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  • Plotto: The Master Book of All Plots

    by William Cook ...
    A classic how-to manual, William Wallace Cook's Plotto is one writer's personal theory--"Purpose, opposed by Obstacle, yields Conflict"--painstakingly diagrammed through hundreds of situations and scenariosA classic how-to manual, William Wallace Cook’s Plotto is one writer’s personal method, painstakingly diagrammed for the benefit of others. The theory itself may be simple—“Purpose, opposed by ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Dominion

    The Railway and the Rise of Canada

    by Stephen Bown ...
    A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nationIn The Company, his bestselling work of revisionist history, Stephen R. Bown told the dramatic, adventurous and bloody tale of Canada's origins in the fur trade. With Dominion he continues the nation's creation story with an equally gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.In the late ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Just Mercy

    A Story of Justice and Redemption

    **#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time.“[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD $2.99 USD

  • How Math Explains the World

    A Guide to the Power of Numbers, from Car Repair to Modern Physics

    “Explores the application of math to problem solving in the everyday. . . . [W]ill appeal to both casual and serious fans of math or physics.” —Publishers WeeklyIn How Math Explains the World, mathematician Stein reveals how seemingly arcane mathematical investigations and discoveries have led to bigger, more world-shaking insights into the nature of our world. In the four main sections of the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Reading the Constitution

    Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism

    A provocative, brilliant analysis by recently retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer that deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a better way to interpret the Constitution.The relatively new judicial philosophy of textualism dominates the Supreme Court. Textualists claim that the right way to interpret the Constitution and ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Legally Stoned:

    14 Mind-Altering Substances You Can Obtain and Use Without Breaking the Law

    This practical guide to psychoactive drugs reveals fourteen legal and accessible paths on your journey to altered consciousness.Getting high in one form or another has been a part of human life for thousands of years. And while the US government stands in the way of this basic right, there are ways around the restrictions. With each of the fourteen psychoactive substances detailed in this book, ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Mord Am Morgen

    by André Klein ...
    Series series Baumgartner und Momsen
    This is the first episode of the popular Baumgartner & Momsen mystery series for German learners.In an abandoned house at the outskirts of a small town, an unidentified body has been found. Can you help Kommissar Harald Baumgartner and his colleague Katharina Momsen solve this case and improve your vocabulary along the way?----Dies ist die erste Episode der beliebten Baumgartner & Momsen Krimi ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Solitary Fitness - You Don't Need a Fancy Gym or Expensive Gear to be as Fit as Me

    Charlie Bronson has spent three decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. Now, in this no-nonsense guide to getting fit and staying fit, he reveals just how he's done it. Forget fancy gyms, expensive running shoes and designer outfits, what you need are the facts on what really works and the motivation ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Applied Psychometrics using SPSS and AMOS

    The book will be designed primarily for graduate students (or advanced undergraduates) who are learning psychometrics, as well as professionals in the field who need a reference for use in their practice. We would assume that users have some basic knowledge of using SPSS to read data and conduct basic analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics, frequency distributions). In addition, the reader should ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • Rick Steves Portuguese Phrase Book and Dictionary

    by Rick Steves ...
    Series series Rick Steves Travel Guide
    Olá! From ordering vinho verde in the Douro Valley to making new friends in Lisbon, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Portugal. Rick Steves offers well-tested Portuguese words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find:Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spellingAn English-Portuguese and Portuguese-English dictionary ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Summary Of Is Math Real? How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics' Deepest Truths by Eugenia Cheng

    by Ideal Summary ...
    DISCLAIMERBefore we begin, please note that this book is not intended to replace the original masterpiece. Instead, it provides an extensive summary of the key takeaways.What can you expect from this summarized book?✓ Outline chapter-by-chapter breakdowns of the essential concepts.✓ Quick and easy analysis of the primary themes that will leave you enlightened.✓ Expertly summarized content that ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Glorify Yourself - The New Fascinating Guide to Charm and Beauty - A Complete and Up-To-Date Course on Beauty and Charm by one of the Most Famous Beauty Specialists and Consultants in the World

    by Eleanore King ...
    “Glorify Yourself” is a classic self-improvement book designed for women, written by Eleanore King. It includes twelve comprehensive “lessons” on beauty, including sections on skin and make-up, posture, relaxation, dress, diet, exercise, hair, and much more. Contents include: “Facial Radiance”, “Inviting Lips”, “An Enticing Skin”, “Corrective Make-Up”, “Attractive Legs”, “A Graceful Walk”, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pity the Reader

