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Tuesdays with Morrie an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson

By: Albom, Mitch

Price: $4.39

Publisher: New York, Broadway Books: 2007

Seller ID: 1330

ISBN: 076790592X

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for yo...
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Cliffsnotes on Homer's the Odyssey

By: Baldwin, M.A., Stanley P.

Price: $3.00

Publisher: New York, Wiley Publishing, Inc.: 2000

Seller ID: 910

ISBN: 0764585991

Binding: Paperback

Condition: As New

In CliffsNotes on The Odyssey, you follow along on Homer's grand adventure. This epic poem unfurls the story of Odysseus' triumph over Troy and arduous journey home to reclaim his kingdom. At 2,500 years old, it is one of the finest books ever written; as poetry, it sets the standard for comparison; and it serves as one of the foundations of the Western world's cultural heritage. This study guide carries you along on Odysseus' journey by providing summaries and critical analyses of each book. You'll also explore the life and background of the epic, Homer, and gain insight into the Homeric Ques...
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The Book of Virtues a treasury of great moral stories

By: Bennett, William J. (edited, with Commentary)

Price: $1,108.00

Publisher: New York, Simon & Schuster: 1993

Seller ID: 1442

ISBN: 0671683063

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good in Good dust jacket

Inscription in front in ink: "Merry Christmas from Peggy & Bob 1994"

Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history.

William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in "The Book of Virtues, " an instructive and inspiring anthology that will help children understand and develop...
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Chicken Soup for the College Soul Inspiring and Humorous Stories about College

By: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Kirberger, Kimberly; Clark, Dan

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Deerfield Beach, FL, Health Communications, Inc.: 1999

Seller ID: 331

ISBN: 1558747028

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

This latest helping of loving inspiration follows the millions of loyal readers of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series to the next stage of their lives, beyond adolescence and into young adulthood. Readers will love having this invaluable collection to guide, inspire, support and encourage them throughout their college experience. If readers are devotees of the series, they will recognize this book as an instant source of strength and comfort; if this book is their introduction to the series, they will come to treasure it quickly. College is a time of excitement, exuberance and triump...
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How to Go to College Almost for Free the secrets of winning scholarship money

By: Kaplan, Ben

Price: $9.15

Publisher: New York, HarperResource: 2002

Seller ID: 987

ISBN: 0060937653

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

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The Homework Myth why our kids get too much of a bad thing

By: Kohn, Alfie

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Cambridge, MA, Da Capo Life Long: 2007

Seller ID: 1627

ISBN: 0738210854

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good in Good dust jacket

Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically examines the usual defenses of homework--that it promotes higher achievement, "reinforces" learning, and teaches study skills and respons...
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How to Write a Winning College Applicatio Essay

By: Mason, Michael James

Price: $4.95

Publisher: Roseville, CA, Prima Publishing: 2000

Seller ID: 2276

ISBN: 0761524266

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

An original and creative essay is one of the keys to getting into the college you've always dreamed of, as well as to getting the financial aid you deserve. This book gives you everything you need to make your own unique talents shine in your college application essay.
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School At a Time

By: Mortenson, Greg; Relin, David Oliver

Price: $7.50

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics): 2007

Seller ID: 233

ISBN: 0143038257

Binding: Paperback

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard. Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangero...
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School At a Time

By: Mortenson, Greg; Relin, David Oliver

Price: $7.50

Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics): 2007

Seller ID: 717

ISBN: 0143038257

Binding: Paperback

A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations

By: Turabian, Kate L.

Price: $4.50

Publisher: Chicago, University of Chicago Press: 1996

Seller ID: 1342

ISBN: 0226816273

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good in Good dust jacket

Name written in ink on inside cover page. - Otherwise, no markings, highlighting or tears. ; The familiar organization of this popular book remains largely unchanged. Chapter 1 describes the parts of a long formal paper. Chapters 2-5 introduce the mechanics of writing style, from abbreviations to quotations. Chapters 6 and 7 show how to prepare and refer to tables and illustrations. The section on documentation, chapters 8-12, describes two of the most commonly used systems of citation; these chapters provide many examples including guidance on how to cite electronic documents. Chapter 13, on ...
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