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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Second Edition

de Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Series Libro 1 - Writers Helping Writers Series
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up
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Unreasonable Women

Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival

de Justine van der Leun ...

Chosen as a Boston Globe Recommended Summer Read and CrimeReads Best True Crime Books of the MonthA groundbreaking account of how the legal system punishes those it purports to protect, told through the stories of three unforgettable womenWhen award-winning journalist Justine van der Leun began researching the issue of criminalized survival, she was astonished to see women being imprisoned for ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Chosen as a Boston Globe Recommended Summer Read and CrimeReads Best True Crime Books of the MonthA groundbreaking account of how the legal system punishes those it purports to protect, told through the stories of three unforgettable womenWhen award-winning journalist Justine van der Leun began researching the issue of criminalized survival, she was astonished to see women being imprisoned for
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Beyond Baby Talk

From Speaking to Spelling: A Guide to Language and Literacy Development for Parents and Caregivers

de Kenn Apel Ph.D., Julie Masterson Ph.D. ...

From "Goo" to Gab — Guiding Your Child to Effective CommunicationThe first five years of a child's life are the most critical for speech and language development, and, as a parent, you are your child's primary language role model. So what are the best ways to help your child develop the all-important skill of communication? Fun, easy, and engaging, this book shows you how! Inside, you'll discover ... Leer más

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From "Goo" to Gab — Guiding Your Child to Effective CommunicationThe first five years of a child's life are the most critical for speech and language development, and, as a parent, you are your child's primary language role model. So what are the best ways to help your child develop the all-important skill of communication? Fun, easy, and engaging, this book shows you how! Inside, you'll discover
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Political Contexts of Educational Leadership

ISLLC Standard Six

Edición de Jane Lindle ...

Series series PSEL/NELP Leadership Preparation
Co-published with UCEA, this exciting new textbook is the first to tackle the ISLLC Standard #6—the political context of education. This unique volume helps aspiring school leaders understand the dynamics of educational policy in multiple arenas at the local, state, and federal levels. Leaders are responsible for promoting the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and ... Leer más

$76.99 USD

Co-published with UCEA, this exciting new textbook is the first to tackle the ISLLC Standard #6—the political context of education. This unique volume helps aspiring school leaders understand the dynamics of educational policy in multiple arenas at the local, state, and federal levels. Leaders are responsible for promoting the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and
... Leer más
Autism with a Side of Sushi

A Story of a Japanese Mother and Her Son on the Spectrum

de Kuri Yasuno ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in forty-four children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 17 percent of children aged three to seventeen have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. In Autism with a Side of Sushi, author Kuri Yasuno reflects on her journey as a mother of a child on the spectrum. Her relatable accounts of both circumventing ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in forty-four children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 17 percent of children aged three to seventeen have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities. In Autism with a Side of Sushi, author Kuri Yasuno reflects on her journey as a mother of a child on the spectrum. Her relatable accounts of both circumventing
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The Everything Soapmaking Book

Learn How to Make Soap at Home with Recipes, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Instructions - Purchase the right equipment and safety gear, Master recipes for bar, facial, and liquid soaps, and Package and sell your creations

de Alicia Grosso ...

Series series Everything® Series
Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Ever wonder what's really in your store-bought soap? Once you start making your own soap, you'll never have to wonder again! The Everything Soapmaking Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to making all kinds of soap, whether you want to decorate your home or pamper your or your family's skin. Homemade soap is not only an easy project for ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Ever wonder what's really in your store-bought soap? Once you start making your own soap, you'll never have to wonder again! The Everything Soapmaking Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to making all kinds of soap, whether you want to decorate your home or pamper your or your family's skin. Homemade soap is not only an easy project for
... Leer más
How to Get Really Good at Russian: Learn Russian to Fluency and Beyond

de Polyglot Language Learning ...

Millions of people learn Russian but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that?People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Russian and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently.If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to ... Leer más

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Millions of people learn Russian but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that?People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn Russian and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently.If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to
... Leer más
Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide - Second Edition

de Paul MacRae ...

Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included.Exercises ... Leer más

$43.99 USD

Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included.Exercises
... Leer más
Basic Russian For Beginners.

Foreign Languages., #12

de Kerry Butters ...

Series Libro 12 - Foreign Languages.
Basic Russian For Beginners. Basic Russian for Travel in Russia, Everyday words and useful phrases, words for Greetings, Shopping, eating out, Directions and lots more. English to Russian with pronunciation. ... Leer más

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Basic Russian For Beginners. Basic Russian for Travel in Russia, Everyday words and useful phrases, words for Greetings, Shopping, eating out, Directions and lots more. English to Russian with pronunciation.
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James J. Kilpatrick

Salesman for Segregation

de William P. Hustwit ...