    On Writing with Style

    **“A rich, generous book about writing and reading and Kurt Vonnegut as writer, teacher, and friend . . . Every page brings pleasure and insight.”—**Gail Godwin, New York Times bestselling authorHere is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he’s given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Scribblers, Sculptors, and Scribes

    A Companion to Wheelock's Latin and Other Introductory Textbooks

    An outstanding and enjoyable companion reader to the Wheelock’s curriculum, or any introductory Latin textbook.From one of the country’s leading Latinists, this reader is the perfect complement to any Latin program, and the first collection of entirely authentic classical Latin texts that beginning students, from the very first day of their introduction to Latin, can read and enjoy.Beginning with ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Democracy and Political Ignorance

    Why Smaller Government Is Smarter, Second Edition

    by Ilya Somin ...
    One of the biggest problems with modern democracy is that most of the public is usually ignorant of politics and government. Many people understand that their votes are unlikely to change the outcome of an election and don't see the point in learning much about politics. This creates a nation of people with little political knowledge and little ability to objectively evaluate what they do know.The ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • The Assistant Coach's Guide to Coaching

    Coaching Mastery

    by Scott Rosberg ...
    Series series Coaching Mastery
    Assistant coaches are the unsung heroes of any team. All too often, their impact and importance go unnoticed. While head coaches receive the majority of the attention, assistant coaches are right there—side by side with their head coaches—helping to guide their teams to the success they seek. Most head coaches fully understand how fortunate they are to have great assistants on their staffs. They ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Tropoholic's Guide to Internal Romance Tropes

    by Cindy Dees ...
    Series Book 1 - The Tropoholic's Guides
    NYT and USAT bestselling author and screenwriter, Cindy Dees, brings her formidable skills as a master storyteller and master writing teacher to this encyclopedic series analyzing the major tropes used in modern commercial fiction. In this volume, Cindy explores 33 iconic internal romance tropes, the stories of personal affliction, wounds, fears, and personality traits that form obstacles to love ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Nonconformity

    Writing on Writing

    The struggle to write with deep emotion is the subject of this extraordinary book, the previously unpublished credo of one of America's greatest 20th-century writers."You don't write a novel out of sheer pity any more than you blow a safe out of a vague longing to be rich," writes Nelson Algren in his only longer work of nonfiction, adding: "A certain ruthlessness and a sense of alienation from ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Errores Longi Ulixis, Pars I

    A Latin Novella

    Series Book 2 - Fabulae Epicae
    After ten years of war the Greeks have finally conquered Troy and are ready to sail home. Their actions following the victory, however, have angered Neptune and Minerva. And Odysseus (Ulysses), Eurylochus, and Elpenor are about to learn that angry gods and goddesses can turn a brief cruise across the Mediterranean into a long adventure as they wander through unknown lands filled with strange fruit ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Errores Longi Ulixis, Pars II

    A Latin Novella

    Series Book 3 - Fabulae Epicae
    Odysseus (Ulysses) and his companions have been trying to sail home from the Trojan War for more than a year. Angry gods and goddesses, however, have sent them wandering through dangerous and unfamiliar lands. Most of the crew has perished. Only one ship has survived. And a mysterious enchantress has transformed many of the survivors into pigs.Now, Odysseus, Eurylochus, and Elpenor must overcome ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 25+ Collected Works of Vladimir Lenin

    The Dreamer in the Kremlin, State and Revolution, What Is to Be Done?, Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism and others

    Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924. Under his administration, Russia, and later the Soviet Union, became a one-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party. Ideologically a ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Abolition

    Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1

    A major collection of essays and speeches from pioneering freedom fighter Angela Y. DavisFor over fifty years, Angela Y. Davis has been at the forefront of collective movements for abolition and feminism and the fight against state violence and oppression. Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, the first of two important new volumes, brings together an essential collection of Davis’s essays, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Tell It Like It Is

    A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing

    America's favorite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an "indispensable" guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda, and misinformation.The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $2.99 USD

  • The Big Book of Braiding

    55 Elegant and Stylish Braids for Every Occasion

    by Bjorn Axen ...
    A stunning visual collection of more than fifty different braided hair styles, with detailed instructions and helpful photographs that show how to create them.From the big screen to the runway to the red carpet, braided hairstyles have never been more popular than they are today. Whether you want to sport gorgeous, complex twists, pull back your hair for workouts or the big game, or dress up for a ... Read more

    $7.99 USD