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Against World Literature

On the Politics of Untranslatability

de Emily Apter ...

Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability argues for a rethinking of comparative literature focusing on the problems that emerge when large-scale paradigms of literary studies ignore the politics of the “Untranslatable”—the realm of those words that are continually retranslated, mistranslated, transferred from language to language, or especially resistant to substitution.In ... Leer más

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Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability argues for a rethinking of comparative literature focusing on the problems that emerge when large-scale paradigms of literary studies ignore the politics of the “Untranslatable”—the realm of those words that are continually retranslated, mistranslated, transferred from language to language, or especially resistant to substitution.In
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New York Notary Public Study Guide with 5 Practice Exams: 200 Practice Questions and 50+ Bonus Questions Included

de Bolton Prep ...

New 2026 - 2027 EditionContains recently added important Electronic Notarization sections, which is now a large part of the exam!At Bolton Prep, we understand the challenge of mastering complex notary public laws and legal terminology. That's why we've transformed these intricate topics into easily digestible summaries. With our guide, you'll swiftly grasp the entire New York notary public ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

New 2026 - 2027 EditionContains recently added important Electronic Notarization sections, which is now a large part of the exam!At Bolton Prep, we understand the challenge of mastering complex notary public laws and legal terminology. That's why we've transformed these intricate topics into easily digestible summaries. With our guide, you'll swiftly grasp the entire New York notary public
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Owen Barfield’s Poetic Philosophy

Meaning and Imagination

de Dr Jeffrey Hipolito ...

Series series Bloomsbury Studies in Philosophy and Poetry
T****he first book to offer an overview, at once introductory and comprehensive, of the philosophical thought of Owen Barfield, sometimes known as the “first and last Inkling” and as the “British Heidegger.”Beginning by placing Barfield's early poetics in the context of the critical hurly-burly of modernist London of the 1920s, Owen Barfield's Poetic Philosophy: Meaning and Imagination shows how ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

T****he first book to offer an overview, at once introductory and comprehensive, of the philosophical thought of Owen Barfield, sometimes known as the “first and last Inkling” and as the “British Heidegger.”Beginning by placing Barfield's early poetics in the context of the critical hurly-burly of modernist London of the 1920s, Owen Barfield's Poetic Philosophy: Meaning and Imagination shows how
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Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me

Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula

de Wilfred Reilly ...

A college professor debunks the historical myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in the decades that followed, false leftist narratives—as wrong as those they supplanted—have come to ... Leer más

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A college professor debunks the historical myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in the decades that followed, false leftist narratives—as wrong as those they supplanted—have come to
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Novel Writing Prep

A 30-Day Planner That Prepares You To Write 50,000 Words in One Month

de Monica Leonelle ...

Series Libro 1 - The Productive Novelist
50,000+ words in 30 days—impossible, right?Or if it is possible, those words must be total crap—right?And even if there is some semblance of writing talent in the draft, writing that fast means the plot and characters must make no sense… right?No. Nope. Wrong!Yes, you can write 50,000 good words on your novel in as little as a month, as long as you prepare yourself.After helping thousands of ... Leer más

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50,000+ words in 30 days—impossible, right?Or if it is possible, those words must be total crap—right?And even if there is some semblance of writing talent in the draft, writing that fast means the plot and characters must make no sense… right?No. Nope. Wrong!Yes, you can write 50,000 good words on your novel in as little as a month, as long as you prepare yourself.After helping thousands of
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Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work®

New Insights for Improving Schools

de Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour ...

Series series What Principals Need to Know
This 10th-anniversary sequel to the authors’ best-selling book Professional Learning Communities at Work™: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement merges research, practice, and passion. The most extensive, practical, and authoritative PLC resource to date, it goes further than ever before into best practices for deep implementation, explores the commitment/consensus issue, and celebrates ... Leer más

$28.09 USD

This 10th-anniversary sequel to the authors’ best-selling book Professional Learning Communities at Work™: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement merges research, practice, and passion. The most extensive, practical, and authoritative PLC resource to date, it goes further than ever before into best practices for deep implementation, explores the commitment/consensus issue, and celebrates
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Questions 4 Kids (What Has 1000)

de James Charneski ...

