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"The Paris Review" asks: who hasn't survived a tax audit, a snowstorm, a breakup, or presided over a murder? The next addictively clever "Paris Review" anthology is not a self-help manual; rather it is a wicked elaboration on the human effort to overcome--and instigate--trouble. Contributors include... More

A comprehensive guide that profiles all of the four-year colleges in the U.S., this work is packed with the information that prospective applicants need to know, including the details on academics, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and more.Target the schools that best match your interests ... More

A high school teacher in Long Beach, California, and participant in the Freedom Writers Project recounts how her students have helped her figure out the best ways to work for educational reform and continually renew her sense of commitment to and compassion for young people.In this memoir and call t... More

When the world Anoera was new, before evil and darkness entered, humanity lived in peace. But, no good thing can last forever. An ancient demon rises to destroy Anoera and all who live there. Four mighty warriors, known as the Guardians of Light, immortal and powerful, must join forces with a mortal... More

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of "The Paris Review," this breathtakingly diverse and illuminating anthology has been assembled, where the greatest writers write and speak upon the greatest subjects of our time.For a half-century, "The Paris Review" has published writing and interviews from the... More

With more than 3,000 entries, this compendium of wisdom includes thoughts on the art of teaching and the acquisition of knowledge from hundreds of professors, scholars, politicians, celebrities, and more.When we look back with fondness at our school years, one teacher always stands out. This tremend... More

Offering proven techniques from the test-prep experts, this 2009 edition includes full-length practice SAT tests and exclusive free access to further review online."Cracking the SAT "brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts The 2009 edition includes full-length practices tests and ex... More

Sustainable poverty reduction and equitable economic development depend on the solid foundation of the rule of law. These reforms are underpinned by legal reform, whether it be to increase efficiency in business transactions, benefit from globalization policies, improve the way governments deliver e... More

Don't have time to exercise? Don't belong to a gym? It doesn't matter. Now you can get a complete workout, anytime, anywhere, with the secrets of isometrics. Millions of people can't seem to find the time to exercise. Now they can with The Complete Book of Isometrics. Fitness expert Erin O'Driscoll ... More