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The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting into a Top College
by Pria ChatterjeeA top college admissions insider's exposes the never-before revealed secrets to getting into one of America's elite colleges.Your child is smart. Your child is on the honor roll. Your child aced the SAT. But is it enough to get into a top-tier college? In the Dirty Little Secrets of Getting into a Top College, educational consultant Pria Chatterjee simplifies the complicated process of college admissions, providing parents and students with the tools needed to secure a spot at one of America's most competitive colleges. In the spirit of Kitchen Confidential, Chatterjee gives readers an exclusive look inside the college admissions office--and the mind of a college admissions officer--and exposes just what elite schools look for in a potential student. Through a series of real-world case studies and with a store of deep insider knowledge, Chatterjee will help you navigate the thicket of college admissions and show parents and students what skills and attributes to stress (and what to downplay) when applying to your dream school. * 100% SUCCESS RATE: This is the bullet proof guide to getting into a top college from a consultant with a 100 percent success rate getting her clients into one of America's best universities.* INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: Last year 35,000 students applied to Harvard. Only 6 percent were accepted. Chatterjee, a Harvard alum who interviews potential Harvard students as a member of the university's schools committee, explains that you too can be a member of that elite group. But you must stress the right qualifications.<
The Divine Comedy
by Dante Alighieri C. H. Sisson David H. HigginsDante Alighieri died in Ravenna in 1321, shortly after the completion of the Paradiso, the third and final canticle of The Divine Comedy. Born in Florence in 1265, where he spent the first thirty-six years of his life, Dante passed his remaining twenty years in exile, banished for ever from his city on the grounds of fraudulent use of public money, a charge trumped up by his political enemies. An intensely active man, of strong convictions and outstanding intellectual powers, his life was marked by commitment to causes, to civic life, to study, to literature.
The Doctoral Experience: Student Stories from the Creative Arts and Humanities
by Elizabeth Ellison Craig Batty Donna Lee Brien Alison OwensThis book offers important insights into the challenging yet rewarding journey of undertaking a PhD. Written by students, for students, the book explores a range of case studies from creative arts and humanities doctoral students, embracing a cognitive, emotional and transformational metaphor of the journey. The volume is organised around themes and concerns identified as important by PhD students, such as building resilience and working with supervisors, and includes personal stories, case studies, scholarly signposts and key take-away points relevant to all doctoral settings. With perspectives from all stages of the doctoral journey, this book is sure to become a valuable support to students and supervisors alike, as well as those working in research education and training.
The Driving Book for Teens: A Complete Guide to Becoming a Safe, Smart, and Skilled Driver
by Maureen StilesStay safe and smart on the road—a complete driving guide for teens.Learning to drive is an exciting milestone for teens that comes with an amazing sense of freedom and independence—but it's also a big responsibility. Help them be cautious and confident behind the wheel with this ultimate guide to driving for teens.The rules of the road—Make it easy for teens to learn road signs, proper turning and passing etiquette, defensive driving, and more.Acing the test—Teens will find 100 practice questions and an explanation of what their written and driving tests will look like so they can be as prepared as possible.Cars 101—Give your teen an overview on caring for their car—from filling the tank to getting oil changes and knowing what all those lights on the dashboard mean.Safety first—Ensure your teen knows what to do in an emergency or if they are pulled over, how to handle bad weather, and simple ways to avoid distracted driving.If your teen has getting their driver's license on the list for summer activities, pick up this book today and turn them into a savvy driver who's ready for any situation.
The Dumb Waiter (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesThe Dumb Waiter (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Harold Pinter Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide: Tips and Strategies for Exam Success
by Ann-Marie McNicholasThis practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams.Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering. The book offers strategies for learners whose methods of learning are multisensory. When learning is active rather than passive, it happens faster, and is easier, more enjoyable and more effective. As you progress through the fun, engaging activities, so your confidence and belief in your ability to learn will increase. Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you have worked for and deserve.
The EYFS: A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals
by Vicky HutchinEndorsed by CACHE, this is the ideal book for you if you are an early years professional, a Level 2 or Level 3 child care learner, are working in a pre-school or are working as a child minder. This book will de-mystify the revised 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage, and show how you can deliver the new EYFS using the best and most effective standards of professional practice.Each chapter explains a key theme of the EYFS and follows the same model to ensure ease of reading: 'Understanding this theme', 'Looking at children', 'What the experts say' and 'Effective practice'.The most important theory and research relating to each aspect of the EYFS is clearly and simply explained, and suggestions as to how this can influence effective practice are included.Links between child development and the EYFS are demonstrated using carefully analysed observations of children at different ages, highlighting not only common themes but also the uniqueness in every child's learning and development. Case studies in every chapter provide practical examples of best practice and activities help you reflect on and develop your own practice.
The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History
by Daniel R. Headrick Pamela Kyle Crossley Richard W. Bulliet Lyman L. Johnson David Northrup Steven W. HirschAlthough this brief edition is two-thirds the length of its full-length counterpart, it retains coverage of all major themes and provides a truly global perspective on world history, without over-emphasizing Europe or the U. S. The Earth and Its Peoples focuses on the interaction of human beings and the environment, using this central theme to compare different times, places, and societies. Special emphasis is given to technology and how technological development underlies all human activity. Ideal for one-semester survey courses or courses for which instructors want to supplement their textbook with many primary sources, this text has been carefully abbreviated to maintain the essential narrative of world history. Key pedagogical elements have also been retained.
