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Italian Vocabulary for English Speakers - 5000 Words

de Andrey Taranov ...

5000-WORD ENGLISH-ITALIAN VOCABULARYThe use of this 5000 word Italian vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching Italian films, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This ... Leer más

$6.29 USD

5000-WORD ENGLISH-ITALIAN VOCABULARYThe use of this 5000 word Italian vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching Italian films, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This
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The Handbook of Communication Skills

Edición de Owen Hargie ...

The Handbook of Communication Skills is recognised as one of the core texts in the field of communication, offering a state-of-the-art overview of this rapidly evolving field of study.The fifth edition of this bestselling book situates communication in a range of different contexts, from interacting in groups to the counselling interview. It covers topics such as non-verbal behaviour, listening, ... Leer más

$88.99 USD

The Handbook of Communication Skills is recognised as one of the core texts in the field of communication, offering a state-of-the-art overview of this rapidly evolving field of study.The fifth edition of this bestselling book situates communication in a range of different contexts, from interacting in groups to the counselling interview. It covers topics such as non-verbal behaviour, listening,
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The Heathen School

A Story of Hope and Betrayal in the Age of the Early Republic

de John Demos ...

Longlisted for the 2014 National Book AwardThe astonishing story of a unique missionary project—and the America it embodied—from award-winning historian John Demos.Near the start of the nineteenth century, as the newly established United States looked outward toward the wider world, a group of eminent Protestant ministers formed a grand scheme for gathering the rest of mankind into the redemptive ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Longlisted for the 2014 National Book AwardThe astonishing story of a unique missionary project—and the America it embodied—from award-winning historian John Demos.Near the start of the nineteenth century, as the newly established United States looked outward toward the wider world, a group of eminent Protestant ministers formed a grand scheme for gathering the rest of mankind into the redemptive
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After the Ivory Tower Falls

How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics—and How to Fix It

de Will Bunch ...

From Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Will Bunch, the epic untold story of college—the great political and cultural fault line of American lifeWinner of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award | Longlisted for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction | "This book is simply terrific." —Heather Cox Richardson | "Ambitious and engrossing." —New York Times Book Review |"A must-read." ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

From Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Will Bunch, the epic untold story of college—the great political and cultural fault line of American lifeWinner of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia Literary Award | Longlisted for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction | "This book is simply terrific." —Heather Cox Richardson | "Ambitious and engrossing." —New York Times Book Review |"A must-read."
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Craig & Fred

A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

de Craig Grossi ...

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young ... Leer más

$11.49 USD

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young
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The Skeptic's Guide to Conspiracies

From the Knights Templar to the JFK Assassination: Uncovering the [Real] Truth Behind the World's Most Controversial Conspiracy Theories

de Monte Cook ...

Did the noble order of the Knights Templar guard a secret about Jesus’ birth?Was the moon landing faked in a Hollywood movie studio?Is the government keeping the remains of an alien spacecraft in the top-secret Area 51?Monte Cook takes a look at conspiracy theories—ranging from the historically complex to the seriously whacked out. With a disbelieving eye, he traces the history of some of the ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Did the noble order of the Knights Templar guard a secret about Jesus’ birth?Was the moon landing faked in a Hollywood movie studio?Is the government keeping the remains of an alien spacecraft in the top-secret Area 51?Monte Cook takes a look at conspiracy theories—ranging from the historically complex to the seriously whacked out. With a disbelieving eye, he traces the history of some of the
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Educating Physicians

A Call for Reform of Medical School and Residency

de Molly Cooke, David M. Irby, Bridget C. O'Brien ...

