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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
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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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Schirmer's Complete Rhyming Dictionary

de Paul Zollo ...

An invaluable creative tool for all songwriters poets and teachers! Schirmer's Complete Rhyming Dictionary is the ultimate rhyming dictionary with more than 96000 one- two- and three- syllable rhymes! In addition to providing numerous rhyming options the book also contains helpful sections on the role of rhymes in songwriting such as: What is a rhyme? Must a song rhyme? Difference between writing ... Leer más

$8.69 USD

An invaluable creative tool for all songwriters poets and teachers! Schirmer's Complete Rhyming Dictionary is the ultimate rhyming dictionary with more than 96000 one- two- and three- syllable rhymes! In addition to providing numerous rhyming options the book also contains helpful sections on the role of rhymes in songwriting such as: What is a rhyme? Must a song rhyme? Difference between writing
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TEF Canada Writing & Speaking - NCLC 7 at first attempt

de Jean K. MATHIEU ...

I've helped thousands of students to pass successfully the TEF and I can tell you that there is a way to score higher! This book will help you to get the extra points to get the score you need and ensure you can apply successfully for the Express Entry program if this is what you need:Proven tips and special techniques to actually score higherMagic prompts to practi... ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

I've helped thousands of students to pass successfully the TEF and I can tell you that there is a way to score higher! This book will help you to get the extra points to get the score you need and ensure you can apply successfully for the Express Entry program if this is what you need:Proven tips and special techniques to actually score higherMagic prompts to practi...
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How to Become a Federal Criminal

An Illustrated Handbook for the Aspiring Offender

de Mike Chase ...

**In this “**excellent book for people who like to start sentences with ‘Did you know that…’” (The New York Times), discover the most bizarre ways you might become a federal criminal in America—from mailing a mongoose to selling Swiss cheese without enough holes—written and illustrated by the creator of the wildly popular @CrimeADay Twitter account.Have you ever clogged a toilet in a national ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**In this “**excellent book for people who like to start sentences with ‘Did you know that…’” (The New York Times), discover the most bizarre ways you might become a federal criminal in America—from mailing a mongoose to selling Swiss cheese without enough holes—written and illustrated by the creator of the wildly popular @CrimeADay Twitter account.Have you ever clogged a toilet in a national
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The Good Writing Guide for Education Students

de Dominic Wyse, Kate Cowan ...

Series series Student Success
Grappling with grammar? Worrying about referencing?This handy guide is packed with practical advice on how to search for reading materials, structure your academic writing, think critically, reference appropriately and use language effectively. ‘Top Tips’ throughout the book help eradicate all the common mistakes that bring your marks down.What′s new to the fourth edition?two brand new chapters on ... Leer más

$47.69 USD

Grappling with grammar? Worrying about referencing?This handy guide is packed with practical advice on how to search for reading materials, structure your academic writing, think critically, reference appropriately and use language effectively. ‘Top Tips’ throughout the book help eradicate all the common mistakes that bring your marks down.What′s new to the fourth edition?two brand new chapters on
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Blind Spots

When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health

de Marty Makary ...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller**Choice 2025 Outstanding Academic TitleFrom Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Price We Pay**-**an eye-opening look at the medical groupthink that has led to public harm, and what you need to know about your health.More Americans have peanut allergies today than at any point in hi... ... Leer más

$16.69 USD

An Instant New York Times Bestseller**Choice 2025 Outstanding Academic TitleFrom Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Price We Pay**-**an eye-opening look at the medical groupthink that has led to public harm, and what you need to know about your health.More Americans have peanut allergies today than at any point in hi...
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The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition

Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information [Second Edition]

de Peter Hollins ...

Scientific Methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from Point A to Point B at the speed of light.Learning is the key to bettering your circumstances and becoming the person you want to be. Skills, information, and abilities will never come to you - it’s up to you to seek them out, and this book shows you how to do so in the most effective and efficient manner ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Scientific Methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from Point A to Point B at the speed of light.Learning is the key to bettering your circumstances and becoming the person you want to be. Skills, information, and abilities will never come to you - it’s up to you to seek them out, and this book shows you how to do so in the most effective and efficient manner
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Modern Languages Study Guides: Intouchables

Film Study Guide for AS/A-level French

de Hélène Beaugy ...

