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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Flying Blind

    The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing

    by Peter Robison ...
    **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A suspenseful behind-the-scenes look at the dysfunction that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation: the 2018 and 2019 crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX.An "authoritative, gripping and finely detailed narrative that charts the decline of one of the great American companies" (New York Times Book Review), from the award-winning reporter for Bloomberg.* ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • 2023/2024 ASVAB For Dummies (+ 7 Practice Tests, Flashcards, & Videos Online)

    Maximize your ASVAB score and maximize your military job flexibilityIf you want to join the military, you have to take the ASVAB. And if you want the flexibility to apply for a specific job, you'll need right the score to get it! The 2023/2024 edition of ASVAB For Dummies has everything you need to prep for the exam and get the score you need to land the job you want: content review, study ... Read more

    $18.00 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

  • 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 Faith of a Writer

    Life, Craft, Art

    A tribute to the brilliant craftsmanship of one of our most distinguished writers, providing valuable insight into her inspiration and her methodJoyce Carol Oates is widely regarded as one of America's greatest contemporary literary figures. Having written in a number of genres -- prose, poetry, personal and critical essays, as well as plays -- she is an artist ideally suited to answer essential ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • NEBOSH IGC

    International General Certificate In Occupational Health and Safety

    by Subhash Kumar ...
    This is a book in regards to Health and Safety Management, designed with the syllabus of NEBOSH IGC Qualification.NEBOSH IGC, International General Certificate 2018 (IG1, IG2) June 2020 is one of the leading and most recommended international qualification and certification courses in 'Occupational Health and Safety' globally and is recommended by most organizations. The syllabus and content of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love: Discussion Prompts

    by bestof.me ...
    Readers of Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love****seeking engagement for all reading groups can gain further insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions.Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine writes the bestselling book on the science of love.In his book Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment‎, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Perpetua et Felicitas

    A Latin Novella

    Series Book 4 - Fabulae Epicae
    Perpetua and Felicity are young women living in Roman North Africa with their whole lives ahead of them . . . until they find themselves in a Roman prison cell.Based on the Passio Perpetuae et Felicitatis (The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity), one of the most influential and famous martyr narratives in the Christian tradition, this Latin novella reimagines their stories for low- to mid ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 2023 Virginia PSI Real Estate Exam Prep Questions & Answers: Study Guide to Passing the Salesperson Real Estate License Exam Effortlessly

    Pass the 2023 Virginia PSI Real Estate Salesperson Exam effortlessly on your 1st try. In this simple course, which includes both the Virginia state and PSI question and answer exam prep study guide, not only will you learn to pass the state licensing exam, you will also learn:- How to study for the VA exam quickly and effectively.- Secrets to Passing the Real Estate Exam even if you do not know ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Camilla

    A Latin Novella, 2nd ed.

    by Rachel Ash ...
    Camilla runs with the nymphs and hunts better than most men. She is nearly invincible in the battlefield, and it seems she cannot miss with either arrow or spear. Raised in the woods by her father, only her great beauty sets her apart from the men she fights beside.Camilla’s fate, like her father’s, is bound in the quest for glory. She can remain home, companion to the goddess Diana, or seek to ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Bellum Troianum

    A Latin Novella

    Series Book 1 - Fabulae Epicae
    The gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus are enjoying themselves at a party when, suddenly, an apple addressed “to the most beautiful” appears in their midst. The ensuing fight for the apple between Juno, Minerva, and Venus soon spills over to earth and pulls Paris, Helen, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Hector, and Achilles into ten years of war between Greece and Troy.Based on the accounts of the Trojan War ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Aviators

    Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and the Epic Age of Flight

    by Winston Groom ...
    Written by gifted storyteller Winston Groom (author of Forrest Gump), The Aviators tells the saga of three extraordinary aviators--Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle--and how they redefine heroism through their genius, daring, and uncommon courage. This is the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. These cleverly ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Workbook on Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker | Discussions Made Easy

    Workbook on Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker | Discussions Made Easy**Please Note: This is an unofficial companion guide mean to enhance your appreciation of Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma by Pete Walker and does not contain any text of the original book ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911

    Your Guide to Writing it Right

    Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
    Previously published as part of Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.Online sensation Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy in Grammar Girl's Punctuation 911.Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad punctuation—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. A couple of years ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some ... Read more

    $0.99 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

  • 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

  • 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