Series Libro 16 - Jossey-Bass/Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
EDUCATING PHYSICIANSThe current blueprint for medical education in North America was drawn up in 1910 by Abraham Flexner in his report Medical Education in the United States and Canada. The basic features outlined by Flexner remain in place today. Yet with the past century's enormous societal changes, the practice of medicine and its scientific, pharmacological, and technological foundations have ... Leer más

$40.00 USD

EDUCATING PHYSICIANSThe current blueprint for medical education in North America was drawn up in 1910 by Abraham Flexner in his report Medical Education in the United States and Canada. The basic features outlined by Flexner remain in place today. Yet with the past century's enormous societal changes, the practice of medicine and its scientific, pharmacological, and technological foundations have
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How to Analyze People on Sight (Illustrated + Audiobook Download Link + Active TOC)

de Elsie Lincoln Benedict, Ralph Paine Benedict ...

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary clazzics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, ... Leer más

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FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• A link of a FREE audio book to download at the end of the book• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary clazzics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations,
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Dream School

Finding the College That's Right for You

de Jeffrey Selingo ...

New York Times Bestseller!From the bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why, a must-have playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of startling low admission rates and sky-high prices—one that widens the aperture beyond the Top 25 schools and connects students, parents, and counselors with quality, affordable choices.Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

New York Times Bestseller!From the bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why, a must-have playbook for families coping with a more stressful era of startling low admission rates and sky-high prices—one that widens the aperture beyond the Top 25 schools and connects students, parents, and counselors with quality, affordable choices.Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of
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The Soul of Learning

rituals of awakening, magnetic pedagogy, and living justice

de Mary Keator, Vajra Watson ...

The Soul of Learning is a groundbreaking book that bridges together cultural work, contemplative practices, and ancient scriptures. Inside each chapter, readers are challenged and inspired to come face-to-face with themselves as they encounter teachers in all forms—from spiritual sages to critical theorists, from prophets to poets, from hip-hop rappers to reggae artists. This book is multifaceted ... Leer más

$55.99 USD

The Soul of Learning is a groundbreaking book that bridges together cultural work, contemplative practices, and ancient scriptures. Inside each chapter, readers are challenged and inspired to come face-to-face with themselves as they encounter teachers in all forms—from spiritual sages to critical theorists, from prophets to poets, from hip-hop rappers to reggae artists. This book is multifaceted
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How to Read a Book

de Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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Freedom's Teacher

The Life of Septima Clark

de Katherine Mellen Charron ...

In the mid-1950s, Septima Poinsette Clark (1898–1987), a former public school teacher, developed a citizenship training program that enabled thousands of African Americans to register to vote and then to link the power of the ballot to concrete strategies for individual and communal empowerment. In this vibrantly written biography, Katherine Charron demonstrates Clark’s crucial role — and the role ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

In the mid-1950s, Septima Poinsette Clark (1898–1987), a former public school teacher, developed a citizenship training program that enabled thousands of African Americans to register to vote and then to link the power of the ballot to concrete strategies for individual and communal empowerment. In this vibrantly written biography, Katherine Charron demonstrates Clark’s crucial role — and the role
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What We Know About Grading

What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next

de Thomas R. Guskey, Susan M. Brookhart ...

Grading is one of the most hotly debated topics in education, and grading practices themselves are largely based on tradition, instinct, or personal history or philosophy. But to be effective, grading policies and practices must be based on trustworthy research evidence.Enter this book: a review of 100-plus years of grading research that presents the broadest and most comprehensive summary of ... Leer más

$29.59 USD

Grading is one of the most hotly debated topics in education, and grading practices themselves are largely based on tradition, instinct, or personal history or philosophy. But to be effective, grading policies and practices must be based on trustworthy research evidence.Enter this book: a review of 100-plus years of grading research that presents the broadest and most comprehensive summary of
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How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

de Brian Bilston ...

Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start?Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK’s most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys, and whats of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry every day.With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the hood ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start?Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK’s most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys, and whats of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry every day.With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the hood
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Fake Law

The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies

de The Secret Barrister ...

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express– Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat?– Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home?– Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at al... ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A powerful polemic' Sunday Times'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express– Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat?– Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home?– Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’?Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at al...
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On Air

The Triumph and Tumult of NPR

de Steve Oney ...

