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Biting the Error

Writers Explore Narrative

Edición de Gail Scott, Robert Gluck, Camille Roy ...

What is the best way to tell a story? In this anthology, the first-ever collection of essays by innovative, cutting-edge writers on the theme of narration, forty of the continent's top experimental writers describe their engagement with language, storytelling and the world. The anthology includes renowned writers like Kathy Acker, Dennis Cooper, Nicole Brossard, Daphne Marlatt, Lydia Davis and ... Leer más

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What is the best way to tell a story? In this anthology, the first-ever collection of essays by innovative, cutting-edge writers on the theme of narration, forty of the continent's top experimental writers describe their engagement with language, storytelling and the world. The anthology includes renowned writers like Kathy Acker, Dennis Cooper, Nicole Brossard, Daphne Marlatt, Lydia Davis and
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The Price

What It Takes to Win in College Football’s Era of Chaos

de Armen Keteyian, John Talty ...

“An explosive tell-all book.”—Sports Illustrated“This is a must-read masterpiece.”—Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling authorTwo of the nation’s most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football.We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

“An explosive tell-all book.”—Sports Illustrated“This is a must-read masterpiece.”—Paul Finebaum, ESPN college football analyst and New York Times bestselling authorTwo of the nation’s most respected sports journalists team up for a vital, hard-hitting investigation into the tumultuous state of big-time college football.We are living in the Wild West of college sports. Name, Image and Likeness
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From Surviving to Thriving

Classroom Accommodations for Students on the Autism Spectrum

de Jonathan Chase ...

This guide for teachers provides a new look at classroom systems to support students on the autism spectrum. The easily adaptable accommodations in From Surviving to Thriving address common areas of need for students on the spectrum who are capable of participating in standard classrooms but need specific supports. Educators will learn not only what works but also why it works and how to implement ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

This guide for teachers provides a new look at classroom systems to support students on the autism spectrum. The easily adaptable accommodations in From Surviving to Thriving address common areas of need for students on the spectrum who are capable of participating in standard classrooms but need specific supports. Educators will learn not only what works but also why it works and how to implement
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Life Sentence

The Brief and Tragic Career of Baltimore’s Deadliest Gang Leader

de Mark Bowden ...

In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes readers inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight gang members in prisonSandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon’s ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes readers inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight gang members in prisonSandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon’s
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Life on Delay

Making Peace with a Stutter

de John Hendrickson ...

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • USA TODAY BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF AUDIBLE'S BEST BIOS AND MEMOIRS OF 2023 • “A raw, intimate look at [Hendrickson's] life with a stutter. It’s a profoundly moving book that will reshape the way you think about people living with this condition.”—Esquire • A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak.“Life On Delay brims with empathy and honesty . . . It ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • USA TODAY BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF AUDIBLE'S BEST BIOS AND MEMOIRS OF 2023 • “A raw, intimate look at [Hendrickson's] life with a stutter. It’s a profoundly moving book that will reshape the way you think about people living with this condition.”—Esquire • A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak.“Life On Delay brims with empathy and honesty . . . It
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Capturing News, Capturing Democracy

Trump and the Voice of America

de Kate Wright, Martin Scott, Mel Bunce ...

Series series Journalism and Political Communication Unbound
The Voice of America (VOA) is the oldest and largest US government-funded international media organization. In 2020, Donald Trump nominated Michael Pack, a right-wing documentarian and close friend of Steve Bannon, to lead the US Agency for Global Media - the independent federal agency overseeing US-funded international media. During Pack's seven-month tenure, more than 30 whistleblowers filed ... Leer más

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The Voice of America (VOA) is the oldest and largest US government-funded international media organization. In 2020, Donald Trump nominated Michael Pack, a right-wing documentarian and close friend of Steve Bannon, to lead the US Agency for Global Media - the independent federal agency overseeing US-funded international media. During Pack's seven-month tenure, more than 30 whistleblowers filed
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College Solution, The

A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price

de Lynn O'Shaughnessy ...

