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How to Succeed in Therapy

Navigating the Pitfalls on the Path to Wellness

de Jared Scherz ...

Seeking therapy is among the most important mental health decisions a person will make and, yet, many clients are poorly prepared for what lays ahead. Here, Jared Scherz outlines the process for seeking therapy, from finding the right therapist and approach, to navigating the insurance and billing systems available. He details the most common pitfalls clients and their therapists face once therapy ... Leer más

$38.89 USD

Seeking therapy is among the most important mental health decisions a person will make and, yet, many clients are poorly prepared for what lays ahead. Here, Jared Scherz outlines the process for seeking therapy, from finding the right therapist and approach, to navigating the insurance and billing systems available. He details the most common pitfalls clients and their therapists face once therapy
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Raza Studies

The Public Option for Educational Revolution

Edición de Julio Cammarota, Augustine Romero ...

The well-known and controversial Mexican American studies (MAS) program in Arizona’s Tucson Unified School District set out to create an equitable and excellent educational experience for Latino students. Raza Studies: The Public Option for Educational Revolution offers the first comprehensive account of this progressive—indeed revolutionary—program by those who created it, implemented it, and ... Leer más

$26.69 USD

The well-known and controversial Mexican American studies (MAS) program in Arizona’s Tucson Unified School District set out to create an equitable and excellent educational experience for Latino students. Raza Studies: The Public Option for Educational Revolution offers the first comprehensive account of this progressive—indeed revolutionary—program by those who created it, implemented it, and
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Six Skills by Age Six

Launching Early Literacy at the Library

de Anna Foote, Bradley Debrick ...

This one-stop guide to nurturing six core early literacy skills at your library also offers practical tips for sharing these skills with parents, teachers, and other caregivers so they can institute them in playgroups, in school, or at home.Though libraries have been presenting early literacy activities for decades, library staff may lack an in-depth understanding of early literacy skills and ... Leer más

$42.09 USD

This one-stop guide to nurturing six core early literacy skills at your library also offers practical tips for sharing these skills with parents, teachers, and other caregivers so they can institute them in playgroups, in school, or at home.Though libraries have been presenting early literacy activities for decades, library staff may lack an in-depth understanding of early literacy skills and
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The Groucho Marx Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Groucho Marx

de Anthony Bond ...

This book is your ultimate Groucho Marx resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Groucho Marx's whole picture right away. Get countless Groucho Marx facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Groucho Marx Handbook is the ... Leer más

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This book is your ultimate Groucho Marx resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Groucho Marx's whole picture right away. Get countless Groucho Marx facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Groucho Marx Handbook is the
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A Strato-Freight Airliner Crashes San Juan, Puerto Rico June 6, 1949

de Robert Grey Reynolds ...

The Strato-Freight airliner that crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico in June 1949 was a converted army transport C-46. It had once been used to carry fully armed troops. The airline company, based in Connecticut, had added room in the plane to seat more passengers. Four minutes after takeoff the plane crashed off the island's northern coast, a result of a failure of its right engine. My e-book ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Strato-Freight airliner that crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico in June 1949 was a converted army transport C-46. It had once been used to carry fully armed troops. The airline company, based in Connecticut, had added room in the plane to seat more passengers. Four minutes after takeoff the plane crashed off the island's northern coast, a result of a failure of its right engine. My e-book
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Electric Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

de LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." - ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." -
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Riding with Evil

Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang

de Ken Croke, Dave Wedge ...

Sons of Anarchy meets The Departed in this fast-paced, high-wire act memoir from former ATF agent Ken Croke, the first federal agent in history to go undercover and successfully infiltrate the infamous—and infamously violent—Pagan Motorcycle Club, a white supremacist biker gang.Longtime ATF agent Ken Croke had earned the right to coast to the end of a storied career, having routinely gone ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Sons of Anarchy meets The Departed in this fast-paced, high-wire act memoir from former ATF agent Ken Croke, the first federal agent in history to go undercover and successfully infiltrate the infamous—and infamously violent—Pagan Motorcycle Club, a white supremacist biker gang.Longtime ATF agent Ken Croke had earned the right to coast to the end of a storied career, having routinely gone
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Evaluation In Organizations

A Systematic Approach To Enhancing Learning, Performance, And Change

de Darlene Russ-Eft, Hallie Preskill, Joshua B. Jordan ...

Take control of your resources and get the most out of your work with this helpful guide to organization and productivityFrom new product launches to large-scale training initiatives, organizations need the tools to measure the effectiveness of their programs, processes, and systems.In the third edition of Evaluation in Organizations, learning theory and evaluation experts Darlene Russ-Eft, Hallie ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Take control of your resources and get the most out of your work with this helpful guide to organization and productivityFrom new product launches to large-scale training initiatives, organizations need the tools to measure the effectiveness of their programs, processes, and systems.In the third edition of Evaluation in Organizations, learning theory and evaluation experts Darlene Russ-Eft, Hallie
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How We Talk

The Inner Workings of Conversation

de N. J. Enfield ...

