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On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

by Stephen King ...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the ... Read more

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the
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German Short Stories for Beginners

Over 100 Conversational Dialogues & Daily Used Phrases to Learn German. Have Fun & Grow Your Vocabulary with German Language Learning Lessons!

by Language Mastery ...

Series Book 1 - Learning German
A Story Can Take Your German Further Than a Vocabulary List.German Short Stories for Beginners brings German to life through entertaining stories, practical dialogues, and everyday phrases. Instead of learning isolated words, you’ll discover how German works inside situations you can follow, understand, and remember.Follow Jack and Rose through their adventures while gradually building your ... Read more

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A Story Can Take Your German Further Than a Vocabulary List.German Short Stories for Beginners brings German to life through entertaining stories, practical dialogues, and everyday phrases. Instead of learning isolated words, you’ll discover how German works inside situations you can follow, understand, and remember.Follow Jack and Rose through their adventures while gradually building your
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Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated)

What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion

by Jay Heinrichs ...

The definitive guide to getting your way, revised and updated with new material on writing, speaking, framing, and other key tools for arguing more powerfully“Cross Cicero with David Letterman and you get Jay Heinrichs.”—Joseph Ellis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Quartet and American SphinxNow in its fourth edition, Jay Heinrichs’s Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The definitive guide to getting your way, revised and updated with new material on writing, speaking, framing, and other key tools for arguing more powerfully“Cross Cicero with David Letterman and you get Jay Heinrichs.”—Joseph Ellis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Quartet and American SphinxNow in its fourth edition, Jay Heinrichs’s Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of
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Life After Cars

Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile

by Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, Aaron Naparstek ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending
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Floriography

An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers

by Jessica Roux ...

Series series Hidden Languages
A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR***Floriography***is artist and illustrator Jessica Roux’s full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with ... Read more

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A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR***Floriography***is artist and illustrator Jessica Roux’s full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with
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Summer for the Gods

The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion

by Edward J Larson ...

The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York TimesIn the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinis... ... Read more

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The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York TimesIn the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century’s most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinis...
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So Ordered

An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country

by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. ...

A New York Times BestsellerJustice Samuel A. Alito elaborates on his judicial philosophy and reflects on the roles of the law, the Constitution, and the courts in preserving America’s spirit of liberty.**“**So Ordered reveals Justice Samuel Alito as a jurist of rare balance: deeply principled yet resolutely practical.” ―Yuval Levin, author of A... ... Read more

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A New York Times BestsellerJustice Samuel A. Alito elaborates on his judicial philosophy and reflects on the roles of the law, the Constitution, and the courts in preserving America’s spirit of liberty.**“**So Ordered reveals Justice Samuel Alito as a jurist of rare balance: deeply principled yet resolutely practical.” ―Yuval Levin, author of A...
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Spanish Short Stories

Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

by Santi Herrera ...

Unlock Spanish Fluency Through Cultural Immersion!Struggling with Spanish textbooks that feel disconnected from real life? Want to improve your Spanish while experiencing authentic culture? Ready to move beyond dry vocabulary lists to genuine language mastery?"Spanish Short Stories: Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners" is the ultimate collection that ... Read more

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Unlock Spanish Fluency Through Cultural Immersion!Struggling with Spanish textbooks that feel disconnected from real life? Want to improve your Spanish while experiencing authentic culture? Ready to move beyond dry vocabulary lists to genuine language mastery?"Spanish Short Stories: Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners" is the ultimate collection that
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Prison by Any Other Name

The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms

by Maya Schenwar, Victoria Law ...