The Economist’s Craft: An Introduction to Research, Publishing, and Professional Development (Skills for Scholars)
by Michael S. WeisbachAn incisive guide that helps up-and-coming economists become successful scholarsThe Economist's Craft introduces graduate students and rising scholars to the essentials of research, writing, and other critical skills for a successful career in economics. Michael Weisbach enables you to become more effective at communicating your ideas, emphasizing the importance of choosing topics that will have a lasting impact. He explains how to write clearly and compellingly, present and publish your findings, navigate the job market, and more.Walking readers through each stage of a research project, Weisbach demonstrates how to develop research around a theme so that the value from a body of work is more than the sum of its individual papers. He discusses how to structure each section of an academic article and describes the steps that follow the completion of an initial draft, from presenting and revising to circulating and eventually publishing. Weisbach reveals how to get the most out of graduate school, how the journal review process works, how universities decide promotions and tenure, and how to manage your career and continue to seek out rewarding new opportunities.A how-to guide for the aspiring economist, The Economist's Craft covers a host of important issues rarely taught in the graduate classroom, providing readers with the tools and insights they need to succeed as professional scholars.
The Edible Woman (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
by Jeffrey LilburnREA's MAXnotes for Margaret Atwood's The Edible Woman MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
The Elegant Universe (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesThe Elegant Universe (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Brian Greene Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
The English Legal System, 7th Edition eBook ePub
by Jacqueline MartinSupport a number of intermediate law courses with this brand new edition of our bestselling introductory textbook by Jacqueline Martin.Authoritative and reliable, The English Legal System, 7th edition, ensures that students have a comprehensive understanding of the English Legal System. Written by Jacqueline Martin, who has helped hundreds of thousands pass their exams and enjoy their studies, it maintains a balance between deep insight and easy reading so students can reach their highest potential.The breadth of coverage is especially useful for A level OCR and WJEC Law students, as it covers all the necessary topics and highlights links to these specifications. The text also supports a range of other intermediate courses including ILEX, Access to HE, paralegal, international foundation programme, BTEC in Applied Law, law courses for non-law students in business, accountancy and public services plus Foundation Degree and LLB programmes.- Use diagrams, illustrations, key facts charts and activities to clarify difficult concepts and help students remember the key information- Support understanding and revision with key terms, a glossary for quick reference and examination advice- Hold your students' attention with interesting and informative cases and explanations of the law- Encourage students to question the logic and practicality of the law in England and Wales
The English Patient (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
by SparkNotesThe English Patient (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Michael Ondaatje Making the reading experience fun! Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes is a new breed of study guide: smarter, better, faster.Geared to what today's students need to know, SparkNotes provides:chapter-by-chapter analysis explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols a review quiz and essay topics Lively and accessible, these guides are perfect for late-night studying and writing papers.
The Enlightenment (SparkNotes History Notes)
by SparkNotesThe Enlightenment (1650-1800) (SparkNotes History Note) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes History Guides help students strengthen their grasp of history by focusing on individual eras or episodes in U.S. or world history. Breaking history up into digestible lessons, the History Guides make it easier for students to see how events, figures, movements, and trends interrelate. SparkNotes History Guides are perfect for high school and college history classes, for students studying for History AP Test or SAT Subject Tests, and simply as general reference tools.Each note contains a general overview of historical context, a concise summary of events, lists of key people and terms, in-depth summary and analysis with timelines, study questions and suggested essay topics, and a 50-question review quiz.
The Entrepreneurial University
by Yvette TaylorThe entrepreneurial university has been tasked with making an impact. This collection presents professional-personal reflections on research experience and interpretative accounts of navigating fieldwork and broader publics, politics and practices of (dis)engagement primarily through a feminist, queer and gender studies lens.
The Essays Only You Can Write
by Irene PapoulisThis book offers a perspective on essay writing that spotlights a writer’s uniqueness. Resisting the perception that personal and academic writing is at odds with one another, it treats the impulse to write “personally” as potential fuel for a variety of writing purposes. The book encourages students to think like academics--pursuing their enthusiasms, trusting their ideas, and questioning their conclusions--by leading them through three main writing assignments: a personal essay, an essay based on texts, and a research essay. Each chapter offers exercises and strategies for various stages in the pre-writing, drafting, and revision processes. Freewriting; extensive attention to planning; devising a structure and order of ideas that both promote and reflect engagement with a topic; developing rhetorical awareness and knowledge of conventions; and an advocacy for expressive, socially-responsible writing--all are central elements of the text’s instruction. By acknowledging the emotions inherent in the writing process, many of which can muddle thinking--I don’t want anyone to see this; what if I make mistakes? what if the writing isn’t good? I don’t want to be critiqued; etc.--Papoulis helps beginning college writers to navigate the psychological as well as the technical roadblocks that can get in the way of their best personal and academic writing.