This bestseller has been completely updated to provide you with the answers that you need to find wonderful colleges and universities at more affordable prices. The second edition of The College Solution, which contains approximately 90% new material, is aimed at helping parents and teenagers become empowered consumers as they navigate through the college process. Billions of dollars are available ... Leer más

$17.29 USD

This bestseller has been completely updated to provide you with the answers that you need to find wonderful colleges and universities at more affordable prices. The second edition of The College Solution, which contains approximately 90% new material, is aimed at helping parents and teenagers become empowered consumers as they navigate through the college process. Billions of dollars are available
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Fascinating Facts For Curious Minds : 2499 Random Mind-Blowing Science facts About Cosmos & Space, Human Body, Earth and Nature

de KAN ...

Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless, but undeniably interesting facts? The Perfect Gift for All Ages!What if every page you turn makes you shout, "Wait a minute… WHAT?!"In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as:Your stomach acid can dissolve razor blades: The pH level in your stomach ranges from 1-3, which is strong enough to dissolve thin metals. ... Leer más

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Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless, but undeniably interesting facts? The Perfect Gift for All Ages!What if every page you turn makes you shout, "Wait a minute… WHAT?!"In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as:Your stomach acid can dissolve razor blades: The pH level in your stomach ranges from 1-3, which is strong enough to dissolve thin metals.
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The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals

de Dan Dietz ...

The debut of Oklahoma! in 1943 ushered in the modern era of Broadway musicals and was followed by a number of successes that have become beloved classics. Shows produced on Broadway during this decade include Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Carousel, Finian’s Rainbow, Pal Joey, On the Town, and South Pacific. Among the major performers of the decade were Alfred Drake, Gene Kelly, Mary Martin, and ... Leer más

$153.89 USD

The debut of Oklahoma! in 1943 ushered in the modern era of Broadway musicals and was followed by a number of successes that have become beloved classics. Shows produced on Broadway during this decade include Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Carousel, Finian’s Rainbow, Pal Joey, On the Town, and South Pacific. Among the major performers of the decade were Alfred Drake, Gene Kelly, Mary Martin, and
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Independent ASVAB Study Guide 2026-2027

Step-by-Step Plan for Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension — for busy candidates seeking a clear path to AFQT 90 in under 4 weeks

de Michael Phillips ...

What if I told you that preparing for the ASVAB with confidence—without test anxiety, without confusion, and without feeling lost—can become your reality?If you’re worried that you might not score high enough for enlistment or for your desired MOS, then following an exam-aligned study plan can be your answer.It can drastically improve your AFQT score and your performance across all ASVAB subtests ... Leer más

$9.90 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

What if I told you that preparing for the ASVAB with confidence—without test anxiety, without confusion, and without feeling lost—can become your reality?If you’re worried that you might not score high enough for enlistment or for your desired MOS, then following an exam-aligned study plan can be your answer.It can drastically improve your AFQT score and your performance across all ASVAB subtests
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Yiddish

Biography of a Language

de Jeffrey Shandler ...

The most widely spoken Jewish language on the eve of the Holocaust, Yiddish continues to play a significant role in Jewish life today, from Hasidim for whom it is a language of daily life to avant-garde performers, political activists, and LGBTQ writers turning to Yiddish for inspiration. Yiddish: Biography of a Language presents the story of this centuries-old language, the defining vernacular of ... Leer más

$22.79 USD

The most widely spoken Jewish language on the eve of the Holocaust, Yiddish continues to play a significant role in Jewish life today, from Hasidim for whom it is a language of daily life to avant-garde performers, political activists, and LGBTQ writers turning to Yiddish for inspiration. Yiddish: Biography of a Language presents the story of this centuries-old language, the defining vernacular of
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You Can Draw Manga Chibis

A step-by-step guide for learning to draw basic manga chibis

de Samantha Whitten, Jeannie Lee ...