With a new afterword from the authors, the critically praised indictment of widely embraced "alternatives to incarceration"Electronic monitoring. Locked-down drug treatment centers. House arrest. Mandated psychiatric treatment. Data driven surveillance. Extended probation. These are some of the key alternatives held up as cost effective substitutes for jails and prisons. But in a searing, "cogent ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With a new afterword from the authors, the critically praised indictment of widely embraced "alternatives to incarceration"Electronic monitoring. Locked-down drug treatment centers. House arrest. Mandated psychiatric treatment. Data driven surveillance. Extended probation. These are some of the key alternatives held up as cost effective substitutes for jails and prisons. But in a searing, "cogent
... Read more
Short Stories in Italian for Intermediate Learners

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

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller ... Read more

$2.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller
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La Maison des Silences

A French Graded Reader for Intermediate Learners (B1-B2): A Psychological Horror and Mystery Novella for Language Immersion

by VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

An abandoned house. A curious young woman. And a silence that speaks.Clara, a history student, arrives at a forgotten house nestled deep in a remote village. What begins as a research trip quickly spirals into an unsettling confrontation with the past—and with the house itself.La Maison des Silences is a psychological horror novella written in accessible, immersive French. Through haunting imagery ... Read more

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An abandoned house. A curious young woman. And a silence that speaks.Clara, a history student, arrives at a forgotten house nestled deep in a remote village. What begins as a research trip quickly spirals into an unsettling confrontation with the past—and with the house itself.La Maison des Silences is a psychological horror novella written in accessible, immersive French. Through haunting imagery
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How to Write Romantasy

Blending Fantasy and Romance into One Heart-Stopping Adventure

by Jenna Moreci ...

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary
... Read more
Zounds!

A Browser's Dictionary of Interjections

by Mark Dunn, Sergio Aragonés ...

From Geronimo! to gesundheit to haminahamina to holy mackerel , and from abracadabra to zoinks —a look at interjections like you've never seen them before.Often thought of as unnecessary verbal fringe ... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

From Geronimo! to gesundheit to haminahamina to holy mackerel , and from abracadabra to zoinks —a look at interjections like you've never seen them before.Often thought of as unnecessary verbal fringe ...
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The Perfect Corner 2

A Driver's Step-by-Step Guide to Optimizing Complex Sections Through the Physics of Racing

by Paradigm Shift Driver Development, Adam Brouillard ...

Series Book 3 - The Science of Speed Series
Learn how the physics of racing can be applied to advanced track sections. We show you the rules needed for double apexes and chicanes, as well as how to link them in complex sequences. Plus you’ll learn the surprising science of optimizing straights.Finally, the last section will really put you to the test as we break down some of the most complex corner sequences in the world. If you can solve ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Learn how the physics of racing can be applied to advanced track sections. We show you the rules needed for double apexes and chicanes, as well as how to link them in complex sequences. Plus you’ll learn the surprising science of optimizing straights.Finally, the last section will really put you to the test as we break down some of the most complex corner sequences in the world. If you can solve
... Read more
The House Always Wins

Create the Home You Love-Without Busting Your Budget

by Marni Jameson ...

More than 7 million readers of Marni Jameson's weekly home design column have already discovered how Jameson entertains and inspires, while imparting well-researched and personally validated DIY advice. Now, in her first-ever book on home improvement, she offers a compulsively readable, zanily humorous, yet also completely practical guide to a headache-free home makeover for everyone decorating a ... Read more

$2.99 USD

More than 7 million readers of Marni Jameson's weekly home design column have already discovered how Jameson entertains and inspires, while imparting well-researched and personally validated DIY advice. Now, in her first-ever book on home improvement, she offers a compulsively readable, zanily humorous, yet also completely practical guide to a headache-free home makeover for everyone decorating a
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Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One

A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners - Learn to speak, read and write Japanese quickly using manga comics! (free online audio)

by Marc Bernabe ...

Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories!If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident with ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories!If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident with
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The Great Dictionary English - French

130.000 Entries

by Benjamin Maximilian Eisenhauer ...

Series Book 1 - Great Dictionaries
This dictionary contains around 130,000 English terms with their French translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms. The terms are translated from English to French. If you need translations from French to English, then the companion volume "The Great Dictionary French - English" is recommended. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This dictionary contains around 130,000 English terms with their French translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms. The terms are translated from English to French. If you need translations from French to English, then the companion volume "The Great Dictionary French - English" is recommended.
... Read more
Reclaiming Fair Use

How to Put Balance Back in Copyright

by Patricia Aufderheide, Peter Jaszi ...