James J. Kilpatrick was a nationally known television personality, journalist, and columnist whose conservative voice rang out loudly and widely through the twentieth century. As editor of the Richmond News Leader, writer for the National Review, debater in the “Point/Counterpoint” portion of CBS’s 60 Minutes, and supporter of conservative political candidates like Barry Goldwater, Kilpatrick had ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

James J. Kilpatrick was a nationally known television personality, journalist, and columnist whose conservative voice rang out loudly and widely through the twentieth century. As editor of the Richmond News Leader, writer for the National Review, debater in the “Point/Counterpoint” portion of CBS’s 60 Minutes, and supporter of conservative political candidates like Barry Goldwater, Kilpatrick had
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Teaching Yourself To Teach: A Comprehensive guide to the fundamental and Practical Information You Need to Succeed as a Teacher Today

Teaching Today, #1

de Selena Watts ...

Series Libro 1 - Teaching Today
A Comprehensive Guide to the Fundamental and Practical Information You Need to Succeed as a Teacher TodayMany teachers claim teaching is the most challenging, and at the same time, the most rewarding job in the world.Not many get the chance to shape young minds and influence people to achieve great things in life.With the emergence of online classrooms and various virtual educational tools, ... Leer más

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A Comprehensive Guide to the Fundamental and Practical Information You Need to Succeed as a Teacher TodayMany teachers claim teaching is the most challenging, and at the same time, the most rewarding job in the world.Not many get the chance to shape young minds and influence people to achieve great things in life.With the emergence of online classrooms and various virtual educational tools,
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Dissent and Revolution in a Digital Age

Social Media, Blogging and Activism in Egypt

de David Faris ...

During the Arab uprisings of early 2011, which saw the overthrow of Zine el-Abadine Ben Ali in Tunisia and Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, the role of digital media and social networking tools was widely reported. This was also recognized by the very authorities fighting against popular pressure for change, and the Egyptian government's attempt to block internet and mobile phone access in January 2011 ... Leer más

$36.99 USD

During the Arab uprisings of early 2011, which saw the overthrow of Zine el-Abadine Ben Ali in Tunisia and Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, the role of digital media and social networking tools was widely reported. This was also recognized by the very authorities fighting against popular pressure for change, and the Egyptian government's attempt to block internet and mobile phone access in January 2011
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Learning to Improve

How America’s Schools Can Get Better at Getting Better

de Louis M. Gomez, Alicia Grunow, Anthony S. Bryk, Paul G. LeMahieu ...

As a field, education has largely failed to learn from experience. Time after time, promising education reforms fall short of their goals and are abandoned as other promising ideas take their place. In Learning to Improve, the authors argue for a new approach. Rather than “implementing fast and learning slow,” they believe educators should adopt a more rigorous approach to improvement that allows ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

As a field, education has largely failed to learn from experience. Time after time, promising education reforms fall short of their goals and are abandoned as other promising ideas take their place. In Learning to Improve, the authors argue for a new approach. Rather than “implementing fast and learning slow,” they believe educators should adopt a more rigorous approach to improvement that allows
... Leer más
Privacy's Defender

My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance

de Cindy Cohn ...

**A personal chronicle of three key legal privacy battles that have defined the digital age and shaped the internet as we know it.From a seasoned leader in the field of digital privacy rights.**Throughout her career, Cindy Cohn has been driven by a fundamental question: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? Privacy’s Defender chronicles her thirty-year battle to ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

**A personal chronicle of three key legal privacy battles that have defined the digital age and shaped the internet as we know it.From a seasoned leader in the field of digital privacy rights.**Throughout her career, Cindy Cohn has been driven by a fundamental question: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? Privacy’s Defender chronicles her thirty-year battle to
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IN SEARCH OF AMERICA

de Peter Wallenstein ...

What were they thinking? And what happened next? Come on a brisk trek through US history, from past to present, from 1860 to 2025. IN SEARCH OF AMERICA: A NEW HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1860-2025 introduces many dozens of individuals and the things they did to change the course of history in their communities, across the US, even around the worldScenes and people include D-Day at Normandy. A ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

What were they thinking? And what happened next? Come on a brisk trek through US history, from past to present, from 1860 to 2025. IN SEARCH OF AMERICA: A NEW HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1860-2025 introduces many dozens of individuals and the things they did to change the course of history in their communities, across the US, even around the worldScenes and people include D-Day at Normandy. A
... Leer más
The Lost Tools of Learning

de Dorothy L. Sayers ...