This book is loaded with 1000 questions with rhyming answers in 31 different categories. Great for children between the ages of 4 and 10 years old. Example: What has springs, a tangerine or a trampoline? or What has tails a chimp or a blimp? or What has a roller skate or a license plate? This book is sure to capture the imagination and attention a child's developing needs. ... Leer más

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This book is loaded with 1000 questions with rhyming answers in 31 different categories. Great for children between the ages of 4 and 10 years old. Example: What has springs, a tangerine or a trampoline? or What has tails a chimp or a blimp? or What has a roller skate or a license plate? This book is sure to capture the imagination and attention a child's developing needs.
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Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition

A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication

de Ann Whitford Paul ...

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers!Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator
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Seven Steps to Confident Writing

de Alan Gelb ...

Not everyone is a natural writer. In fact, most people don’t think that much about writing until they’re called upon to write something like an office memo or a wedding speech and find themselves paralyzed with self-doubt. Author and writing coach Alan Gelb specializes in helping anxious writers find their voice, drawing upon techniques that can improve anyone’s writing, sometimes in a matter of ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

Not everyone is a natural writer. In fact, most people don’t think that much about writing until they’re called upon to write something like an office memo or a wedding speech and find themselves paralyzed with self-doubt. Author and writing coach Alan Gelb specializes in helping anxious writers find their voice, drawing upon techniques that can improve anyone’s writing, sometimes in a matter of
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The Legacy of the Ford GT

de Etienne Psaila ...

In 'The Legacy of the Ford GT,' we embark on an exhilarating journey through the storied past and dynamic present of one of the most iconic cars in automotive history. From its birth as the groundbreaking GT40 to its modern incarnation as a technological marvel, this book captures the essence of the Ford GT's enduring allure.Each chapter meticulously chronicles an era of the Ford GT, from its ... Leer más

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In 'The Legacy of the Ford GT,' we embark on an exhilarating journey through the storied past and dynamic present of one of the most iconic cars in automotive history. From its birth as the groundbreaking GT40 to its modern incarnation as a technological marvel, this book captures the essence of the Ford GT's enduring allure.Each chapter meticulously chronicles an era of the Ford GT, from its
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Removing Tax Barriers to China's Belt and Road Initiative

Edición de Michael Lang ...

Since its announcement in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the New Silk Road, has gradually gained international recognition. The project requires not only extensive investment in infrastructure and transportation but also an acceleration of the internationalization of multinationals and supply chains in Belt and Road countries. The project will, hopefully, lead governments ... Leer más

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Since its announcement in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the New Silk Road, has gradually gained international recognition. The project requires not only extensive investment in infrastructure and transportation but also an acceleration of the internationalization of multinationals and supply chains in Belt and Road countries. The project will, hopefully, lead governments
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How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine

de Pierre Schlag, Amy J. Griffin ...

Legal doctrine—the creation of doctrinal concepts, arguments, and legal regimes built on the foundation of written law—is the currency of contemporary law. Yet law students, lawyers, and judges often take doctrine for granted, without asking even the most basic questions. How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine is a sweeping and original study that focuses on how to understand legal doctrine via a ... Leer más

$23.09 USD

Legal doctrine—the creation of doctrinal concepts, arguments, and legal regimes built on the foundation of written law—is the currency of contemporary law. Yet law students, lawyers, and judges often take doctrine for granted, without asking even the most basic questions. How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine is a sweeping and original study that focuses on how to understand legal doctrine via a
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Chinese Reader Houyi Shoots the Sun

Chinese Graded Readers aimed at Beginner, Simplified Chinese, NEW HSK Standard

de How to Study Chinese, Chong Shipei ...

