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By: Albom, Mitch
Price: $4.39
Publisher: New York, Broadway Books: 2007
Seller ID: 1330
ISBN: 076790592X
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... View more info
Price: $3.00
Publisher: New York, Wiley Publishing, Inc.: 2000
Seller ID: 910
ISBN: 0764585991
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... View more info
By: Bennett, William J. (edited, with Commentary)
Price: $1,108.00
Publisher: New York, Simon & Schuster: 1993
Seller ID: 1442
ISBN: 0671683063
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... View more info
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
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... View more info
By: Kaplan, Ben
Price: $9.15
Publisher: New York, HarperResource: 2002
Seller ID: 987
ISBN: 0060937653
Condition: Good
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By: Mortenson, Greg; Relin, David Oliver
Price: $7.50
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics): 2007
Seller ID: 233
ISBN: 0143038257
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... View more info
By: Mortenson, Greg; Relin, David Oliver
Price: $7.50
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics): 2007
Seller ID: 717
ISBN: 0143038257
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... View more info
Price: $4.50
Publisher: Chicago, University of Chicago Press: 1996
Seller ID: 1342
ISBN: 0226816273
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 ... View more info