Dorothy L Sayers also wrote this book: The Mind of the Maker. Which is available for sale through CrossReach Publications.Please see the description for this title below. But first...Our promise: All of our works are complete and unabridged. As with all our titles, we have endeavoured to bring you modern editions of classic works. This work is not a scan, but is a completely digitized and updated ... Leer más

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Dorothy L Sayers also wrote this book: The Mind of the Maker. Which is available for sale through CrossReach Publications.Please see the description for this title below. But first...Our promise: All of our works are complete and unabridged. As with all our titles, we have endeavoured to bring you modern editions of classic works. This work is not a scan, but is a completely digitized and updated
... Leer más
Mythology 101

From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology

de Kathleen Sears ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology.From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey ... Leer más

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Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology.From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey
... Leer más
Plain, Honest Men

The Making of the American Constitution

de Richard Beeman ...

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute—the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all, ... Leer más

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In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute—the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all,
... Leer más
Dancing with Discomfort: A framework for noticing, naming, and navigating our in-between moments

de Carey Borkoski ...

Transitions are universal. They include the important and familiar milestones of starting kindergarten, graduating from high school or college, and becoming employed, parents, or retirees. These transitional moments, however, also include unexpected or unanticipated events like losing a job, joining a running club, or experiencing a global pandemic. In each of these moments, individuals, groups, ... Leer más

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Transitions are universal. They include the important and familiar milestones of starting kindergarten, graduating from high school or college, and becoming employed, parents, or retirees. These transitional moments, however, also include unexpected or unanticipated events like losing a job, joining a running club, or experiencing a global pandemic. In each of these moments, individuals, groups,
... Leer más
Across the Universe

The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle

de Natan Last ...

**An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture"Should be at the top of every gift guide for word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts everywhere.” —Chicago Review of Books“A gridful of insight and pleasure.”—Stefan Fatsis, bestselling author of Word Freak and Unabridged**From ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of crossword puzzles, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture"Should be at the top of every gift guide for word nerds and puzzle enthusiasts everywhere.” —Chicago Review of Books“A gridful of insight and pleasure.”—Stefan Fatsis, bestselling author of Word Freak and Unabridged**From
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The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness

de Cecil B. Hartley, GP Editors ...

This book provides rules for the etiquette to be observed in the street, at table, in the ball room, evening party, and morning call; with full directions for polite or respondence, dress, conversation, manly exercises, and accomplishments. Man was not intended to live like a bear or a hermit, apart from others of his own nature, and, philosophy and reason will each agree with me, that man was ... Leer más

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This book provides rules for the etiquette to be observed in the street, at table, in the ball room, evening party, and morning call; with full directions for polite or respondence, dress, conversation, manly exercises, and accomplishments. Man was not intended to live like a bear or a hermit, apart from others of his own nature, and, philosophy and reason will each agree with me, that man was
... Leer más
People Under Three

Play, work and learning in a childcare setting

de Sonia Jackson, Ruth Forbes ...

Services for young children have gone through a period of rapid transformation in recent years, which have been paralleled by great advances in our knowledge of early child development. However, care and education in the first three years of life continues to be a neglected area.Thoroughly updated to take account of key policy and practice changes in childcare provision, this landmark text ... Leer más

$68.99 USD

Services for young children have gone through a period of rapid transformation in recent years, which have been paralleled by great advances in our knowledge of early child development. However, care and education in the first three years of life continues to be a neglected area.Thoroughly updated to take account of key policy and practice changes in childcare provision, this landmark text
... Leer más
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws

de Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Series Libro 2 - Writers Helping Writers Series
Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure
... Leer más
Una història del català a l'escola

Del Decret de Nova Planta al 25% de castellà

de Joan Ridao Martín ...

Series series P.VISIONS
Del Decret de Nova Planta fins al 25% de castellà.Deia Unamuno que la imposició del castellà havia estat la més gran obra cultural d'Espanya, de manera que la resta de llengües de l'Estat acabarien morint en pau. La realitat és que el català és ben viu, a pesar de la persecució de què ha estat objecte. Són diverses les obres que ho analitzen des de la perspectiva historiogràfica. El treball de ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Del Decret de Nova Planta fins al 25% de castellà.Deia Unamuno que la imposició del castellà havia estat la més gran obra cultural d'Espanya, de manera que la resta de llengües de l'Estat acabarien morint en pau. La realitat és que el català és ben viu, a pesar de la persecució de què ha estat objecte. Són diverses les obres que ho analitzen des de la perspectiva historiogràfica. El treball de
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