Series series China Historical Reader (Pre-Xia Dynasty)
Long ago, there were ten suns in the sky, but only one appeared each day to give light and warmth. One day, all ten suns came out together to play, making the earth unbearably hot. Rivers dried up, plants died, and people suffered without food or water. A brave archer named Hou Yi wanted to save the world. Using his bow and arrows, he shot down nine suns one by one. The earth became cool and ... Leer más

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Long ago, there were ten suns in the sky, but only one appeared each day to give light and warmth. One day, all ten suns came out together to play, making the earth unbearably hot. Rivers dried up, plants died, and people suffered without food or water. A brave archer named Hou Yi wanted to save the world. Using his bow and arrows, he shot down nine suns one by one. The earth became cool and
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Morir en el Intento

La Peor Tragedia de Immigrantes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos

de Jorge Ramos ...

La aterradora historia de un viaje sin regreso... Cada día, cientos de personas toman incalculables riesgos para cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos en busca de trabajo y mejores oportunidades de vida. Pero para un grupo de inmigrantes que cruzó la frontera ilegalmente y se subió a un trailer la noche del 13 de mayo del 2003, este sueño se tornó en una tragedia. Al menos 73 personas ... Leer más

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La aterradora historia de un viaje sin regreso... Cada día, cientos de personas toman incalculables riesgos para cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos en busca de trabajo y mejores oportunidades de vida. Pero para un grupo de inmigrantes que cruzó la frontera ilegalmente y se subió a un trailer la noche del 13 de mayo del 2003, este sueño se tornó en una tragedia. Al menos 73 personas
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MOOC U

Who Is Getting the Most Out of Online Education and Why

de Jeffrey Selingo ...

Contributing editor to The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of College (Un)Bound, Jeffrey J. Selingo follows in real time the stories of all the stake-holders in University of Virginia business professor Ed Hess's popular Grow to Greatness MOOC to distill for MOOC students (seven million and counting) what works, what doesn't, and what to expect next of the phenomenon that is massive open ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Contributing editor to The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of College (Un)Bound, Jeffrey J. Selingo follows in real time the stories of all the stake-holders in University of Virginia business professor Ed Hess's popular Grow to Greatness MOOC to distill for MOOC students (seven million and counting) what works, what doesn't, and what to expect next of the phenomenon that is massive open
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Too Much Sea for Their Decks

Shipwrecks of Minnesota's North Shore and Isle Royale

de Michael Schumacher ...

Shipwreck stories from along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior and Isle RoyaleAgainst the backdrop of the extraordinary history of Great Lakes shipping, Too Much Sea for Their Decks chronicles shipwrecked schooners, wooden freighters, early steel-hulled steamers, whalebacks, and bulk carriers—some well-known, some unknown or forgotten—all lost in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.Included ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Shipwreck stories from along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior and Isle RoyaleAgainst the backdrop of the extraordinary history of Great Lakes shipping, Too Much Sea for Their Decks chronicles shipwrecked schooners, wooden freighters, early steel-hulled steamers, whalebacks, and bulk carriers—some well-known, some unknown or forgotten—all lost in the frigid waters of Lake Superior.Included
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Short Stories in German for Beginners

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

de Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Series series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Online Searching

A Guide to Finding Quality Information Efficiently and Effectively

de Karen Markey ...

Online Searching prepares students in library and information science programs to assist information seekers at all levels, from university faculty to elementary school students. Included in the third edition are interviews with librarians and other information professionals whose words of wisdom broaden graduate students’ perspectives regarding online searching in a variety of work settings ... Leer más

$49.39 USD

Online Searching prepares students in library and information science programs to assist information seekers at all levels, from university faculty to elementary school students. Included in the third edition are interviews with librarians and other information professionals whose words of wisdom broaden graduate students’ perspectives regarding online searching in a variety of work settings
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The Student

A Short History

de Michael S. Roth ...