Series series Just for Kids!
Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi characters.You can draw more than 30 chibi characterswith the easy, step-by-step art projects in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis. Also included are tips and techniques you can use to design your own ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi characters.You can draw more than 30 chibi characterswith the easy, step-by-step art projects in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Chibis. Also included are tips and techniques you can use to design your own
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

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

de Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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Engineering the Financial Crisis

Systemic Risk and the Failure of Regulation

de Jeffrey Friedman, Wladimir Kraus ...

The financial crisis has been blamed on reckless bankers, irrational exuberance, government support of mortgages for the poor, financial deregulation, and expansionary monetary policy. Specialists in banking, however, tell a story with less emotional resonance but a better correspondence to the evidence: the crisis was sparked by the international regulatory accords on bank capital levels, the ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

The financial crisis has been blamed on reckless bankers, irrational exuberance, government support of mortgages for the poor, financial deregulation, and expansionary monetary policy. Specialists in banking, however, tell a story with less emotional resonance but a better correspondence to the evidence: the crisis was sparked by the international regulatory accords on bank capital levels, the
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Well Groomed

A Wedding Planner for What's-His-Name (and His Bride)

de Peter Scott ...

In this one-of-a-kind survival guide to "the big day," newlywed Peter Scott candidly reveals all the wedding preparation do's and don'ts. Covering everything from choosing the perfect location to hiring the right photographer to questions that are too stupid to ask, even for a man ("Where do the centerpieces go?), Well Groomed tackles just about any scenario that might confront the modern groom. ... Leer más

$10.49 USD

In this one-of-a-kind survival guide to "the big day," newlywed Peter Scott candidly reveals all the wedding preparation do's and don'ts. Covering everything from choosing the perfect location to hiring the right photographer to questions that are too stupid to ask, even for a man ("Where do the centerpieces go?), Well Groomed tackles just about any scenario that might confront the modern groom.
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The Child Snatchers

de Jasmin Newman ...

Child abduction has impacted everyone from royalty to a-list movie stars. It is estimated that every year at least 500 children will be abducted from Australia, overseas. Many more will be abducted within our shores, making Australia one of the highest ranking parent-child abduction hotspots in the world.The Child Snatchers takes an investigative look at some of Australia’s more notorious cases. ... Leer más

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Child abduction has impacted everyone from royalty to a-list movie stars. It is estimated that every year at least 500 children will be abducted from Australia, overseas. Many more will be abducted within our shores, making Australia one of the highest ranking parent-child abduction hotspots in the world.The Child Snatchers takes an investigative look at some of Australia’s more notorious cases.
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How to Have the Wedding You Want (Updated)

(Not the One Everybody Else Wants You to Have)

de Christine Egan ...

The updated edition of the only wedding guide that's on your side!Figure out what you want. Who to invite. Where to celebrate. What to wear. And those are just the big issues. You’ve got flowers, showers, music, and more…and you’re wondering if you can get it done by your first anniversary, let alone the wedding.Figure out how to do it. With smart planning and budgeting, you can have the wedding ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The updated edition of the only wedding guide that's on your side!Figure out what you want. Who to invite. Where to celebrate. What to wear. And those are just the big issues. You’ve got flowers, showers, music, and more…and you’re wondering if you can get it done by your first anniversary, let alone the wedding.Figure out how to do it. With smart planning and budgeting, you can have the wedding
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The Long Haul

A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road

de Finn Murphy ...

“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity FairMore than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. Since then he’s covered more than a million miles as a mover, packing, loading, hauling people’s belongings all over America. In The Long Haul, Murphy recounts with wit, candor, and charm the America he ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

“There’s nothing semi about Finn Murphy’s trucking tales of The Long Haul.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity FairMore than thirty years ago, Finn Murphy dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker. Since then he’s covered more than a million miles as a mover, packing, loading, hauling people’s belongings all over America. In The Long Haul, Murphy recounts with wit, candor, and charm the America he
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Side Effects

A Prosecutor, a Whistleblower, and a Bestselling Antidepressant on Trial

de Alison Bass ...