The Essential Guide to Building Your Argument (Student Success)
by Dave RushStruggling to know why arguments are important at university? Unsure about what an argument is, how they work, or how to produce one? Then you have come to the right place! Covering both written and verbal arguments, this practical guide will demystify academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is and how it works, providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
The Essential Guide to Building Your Argument (Student Success)
by Dave RushStruggling to know why arguments are important at university? Unsure about what an argument is, how they work, or how to produce one? Then you have come to the right place! Covering both written and verbal arguments, this practical guide will demystify academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is and how it works, providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
The Ethics of Playing, Researching, and Teaching Games in the Writing Classroom
by Richard Colby Rebekah Shultz Colby Matthew S.S. JohnsonThis book explores ethos and games while analyzing the ethical dimensions of playing, researching, and teaching games. Contributors, primarily from rhetoric and writing studies, connect instances of ethos and ethical practice with writing pedagogy, game studies, video games, gaming communities, gameworlds, and the gaming industry. The collection’s eighteen chapters investigate game-based writing classrooms, gamification, game design, player agency, and writing and gaming scholarship in order to illuminate how ethos is reputed, interpreted, and remembered in virtual gamespaces and in the gaming industry. Ethos is constructed, invented, and created in and for games, but inevitably spills out into other domains, affecting agency, ideology, and the cultures that surround game developers, players, and scholars.
The Evaluation Handbook for Health Professionals
by Anne LazenbattThis easy-to-use handbook is a useful resource for all health professionals engaged in processes of evaluation in a variety of contexts within the world of healthcare. Encouraging an evidence-based approach to practice, it provides:* guidelines on how to design and evaluate an intervention* examples of good practice* reliable and easy-to-use measures* advice on how to work effectively.Designed to prompt self-evaluation and group project evaluation, it illustrates how simple evaluation methods can help to break down the divisions between research and practice. It shows how more practitioners can apply such methods to improve the quality of care as well as the treatments and services which they offer their patients and clients. The examples, drawn from clinical settings, community practice and work in the voluntary sector, demonstrate the kind of evaluation that can be undertaken by a small-scale team or a single practitioner with limited resources.The Evaluation Handbook will be a useful source of reference for those new to evaluation as well as more experienced managers and researchers.
The Everything Career Tests Book: 10 Tests to Determine the Right Occupation for You
by A. Bronwyn Llewellyn Robin Holt<p>A career advice book with the tests that make the difference! <p>American workers are upwardly mobile movers and shakers who change careers often, always on the search for their perfect niche. But you can't follow your bliss unless you know what your bliss is. <p>Enter <i>The Everything Career Tests Book</i>--your key to determining the career path you were destined for! This engaging, accessible guide boasts ten different tests that reveal the work habits, affinities, and interests you may not even realize you have! <p>Ten tests help you find your way: <p> <li>Values Test <li>Skills Test <li>Interests Test <li>Personality Test <li>Work Environment Test <li>Location Test <li>Work/Life Balance Test <li>Entrepreneurial Ability Test <li>Managerial Ability Test <li>Emotional Intelligence Test</li> <p> <p>Featuring extensive test result analysis and guidance as well as an easy-to-use format, <i>The Everything Career Tests Book</i> is all you need to make your dreams come true--at work!</p>
The Everything College Major Test Book
by Burton NadlerWith nearly 40 percent of incoming college freshman undecided on a major, and with 75 to 80 percent of all students changing their majors at least once during their college career, students are begging for a straightforward guide to help them make the best choice. With 10 tests designed to pinpoint a student's talents, aptitudes, and affinities, The Everything College Major Test Book this is the only book out there that makes choosing a major easy--and fun!
The Everything College Major Test Book: 10 Tests to Help You Choose the Major That Is Right for You
by Burton Jay NadlerA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Everything Guide to Study Skills: Strategies, tips, and tools you need to succeed in school! (Everything® Series)
by Cynthia C MuchnickHere's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success.Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education.This indispensable guide shows you how to:Get the most out of class timeUse the best strategies for note-taking and memorizingImprove writing skillsPrepare completely for testsSafely and effectively conduct online researchUse Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.
The Everything Paying For College Book: Grants, Loans, Scholarships, And Financial Aid -- All You Need To Fund Higher Education
by Nathan BrownFinding the right college-from filling out applications to getting accepted-should be one of the most thrilling times of your life. But it won't be if you're still figuring out how to pay for it come Labor Day. Whether you're a graduating high-school senior, a parent making financial investments for your child's future, or an adult returning to school, The Everything Paying for College Book is a valuable resource that provides the information you need to face the challenge of college tuition. With appendices listing organizations and other resources, you'll find smart ways to save and find extra cash for books and class.The Everything Paying for College Book helps you learn about:The difference between loans and grantsConditional cashOptions for long-term investingWhen and how to fill out the formsQualification guidelinesWhom you should approach for moneyEasily accessible and highly informative, The Everything Paying for College Book takes the mystery out of myriad money sources, where to find grants and loans, and how to fill out the endless paper trail of forms so that you can spend less time thinking about your finances and more time hitting the books!