Film analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Intouchables (Untouchables), this accessible guide will enable your students to ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Film analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Intouchables (Untouchables), this accessible guide will enable your students to
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Rulettipäiväkirja, in Plain and Simple Finnish

Learn Finnish by reading Simplified Finnish

de Anneli Poutiainen ...

Learn Finnish by reading simple Finnish! Rulettipäiväkirja, in Plain and Simple Finnish kertoo siitä, kuinka helppo on joutua uhkapelikoukkuun ja kuinka vaikea siitä on päästä eroon. Kirja on tositarina naisesta, joka pelaa liikaa.. Nainen yrittää saada rahapelimonopoliyrityksen kohtelemaan pelaajia todellisina ihmisinä. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Learn Finnish by reading simple Finnish! Rulettipäiväkirja, in Plain and Simple Finnish kertoo siitä, kuinka helppo on joutua uhkapelikoukkuun ja kuinka vaikea siitä on päästä eroon. Kirja on tositarina naisesta, joka pelaa liikaa.. Nainen yrittää saada rahapelimonopoliyrityksen kohtelemaan pelaajia todellisina ihmisinä.
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The Abkhazians

A Handbook

de George Hewitt ...

Series series Caucasus World: Peoples of the Caucasus
This handbook provides a ready introduction and practical guide to the Abkhazian people and language. It includes chapters written by experts in the field, covering all aspects of the people, including their history, religion, politics, economy, culture, literature and media, plus pictures, chronologies and appendices of up-to-date statistics, maps and bibliographies. This volume forms part of the ... Leer más

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This handbook provides a ready introduction and practical guide to the Abkhazian people and language. It includes chapters written by experts in the field, covering all aspects of the people, including their history, religion, politics, economy, culture, literature and media, plus pictures, chronologies and appendices of up-to-date statistics, maps and bibliographies. This volume forms part of the
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Write for Life

Creative Tools for Every Writer (A 6-Week Artist's Way Program)

de Julia Cameron ...

Series series The Artist's Way Creative Library
A 6-Week Artist’s Way ProgramJulia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art.Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing.Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides readers step by step through the creative process. This ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A 6-Week Artist’s Way ProgramJulia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art.Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing.Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides readers step by step through the creative process. This
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Philosophy of Language

de Zoltán Gendler Szabó, Richmond H. Thomason ...

Series series Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language. Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated enough to be used at the graduate level, the book provides an overview of the central issues in philosophy of language, a key topic in educating the next generation of researchers in semantics and pragmatics. Thoroughly ... Leer más

$36.89 USD

This unique textbook introduces linguists to key issues in the philosophy of language. Accessible to students who have taken only a single course in linguistics, yet sophisticated enough to be used at the graduate level, the book provides an overview of the central issues in philosophy of language, a key topic in educating the next generation of researchers in semantics and pragmatics. Thoroughly
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The Most Powerful Court in the World

A History of the Supreme Court of the United States

de Stuart Banner ...

An authoritative, even-handed, and accessible history of the Supreme Court of the United States, the most powerful court in the world and the final arbiter of the world's oldest constitution. Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today. ... Leer más

$26.59 USD

An authoritative, even-handed, and accessible history of the Supreme Court of the United States, the most powerful court in the world and the final arbiter of the world's oldest constitution. Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today.
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Secrets to Effective Author Marketing: It's More Than "Buy My Book"

Career Author Secrets, #3

de Maggie Lynch ...

Series Libro 3 - Career Author Secrets
Have you put your book out there and been disappointed in your sales? Perhaps you've tried a variety of marketing tactics to boost discoverability: blog posts, social media, book tours, paid ads in a variety of venues. But nothing is working.The publishing landscape changes every year. The number of books published has increased and the competition for readers is more than it has been before. The ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Have you put your book out there and been disappointed in your sales? Perhaps you've tried a variety of marketing tactics to boost discoverability: blog posts, social media, book tours, paid ads in a variety of venues. But nothing is working.The publishing landscape changes every year. The number of books published has increased and the competition for readers is more than it has been before. The
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