In the increasingly complex and combative arena of copyright in the digital age, record companies sue college students over peer-to-peer music sharing, YouTube removes home movies because of a song playing in the background, and filmmakers are denied a distribution deal when a permissions i proves undottable. Analyzing the dampening effect that copyright law can have on scholarship and creativity, ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the increasingly complex and combative arena of copyright in the digital age, record companies sue college students over peer-to-peer music sharing, YouTube removes home movies because of a song playing in the background, and filmmakers are denied a distribution deal when a permissions i proves undottable. Analyzing the dampening effect that copyright law can have on scholarship and creativity,
... Read more
Elements of Fiction Writing - Characters & Viewpoint

Proven advice and timeless techniques for creating compelling characters by an award-winning author

by Orson Scott Card ...

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Vivid and memorable characters aren't born: they have to be made.This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your memory, your imagination and your soul.Award-winning author Orson Scott Card explains in depth the techniques of inventing, developing and presenting
... Read more
The Best American Magazine Writing 2023

Edited by Sid Holt ...

The Best American Magazine Writing 2023 offers a selection of outstanding journalism on timely topics, including inequalities and injustices pressuring families, especially mothers. Rozina Ali tells the story of a U.S. marine who unlawfully adopted an Afghan girl and her family’s efforts to bring her home (New York Times Magazine). A Mother Jones exposé confronts the imprisonment of women for ... Read more

$13.99 USD

The Best American Magazine Writing 2023 offers a selection of outstanding journalism on timely topics, including inequalities and injustices pressuring families, especially mothers. Rozina Ali tells the story of a U.S. marine who unlawfully adopted an Afghan girl and her family’s efforts to bring her home (New York Times Magazine). A Mother Jones exposé confronts the imprisonment of women for
... Read more
Korean Short Stories for Beginners

20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn Korean & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way!

by Lingo Mastery ...

Series Book 1 - Easy Korean Stories
Do you know what the hardest thing for a Korean learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Korean learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting
... Read more
Provence in Ten Easy Lessons

by Peter Mayle ...

Series series A Vintage Short
No one knows Provence like beloved author Peter Mayle, and in this delightful collection—adapted from Provence A-Z: A Francophile’s Essential Handbook—he distills his decades of living in France into ten essential lessons for visitors.Abandoning the well-trodden “best of” routes that can be found in any tourist guide, Mayle highlights local features vital to an authentic Provençal experience. From ... Read more

$2.99 USD

No one knows Provence like beloved author Peter Mayle, and in this delightful collection—adapted from Provence A-Z: A Francophile’s Essential Handbook—he distills his decades of living in France into ten essential lessons for visitors.Abandoning the well-trodden “best of” routes that can be found in any tourist guide, Mayle highlights local features vital to an authentic Provençal experience. From
... Read more
Teaching Expertise in Three Countries

Japan, China, and the United States

by Akiko Hayashi ...

A comparison of the development of expertise in preschool teaching in China, Japan, and the United States.In Teaching Expertise in Three Countries, Akiko Hayashi shows how teachers from Japan, China, and the United States think about what it means to be an expert teacher. Based on interviews with teachers conducted over the span of fifteen years and videos taken in their classrooms, Hayashi gives ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comparison of the development of expertise in preschool teaching in China, Japan, and the United States.In Teaching Expertise in Three Countries, Akiko Hayashi shows how teachers from Japan, China, and the United States think about what it means to be an expert teacher. Based on interviews with teachers conducted over the span of fifteen years and videos taken in their classrooms, Hayashi gives
... Read more
Chasing the Chameleon

by Paul Coggins ...

When a drug cartel gives Dallas defense lawyer Cash McCahill an ultimatum, he must make the choice to betray his client or face death.After a cartel places a bounty on the head of Dallas criminal lawyer Cash McCahill, he hides in plain sight by hiring a surgeon to give him a new face and stealing the identity of a dead Buffalo cop twenty years his senior.Only two people know his secret: the ... Read more

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When a drug cartel gives Dallas defense lawyer Cash McCahill an ultimatum, he must make the choice to betray his client or face death.After a cartel places a bounty on the head of Dallas criminal lawyer Cash McCahill, he hides in plain sight by hiring a surgeon to give him a new face and stealing the identity of a dead Buffalo cop twenty years his senior.Only two people know his secret: the
... Read more

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