An “engrossing and entertaining…major work of media history” (The New York Times Book Review) that reveals the unlikely story of one of America’s most celebrated but least understood media empires.Founded in 1970, NPR is America’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

An “engrossing and entertaining…major work of media history” (The New York Times Book Review) that reveals the unlikely story of one of America’s most celebrated but least understood media empires.Founded in 1970, NPR is America’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things
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Romany and Tom

A Memoir

de Ben Watt ...

Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2014Ben Watt's father was a working-class Glaswegian jazz musician-a politicized left-wing bandleader and composer-whose heyday in the late 1950s took him into the glittering heart of London's West End. His mother, Romany, the daughter of a Methodist parson, was a Shakespearean actress who had triplets in her first marriage before becoming a ... Leer más

$15.49 USD

Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2014Ben Watt's father was a working-class Glaswegian jazz musician-a politicized left-wing bandleader and composer-whose heyday in the late 1950s took him into the glittering heart of London's West End. His mother, Romany, the daughter of a Methodist parson, was a Shakespearean actress who had triplets in her first marriage before becoming a
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What's a Hostess to Do?

de Susan Spungen ...

In What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

In What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every
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Collins Italian Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

de Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Gem
You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence.Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence.Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to
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Secrets of Mental Math

The Mathemagician's Guide to Lightning Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

de Arthur Benjamin, Michael Shermer ...

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers.Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number
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Sophie's First Dance

de Nancy N. Rue ...

Series series Faithgirlz!/Sophie Series
The Corn Flakes are in a tizzy about the end-of-school dance—they might actually have to deal with the Fruit Loops (boys), and that's causing them all kinds of friction. Will the Flakes break up, or can Sophie direct a happy ending? ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

The Corn Flakes are in a tizzy about the end-of-school dance—they might actually have to deal with the Fruit Loops (boys), and that's causing them all kinds of friction. Will the Flakes break up, or can Sophie direct a happy ending?
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McGraw-Hill's New York City SHSAT

de Cynthia Knable ...

With expert advice and strategies for the SHSAT from the most trusted name in educational publishing, you'll can get into the New York City’s specialized high school of your choiceIf you want to get into New York City's specialized high schools, you need to score well on the New York City Specialized High School Admission Test. McGraw-Hill's New York City SHSAT offers you complete preparation for ... Leer más

$11.79 USD

With expert advice and strategies for the SHSAT from the most trusted name in educational publishing, you'll can get into the New York City’s specialized high school of your choiceIf you want to get into New York City's specialized high schools, you need to score well on the New York City Specialized High School Admission Test. McGraw-Hill's New York City SHSAT offers you complete preparation for
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In Their Own Way

Discovering and Encouraging Your Child's Multiple Intelligences

de Thomas Armstrong ...

Does your child have a favorite subject, activity, or hobby? Children learn in multiple ways, and educator Thomas Armstrong has shown hundreds of thousands of parents and teachers how to locate those unique areas in each of our children where learning and creativity seem to flow with special vigor.In this fully updated classic on multiple intelligences, Armstrong sheds new light on the "eight ways ... Leer más

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Does your child have a favorite subject, activity, or hobby? Children learn in multiple ways, and educator Thomas Armstrong has shown hundreds of thousands of parents and teachers how to locate those unique areas in each of our children where learning and creativity seem to flow with special vigor.In this fully updated classic on multiple intelligences, Armstrong sheds new light on the "eight ways
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Getting the Words Right

de Theodore Cheney ...

The Secret to Good WritingWhen asked by the Paris Review what compelled him to rewrite the ending of A Farewell to Arms 39 times, Ernest Hemingway replied, "Getting the words right." His answer echoes what every successful writer knows: The secret to all good writing is revision.For more than twenty years, Getting the Words Right has helped writers from all professions rewrite, revise, and refine ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

The Secret to Good WritingWhen asked by the Paris Review what compelled him to rewrite the ending of A Farewell to Arms 39 times, Ernest Hemingway replied, "Getting the words right." His answer echoes what every successful writer knows: The secret to all good writing is revision.For more than twenty years, Getting the Words Right has helped writers from all professions rewrite, revise, and refine
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