An expert guide to how conversation works, from how we know when to speak to why huh is a universal wordWe all had teachers who scolded us over the use of um, uh-huh, oh, like, and mm-hmm. But as linguist N. J. Enfield reveals in How We Talk, these "bad words" are fundamental to language.Whether we are speaking with the clerk at the store, our boss, or our spouse, language is dependent on things ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

An expert guide to how conversation works, from how we know when to speak to why huh is a universal wordWe all had teachers who scolded us over the use of um, uh-huh, oh, like, and mm-hmm. But as linguist N. J. Enfield reveals in How We Talk, these "bad words" are fundamental to language.Whether we are speaking with the clerk at the store, our boss, or our spouse, language is dependent on things
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LSAT Decoded (PrepTests 62-71)

Step-by-Step Solutions for 10 Actual, Official LSAT Exams

de The Princeton Review ...

Series series Graduate School Test Preparation
This eBook edition is optimized for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations.DECODE THE QUESTIONS. DEFEAT THE LSAT.All the practice in the world won’t help you improve if you can’t understand what you’re doing wrong.That’s why The Princeton Review’s new LSAT Decoded series is the perfect companion for LSAC’s Official LSAT PrepTest® books. LSAC provides the real ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

This eBook edition is optimized for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations.DECODE THE QUESTIONS. DEFEAT THE LSAT.All the practice in the world won’t help you improve if you can’t understand what you’re doing wrong.That’s why The Princeton Review’s new LSAT Decoded series is the perfect companion for LSAC’s Official LSAT PrepTest® books. LSAC provides the real
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Spine Poems

An Eclectic Collection of Found Verse for Book Lovers

de Annette Dauphin Simon ...

A charming, clever, and original collection of more than 100 spine poems–a popular form of found poetry composed by arranging book spines—illustrated with 110 full-color photographs.Easy to create and share online, spine poems—also known as collage poems or centos—have become a fun and popular way of writing poetry. Spine Poems is a delightful, illustrated collection of more than 100 spine poems ... Leer más

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A charming, clever, and original collection of more than 100 spine poems–a popular form of found poetry composed by arranging book spines—illustrated with 110 full-color photographs.Easy to create and share online, spine poems—also known as collage poems or centos—have become a fun and popular way of writing poetry. Spine Poems is a delightful, illustrated collection of more than 100 spine poems
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The Official Dictionary of Unofficial English

de Grant Barrett ...

The words come from different countries where English is spoken, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa, and othersThe author's website has received more than 1.2 million hits since its launch in 2004, and he is frequently interviewed about language in publications such as the New York Times ... Leer más

$10.39 USD

The words come from different countries where English is spoken, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, South Africa, and othersThe author's website has received more than 1.2 million hits since its launch in 2004, and he is frequently interviewed about language in publications such as the New York Times
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Don't Know Much About® Literature

What You Need to Know but Never Learned About Great Books and Authors

de Kenneth C. Davis ...

Series Libro 12 - Don't Know Much About Series
From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writersDid a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece?Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration?Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world?Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writersDid a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece?Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration?Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world?Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the
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For-Profit Philanthropy

Elite Power and the Threat of Limited Liability Companies, Donor-Advised Funds, and Strategic Corporate Giving

de Dana Brakman Reiser, Steven A. Dean ...

This book exposes a migration of business practices, players, and norms into philanthropy that strains the regulatory regime sustaining public trust in elite generosity through accountability and transparency and proposes legal reforms and private solutions to restore it. Practices, players, and norms native to the business sector have migrated into philanthropy, shattering longstanding barriers ... Leer más

$35.09 USD

This book exposes a migration of business practices, players, and norms into philanthropy that strains the regulatory regime sustaining public trust in elite generosity through accountability and transparency and proposes legal reforms and private solutions to restore it. Practices, players, and norms native to the business sector have migrated into philanthropy, shattering longstanding barriers
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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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Stranger Danger

Family Values, Childhood, and the American Carceral State

de Paul M. Renfro ...

Beginning with Etan Patz's disappearance in Manhattan in 1979, a spate of high-profile cases of missing and murdered children stoked anxieties about the threats of child kidnapping and exploitation. Publicized through an emerging twenty-four-hour news cycle, these cases supplied evidence of what some commentators dubbed "a national epidemic" of child abductions committed by "strangers." In this ... Leer más

$25.69 USD

Beginning with Etan Patz's disappearance in Manhattan in 1979, a spate of high-profile cases of missing and murdered children stoked anxieties about the threats of child kidnapping and exploitation. Publicized through an emerging twenty-four-hour news cycle, these cases supplied evidence of what some commentators dubbed "a national epidemic" of child abductions committed by "strangers." In this
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Feature and Magazine Writing

Action, Angle, and Anecdotes

de David E. Sumner, Holly G. Miller ...

