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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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Sparks of Genius

The 13 Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People

de Robert Root-Bernstein, Michèle Root-Bernstein ...

Discover the cognitive tools that lead to creative thinking and problem-solving with this "well-written and easy-to-follow" guide ( Library Journal).Explore the "thinking tools" of extraordinary people, from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Mozart and Virginia Woolf, and learn how you can practice the same imaginative skills to become your creative best. With engaging narratives and examples, ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover the cognitive tools that lead to creative thinking and problem-solving with this "well-written and easy-to-follow" guide ( Library Journal).Explore the "thinking tools" of extraordinary people, from Albert Einstein and Jane Goodall to Mozart and Virginia Woolf, and learn how you can practice the same imaginative skills to become your creative best. With engaging narratives and examples,
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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

$132.99 USD

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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Toy Trains

1935–1975

de Bob Leggett ...

Series Libro 854 - Shire Library
The 00 gauge was the ultimate train set of the 1950s and '60s.Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang.Whilst the ... Leer más

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The 00 gauge was the ultimate train set of the 1950s and '60s.Electric 00 gauge trains were introduced by Trix and Hornby Dublo in the mid-1930s, but the Second World War quickly halted production. However, they burst back onto the post-war scene with great success, and 00 quickly became the dominant scale in Britain, and was taken up by other large manufacturers including Tri-ang.Whilst the
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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

$23.99 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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Interview Question & Answer Book, The

How To Be Ready To Answer The 155 Toughest Interview Questions

de James Innes ...

James Innes is the Founder and Chairman of TheResumeCenter.com (USA), The Resume Centre (Canada and Australia), The CV Centre (UK, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa) and CV Center (Germany, Austria, France and Belgium) - the world's leading CV and resume consultancies.With nearly two decades of experience heading up these organizations, James is widely considered to be one of the world's ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

James Innes is the Founder and Chairman of TheResumeCenter.com (USA), The Resume Centre (Canada and Australia), The CV Centre (UK, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa) and CV Center (Germany, Austria, France and Belgium) - the world's leading CV and resume consultancies.With nearly two decades of experience heading up these organizations, James is widely considered to be one of the world's
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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

$2.99 USD

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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Hooded

A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D.

de Malika Grayson ...

Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. explores the unexamined experiences of Black women in higher education. From racism and navigating feelings of self-doubt to confronting microaggressions, Black women face an uphill battle as they earn advanced degrees in majority-white institutions and departments. Having a voice means facing retaliation or dismissal while staying silent becomes a heavy ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. explores the unexamined experiences of Black women in higher education. From racism and navigating feelings of self-doubt to confronting microaggressions, Black women face an uphill battle as they earn advanced degrees in majority-white institutions and departments. Having a voice means facing retaliation or dismissal while staying silent becomes a heavy
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Junior Math Olympiad

50 problems selected from past olympiads with detailled solution (SMO,VMO,CMO,UKMT,...)

de AVE Publishing ...

Series Libro 1 - Junior Math Olympiad
Dive into the exciting world of olympiad-level mathematics!This first volume brings together a rigorous selection of 50 intermediate-level exercises, carefully chosen from prestigious international competitions such as the UKMT (United Kingdom), SMO (Singapore), AMC (United States/Australia) , and more.Designed as a true stepping stone toward excellence, each problem is accompanied by a detailed, ... Leer más

$3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dive into the exciting world of olympiad-level mathematics!This first volume brings together a rigorous selection of 50 intermediate-level exercises, carefully chosen from prestigious international competitions such as the UKMT (United Kingdom), SMO (Singapore), AMC (United States/Australia) , and more.Designed as a true stepping stone toward excellence, each problem is accompanied by a detailed,
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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

$6.99 USD

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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Going Further

The Incomparable Clarence Thomas

de Ted Cruz ...

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law**For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the most brilliant, accessible, transformational opinions in the Supreme ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law**For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the most brilliant, accessible, transformational opinions in the Supreme
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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

$18.99 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,
... Leer más
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

$14.99 USD

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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Introduction to Information Science

de David Bawden, David Bawden, Lyn Robinson, Lyn Robinson ...

The second edition of this definitive text gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment, now largely digital, and their implication for the discipline and professions. Its approach is rooted in the philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of the subject and in particular in Floridi's ... Leer más

$59.99 USD

The second edition of this definitive text gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment, now largely digital, and their implication for the discipline and professions. Its approach is rooted in the philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of the subject and in particular in Floridi's
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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

$28.99 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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Mastering Plot Development

Crafting Captivating Plots

de Virversity Online Courses ...

Series series Virversity Online Courses: Writing and Publishing
Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your storytelling prowess with our comprehensive online course, Mastering Plot Development. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and techniques to craft compelling narratives that captivate your audience. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, this course offers invaluable insights that will elevate your ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your storytelling prowess with our comprehensive online course, Mastering Plot Development. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and techniques to craft compelling narratives that captivate your audience. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, this course offers invaluable insights that will elevate your
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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

$14.99 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

$8.99 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
... Leer más
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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Without Precedent

How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights

de Lisa Graves ...

A provocative firsthand account of how Chief Justice John Roberts posed as a fair-minded jurist in order to impose the reactionary agenda of billionaire elites.“A devastating, passionate takedown of Chief Justice John Roberts's Supreme Court by a Washington insider.” —Jane Mayer, author of Dark MoneyIn the last twenty years the US Supreme Court has radically curtailed voting rights, undermined ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

A provocative firsthand account of how Chief Justice John Roberts posed as a fair-minded jurist in order to impose the reactionary agenda of billionaire elites.“A devastating, passionate takedown of Chief Justice John Roberts's Supreme Court by a Washington insider.” —Jane Mayer, author of Dark MoneyIn the last twenty years the US Supreme Court has radically curtailed voting rights, undermined
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ASAP U.S. Government & Politics: A Quick-Review Study Guide for the AP Exam

de The Princeton Review ...

Series series College Test Preparation
Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam!LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP U.S. Government & Politics is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. No questions, no drills: just
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