguments, and to correct written material to conform to standard English. Inside, you'll find

* 300 actual questions from past GMAT tests, including 75 questions new to this edition
* Sections on Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, and Analytical Writing Assessment
* Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time

The Graduate Management Admission Council certifies all content so you can trust that you're getting expert guidance as you prepare for the GMAT Exam.

The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC) is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world. GMAC's mission is to meet the needs of business schools and students through a wide array of products, services, and programs. It is the owner and administrator of the Graduate Management Admissions Test® (GMAT), the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in nearly 100 countries, it is the global standard for entry to the MBA degree course.

The Official GUIDE FOR GMAT® verbal review

2nd EDITION

Anyone preparing for the GMAT knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official Guide for GMAT® Verbal Review, 2nd Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. An excellent supplement to The Official Guide for GMAT ® Review, 12th Edition, this book helps you target your study and further hone your written and verbal skills. Inside you'll find:

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300 actual questions from past GMAT tests—including more than 75 questions new to this edition
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Sections on Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction
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Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time

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# Paperback: 336 pages
# Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 17, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0470449756

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Reviews The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review

The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd edition, is a welcomed addition to the Official GMAT Review "family" of books. Since most test takers score lower in the verbal section than in the quantitative section, you should not be surprised to learn that this is one of the most popular resources available for GMAT preparation.

As compared with other books with 100% verbal focus, the verbal supplement has the unequaled advantage of bringing you 300 official, retired questions. I cannot stress enough the importance of having real GMAT materials to practice: their quality and style is unmatched in the test prep industry! In terms of number of problems, the book contains:

* 104 Reading Comprehension
* 83 Critical Reasoning
* 113 Sentence Correction

Though there is no overlap between this guide and the official guide 12th edition, there is overlap with PDF tests available from GMAC, OG 10th edition, and also PowerPrep (previous version of official GMATPrep that is still floating on the internet).

If you have gone through the Official Guide and still need access to the genuine GMAC questions - definitely go for this book (this is the next best/cheapest source of Real retired GMAT questions; first being the Free GMATPrep software, second, The Official Guide), but otherwise, get the Main Official Guide first, go through 900 questions, and then decided if you really need more questions - most people don't.

In terms of difference between 1st and 2nd editions - there are 75 new questions and it seems all sections got a bit of a refresh, so you will find about 25 new questions in CR, RC, and SC sections. No other changes have been made. If you own the first edition of this book - don't bother.

FE Review Manual General Fundamentals Engineering Exam

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FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the General Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F E Review Manual), 2nd ed. (Paperback)

Authors Michael R. Lindeburg PE

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Product Description
The Best-Selling Book for FE Exam Preparation
The FE Review Manual gives you the power to pass the FE exam the first time. Designed to prepare you for the general FE exam in the least amount of time, this review manual provides you with a complete and comprehensive review of the topics covered on the FE exam. Diagnostic exams on 13 separate topics help you identify where you need the most review, and the chapters that follow each exam provide the information you need to get up to speed in those areas. Over 1,200 practice problems give you experience in solving exam-like problems, while you can use the realistic 8-hour practice exam to simulate the actual FE exam.

Everything You Need to Succeed on the FE/EIT Exam Over 1,200 practice problems, with step-by-step solutions 13 diagnostic exams help you to assess your strengths and weaknesses An 8-hour practice exam, with 180 multiple-choice questions SI units throughout, just like the exam 50 short chapters create manageable study blocks NCEES nomenclature and formulas Sample study schedule Exam tips and advice from recent examinees

Product Details
# Paperback: 872 pages
# Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc.; Second Edition, New Edition edition (June 13, 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1591260728

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Reviews FE Review Manual General Fundamentals Engineering Exam

I studied from this book and this book alone for 1.5 months. Studied everyday regularly for about 2-3 hours. Then I took the exam. Even though I am a Civil-Environmental Engineer, I took the General EIT. I got my results in the 1st week of Jaunary and I am thrilled to report that I have passed the EIT. I can be confident enough to say that even if you guys study this book....say everyday for 2-3 hours regularly, it is sufficient to pass the EIT based on a 1 to 1.5 month study duration. So, its never too late. The level of problems in this book is tougher that those you will encounter in the actual EIT.

I studied heavily 2 weeks before the exam using that book and the NCEES sample questions ONLY.

I was very depressed as i thought that i wont pass the exam as i didnt finish all of the book problems.

On the exam day, prepare to face the WORST day in your whole life, you will never ever face a day like this till you breathe your last.

I finished the Morning session just on time, and i went out ONE HOUR before the time was called in the Afternoon session.

I was very happy and i was sure that im going to pass