Updated with fresh facts, examples and illustrations, along with two new chapters on digital media and blogs this third edition continues to be the authoritative and essential guide to writing engaging and marketable feature stories.Covers everything from finding original ideas and angles to locating expert sourcesExpanded edition with new chapters on storytelling for digital media and building a ... Leer más

$56.00 USD

Updated with fresh facts, examples and illustrations, along with two new chapters on digital media and blogs this third edition continues to be the authoritative and essential guide to writing engaging and marketable feature stories.Covers everything from finding original ideas and angles to locating expert sourcesExpanded edition with new chapters on storytelling for digital media and building a
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The Ethics of Sex

An Introduction

de Neil McArthur ...

Series series The Ethics of ...
The Ethics of Sex: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of sex. It addresses important questions such as:How can we approach questions of sexual ethics in a philosophical way?Must we give affirmative consent to all sexual activity, and what would be the impact of implementing an affirmative consent standard into law?Can our dating ... Leer más

$57.99 USD

The Ethics of Sex: An Introduction systematically and comprehensively examines the ethical issues surrounding the concept of sex. It addresses important questions such as:How can we approach questions of sexual ethics in a philosophical way?Must we give affirmative consent to all sexual activity, and what would be the impact of implementing an affirmative consent standard into law?Can our dating
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Raised to Obey

The Rise and Spread of Mass Education

de Agustina Paglayan ...

Series series The Princeton Economic History of the Western World
How the expansion of primary education in the West emerged not from democratic ideals but from the state’s desire to control its citizensNearly every country today has universal primary education. But why did governments in the West decide to provide education to all children in the first place? In Raised to Obey, Agustina Paglayan offers an unsettling answer. The introduction of broadly ... Leer más

$23.09 USD

How the expansion of primary education in the West emerged not from democratic ideals but from the state’s desire to control its citizensNearly every country today has universal primary education. But why did governments in the West decide to provide education to all children in the first place? In Raised to Obey, Agustina Paglayan offers an unsettling answer. The introduction of broadly
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Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films

de Mark Litwak ...

A companion to Mark Litwak's popular books on entertainment industry dealmaking and contracts, Risky Business is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video.Included among the many topics that the author discusses: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film's economic value; co ... Leer más

$12.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A companion to Mark Litwak's popular books on entertainment industry dealmaking and contracts, Risky Business is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video.Included among the many topics that the author discusses: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film's economic value; co
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Golden State Warriors Epic History

de Epic History ...

"Immerse yourself in the captivating odyssey of resilience, excellence, and legacy with 'Golden State Warriors Epic History: A Dynasty's Journey'. This masterfully crafted narrative offers an exhaustive chronicle of the Golden State Warriors, tracing their ascent from the nascent days of the franchise to their reign as basketball royalty.Begin with a deep dive into the Warriors' historical ... Leer más

$3.97 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Immerse yourself in the captivating odyssey of resilience, excellence, and legacy with 'Golden State Warriors Epic History: A Dynasty's Journey'. This masterfully crafted narrative offers an exhaustive chronicle of the Golden State Warriors, tracing their ascent from the nascent days of the franchise to their reign as basketball royalty.Begin with a deep dive into the Warriors' historical
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LFF B1 - Vingt mille lieues sous les mers (ebook)

de Jules Verne ...

Une seule collection de lecture pour tous niveaux !Stucture :Une collection de lecture en français pour se divertir, s'enrichir et perfectionner ses connaissances des grands classiques de la littérature française.Cette collection est accessible dès le niveau débutant, elle est organisée en quatre niveaux : A1, A2, B1 et B2Les définitions des mots et des expressions difficiles figurent en bas de ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Une seule collection de lecture pour tous niveaux !Stucture :Une collection de lecture en français pour se divertir, s'enrichir et perfectionner ses connaissances des grands classiques de la littérature française.Cette collection est accessible dès le niveau débutant, elle est organisée en quatre niveaux : A1, A2, B1 et B2Les définitions des mots et des expressions difficiles figurent en bas de
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The Theory and Practice of Gamesmanship

or The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating

de Stephen Potter ...

“What is gamesmanship? Most difficult of questions to answer briefly. 'The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating' – that is my personal 'working definition'. What is its object? There have been five hundred books written on the subject of games. Five hundred books on play and the tactics of play. Not one on the art of winning.”Stephen Potter has used his extensive experience as a master ... Leer más

$6.09 USD

“What is gamesmanship? Most difficult of questions to answer briefly. 'The Art of Winning Games Without Actually Cheating' – that is my personal 'working definition'. What is its object? There have been five hundred books written on the subject of games. Five hundred books on play and the tactics of play. Not one on the art of winning.”Stephen Potter has used his extensive experience as a master
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Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization

de Joan M. Hummel ...

Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization is a book for people who are forming new small nonprofits; thinking about converting an informal, grassroots group into tax-exempt status; reorganizing an existing agency; or currently managing a nonprofit. It provides practical and basic how-to information on legal, tax, organizational, and other issues particular to nonprofits.This one-of-a-kind ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization is a book for people who are forming new small nonprofits; thinking about converting an informal, grassroots group into tax-exempt status; reorganizing an existing agency; or currently managing a nonprofit. It provides practical and basic how-to information on legal, tax, organizational, and other issues particular to nonprofits.This one-of-a-kind
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