From the president of Wesleyan University, an illuminating history of the student, spanning from antiquity to ZoomIn this sweeping book, Michael S. Roth narrates a vivid and dynamic history of students, exploring some of the principal models for learning that have developed in very different contexts, from the sixth century BCE to the present.Beginning with the followers of Confucius, Socrates, ... Leer más

$18.79 USD

From the president of Wesleyan University, an illuminating history of the student, spanning from antiquity to ZoomIn this sweeping book, Michael S. Roth narrates a vivid and dynamic history of students, exploring some of the principal models for learning that have developed in very different contexts, from the sixth century BCE to the present.Beginning with the followers of Confucius, Socrates,
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Yes to the City

Millennials and the Fight for Affordable Housing

de Max Holleran ...

A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movementThe exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world. A growing number of influential activists aren’t waiting for new public housing to be built. Instead, they’re calling for more construction and denser cities in order to increase ... Leer más

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A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movementThe exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world. A growing number of influential activists aren’t waiting for new public housing to be built. Instead, they’re calling for more construction and denser cities in order to increase
... Leer más
The Next Journalism

How the Press Must Change to Serve Democracy

de Tom Rosenstiel ...

An urgent case that the survival of democracy depends on reinventing the press, with ten pioneering reforms to help journalism better serve the public—from the co-author of the classic The Elements of Journalism.The crisis in journalism reflects a crisis in American democracy. Faith in news outlets has dwindled, news deserts are expanding, and audiences are turning away from alarmist, partisan, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

An urgent case that the survival of democracy depends on reinventing the press, with ten pioneering reforms to help journalism better serve the public—from the co-author of the classic The Elements of Journalism.The crisis in journalism reflects a crisis in American democracy. Faith in news outlets has dwindled, news deserts are expanding, and audiences are turning away from alarmist, partisan,
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Becoming Citizens

Family Life and the Politics of Disability

de Susan Schwartzenberg ...

Following the Second World War, a generation of Seattle parents went against conventional medical wisdom and chose to bring up their children with developmental disabilities in the community. This book presents a stunning visual narrative of thirteen of these remarkable families. With a rich array of interviews, photographs, newspaper clippings, official documents, and personal mementos, ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

Following the Second World War, a generation of Seattle parents went against conventional medical wisdom and chose to bring up their children with developmental disabilities in the community. This book presents a stunning visual narrative of thirteen of these remarkable families. With a rich array of interviews, photographs, newspaper clippings, official documents, and personal mementos,
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The Untold History of the United States, Volume 2

Young Readers Edition, 1945-1962

de Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick, Eric Singer ...

Discover America’s secrets in this second of two volumes of the young readers’ edition of The Untold History of the United States, from Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, adapted by Eric Singer.There is history as we know it. And there is history we should have known.Complete with poignant photos and little-known but vitally important stories, this second of two volumes ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Discover America’s secrets in this second of two volumes of the young readers’ edition of The Untold History of the United States, from Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, adapted by Eric Singer.There is history as we know it. And there is history we should have known.Complete with poignant photos and little-known but vitally important stories, this second of two volumes
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Prepositions by Example - The Quickest Way to Learn and Practice English Prepositions

de Andrew Bruckfield ...

Welcome to the fascinating world of prepositions! If you want to speak English fluently, you need to learn and practice prepositions. Pronunciation and vocabulary are important, but the real secret of speaking well is to know how to connect your words and ideas so that people are able to understand you and interact with you. This book is intended for students of English as a second or foreign ... Leer más

$14.09 USD

Welcome to the fascinating world of prepositions! If you want to speak English fluently, you need to learn and practice prepositions. Pronunciation and vocabulary are important, but the real secret of speaking well is to know how to connect your words and ideas so that people are able to understand you and interact with you. This book is intended for students of English as a second or foreign
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