As the mental health reporter for the Boston Globe, Alison Bass's front-page reporting on conflicts of interest in medical research stunned readers, and her series on sexual misconduct among psychiatrists earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Now she turns her investigative skills to a controversial case that exposed the increased suicide rates among adolescents taking antidepressants such as Paxil, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

As the mental health reporter for the Boston Globe, Alison Bass's front-page reporting on conflicts of interest in medical research stunned readers, and her series on sexual misconduct among psychiatrists earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Now she turns her investigative skills to a controversial case that exposed the increased suicide rates among adolescents taking antidepressants such as Paxil,
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I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . .

The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Life

de Dana Perino ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerTerrific career advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and colleagues.I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . is a blueprint for success in your life and career. ... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerTerrific career advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and colleagues.I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . is a blueprint for success in your life and career. ...
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Born Equal

Remaking America's Constitution, 1840–1920

de Akhil Reed Amar ...

From “o****ne of our most prodigious constitutional scholars” (Jonathan Eig), the definitive history of how the ideal of birth equality reshaped the American Constitution, from antebellum debates over slavery and secession, to the Civil War and emancipation, to women’s suffrageIn 1840, millions of Black Americans groaned in the chains of slavery. By 1920, millions of American men and women of ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

From “o****ne of our most prodigious constitutional scholars” (Jonathan Eig), the definitive history of how the ideal of birth equality reshaped the American Constitution, from antebellum debates over slavery and secession, to the Civil War and emancipation, to women’s suffrageIn 1840, millions of Black Americans groaned in the chains of slavery. By 1920, millions of American men and women of
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Bizarro

The Surreal Saga of America's Secret War on Synthetic Drugs and the Florida Kingpins It Captured

de Jordan S. Rubin ...

Inside a drug war so screwy that people don’t know what’s illegal—until it’s too late.Bizarro is a page-turning tale of the unprecedented prosecution of Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki, the Florida-based founders of a sprawling “spice” (synthetic cannabinoid) operation. With this book, journalist and former New York City narcotics prosecutor Jordan S. Rubin exposes a Reagan-era law called the ... Leer más

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Inside a drug war so screwy that people don’t know what’s illegal—until it’s too late.Bizarro is a page-turning tale of the unprecedented prosecution of Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki, the Florida-based founders of a sprawling “spice” (synthetic cannabinoid) operation. With this book, journalist and former New York City narcotics prosecutor Jordan S. Rubin exposes a Reagan-era law called the
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Videojournalism

Multimedia Storytelling for Online, Broadcast and Documentary Journalists

de Kenneth Kobre ...

Videojournalism: Multimedia Storytelling for Online, Broadcast and Documentary Journalists is an essential guide for solo video storytellers—from "backpack" videojournalists to short-form documentary makers to do-it-all broadcast reporters.Based on interviews with award-winning professionals sharing their unique experiences and knowledge, Videojournalism covers topics such as crafting and editing ... Leer más

$99.99 USD

Videojournalism: Multimedia Storytelling for Online, Broadcast and Documentary Journalists is an essential guide for solo video storytellers—from "backpack" videojournalists to short-form documentary makers to do-it-all broadcast reporters.Based on interviews with award-winning professionals sharing their unique experiences and knowledge, Videojournalism covers topics such as crafting and editing
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Race among Friends

Exploring Race at a Suburban School

de Marianne Modica ...

Series series Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies
Many saw the 2008 election of Barack Obama as a sign that America had moved past the issue of race, that a colorblind society was finally within reach. But as Marianne Modica reveals in Race Among Friends, attempts to be colorblind do not end racism—in fact, ignoring race increases the likelihood that racism will occur in our schools and in society.This intriguing volume focuses on a “racially ... Leer más

$23.09 USD

Many saw the 2008 election of Barack Obama as a sign that America had moved past the issue of race, that a colorblind society was finally within reach. But as Marianne Modica reveals in Race Among Friends, attempts to be colorblind do not end racism—in fact, ignoring race increases the likelihood that racism will occur in our schools and in society.This intriguing volume focuses on a “racially
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