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A Collection of Chinese Maxims
By Yin Haibo, Yin Bangyan. 2009
A beautiful collection of Chinese maxims now available in both the original Chinese and in English translation. They cover such…
diverse topics as government, learning, cultivation of character, affections, and ways of the world. Short and epigrammatic, these maxims are rich of the spirit and culture of China.How To Write Anything with Readings with 2016 MLA Update
By John J Ruszkiewicz, Jay T Dolmage. 2015
THIS TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2016 MLA UPDATES! Our editorial team has updated this text based on…
content from The MLA Handbook, 8th Edition. Browse our catalog or contact your representative for a full listing of updated titles and packages, or to request a custom ISBN. Instructors at hundreds of colleges and universities have turned to How to Write Anything for clear, focused writing advice that gives students just what they need, when they need it. And students love it—because John Ruszkiewicz’s tone makes writing in any genre approachable, with a flexible, rhetorical framework for a range of common academic and real-world genres, and a reference with extra support for writing, research, design, style, and grammar. The new edition also gives students more support for writing portfolios, more help working with the concept of genre, and more emphasis on critical reading and writing—all essential to academic success. And you’ll find more teaching ideas and syllabi from the community of teachers led by coauthor Jay Dolmage. The result is everything you need to teach composition in a flexible and highly visual guide, reference, and reader.Hollywood's Chinese Theatre
By Stacey Endres, Robert Cushman, Ginger Rogers. 1992
Throughout its history and up to the present day, the theatre has served as a worldwide magnet to fans and…
tourists--more than 2 million visitors annually--who flock to the site daily to view the flamboyant architecture and the historic cement squares. The footprints, handprints, and signatures of 213 of Hollywood's most famous celebrities include those of three comedy teams, one set of quintuplets, two robots and a villainous sci-fi characterk, one ventiloquist's dummy, two horses, and the world's most famous duck!The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide 2014
By David Genders. 2014
The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide contains everything you need to know about completing a Self-Assessment tax return for 2013/14 including:…
full details of the new High Income Child Benefit tax charge section-by-section worked illustrations key changes from the 2013 Autumn Statement and March 2014 Budget dealing effectively with HM Revenue & Customs when and how to file your return and pay your tax For any taxpayer, whether self-employed, part-time, retired or unemployed, the book is an invaluable resource that can help ensure that you are as tax efficient as possible, offering practical advice, timetables and examples that aim to simplify what many people view as a complex and challenging procedure. With a whole range of top tips for saving on all types of tax, The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide is the essential guide to completing your 2013/14 tax return.Getting Along Famously
By Melissa Hellstern. 2008
Where would we be without our friends? If we are truly fortunate, we each have one special friend in our…
lives-the one who cheers every accomplishment no matter how small, who lifts spirits in even the darkest hour, and who knows our deepest secrets and will never tell. In a look at six of the most iconic best friends of our time, bestselling author Melissa Hellstern crafts a charming celebration of strong women and the enduring bonds that unite them. With pairs like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren, Coco Chanel and Madame Misia Sert, and Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett, Getting Along Famously brings these famous friendships down to earth and explores the precious the art of friendship and the many forms it takes. These women walked the world side by side building friendships that not only withstood all the joys and sorrows of life, but often encouraged them to reach the top of their professions. Whether through laughter or tears, these dynamic relationships illuminate the importance of friendship in every woman's life. Part surprising biography, part tribute to the unique bonds of friendship, Getting Along Famously will remind you of your delight in your own friends and is the perfect book to share with those woman that mean so much you choose to call them family.How to Get Into the Top Law Schools, 4th edition
By Richard Montauk. 2008
Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on…
interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile.Breakthrough Rapid Reading
By Peter Kump. 1999
The former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. presents his do-it-yourself program for increasing reading speed and…
boosting comprehension. This program distills fundamental principles and skills chat can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because it lets readers choose their own materials and set their own pace, it's the ideal method for busy people juggling a full schedule.How to Survive a Sharknado and Other Unnatural Disasters
By Andrew Shaffer. 2014
Sharks Are Flying at Your Head at 300 mph. How Will You Survive? In the apocalyptic world we live in,…
Mother Nature is angry. Danger waits at every turn, and catastrophes like the Los Angeles sharknados have taught us that we need to be ready for anything. Too many lives have already been lost. But fear not. How to Survive a Sharknado and Other Unnatural Disasters is the first and only comprehensive guide to surviving the very worst that Mother Nature can throw our way. Inside this life-saving reference, you'll find: * Vital information about dozens of unnatural disasters and ungodly monsters that can injure, maim, or kill you, from arachnoquakes and ice twisters to piranhacondas and mega pythons; * Easy-to-understand survival tips for avoiding a bloody demise; * Inspirational words of wisdom from survivors, including Fin Shepard and April Wexler; * Useful resources, such as the Shepard Survival Assessment Test (S.S.A.T), and much more. With this essential book in hand, you too can be a hero who laughs in the face of calamity while saving friends and family. Or you can just avoid getting savagely ripped apart by a robocroc. Either way, you've been warned. Now be prepared.Sharknado 2: The Second One premieres July 30 at 9/8c on Syfy!From the Trade Paperback edition.Urawaza
By Joel Holland, Lisa Katayama. 2008
Japan has a way of thinking that is just...different. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Tokyo-born journalist Lisa Katayama's…
collection of urawaza (a Japanese word for secret lifestyle tricks and techniques). Want to turbocharge your sled? Spray the bottom with nonstick cooking spray. Can't find someone to water your plants while you're away? Place the plant on a water-soaked diaper, so it slowly absorbs water over time. The subject of popular TV shows and numerous books in Japan, these unusually clever solutions to everyday problems have never before been published in English--until now! Urawaza collects more than 100 once-secret tricks, offering step-by-step directions and explanations.Ciudadania Americana ¡Hecho fácil! con CD (United States Citizenship Test Guide with CD)
By Raquel Roque. 2008
Todo el inglés que usted necesita saber para el nuevo examen de naturalización Para que sea aún más fácil, ¡el…
inglés está escrito en español! ¡El examen de ciudadanía cambió! Ya no son solamente las 100 preguntas típicas de historia, el nuevo examen de naturalización contiene preguntas sobre temas como: Sistema de gobierno Cívica integrada La historia de los Estados Unidos Preguntas de la aplicación N-400 Nuevas preguntas personales Oraciones del examen de lectura y escrituraEsta guía contiene las preguntas y respuestas en inglés y español, e incluye un CD para aprender y pronunciar rápidamente todo el examen. Para ayudarlo con su pronunciación del inglés, se incluyen las preguntas y respuestas con la fonética escrita tal como suena en español. ¿Puede usted hablar inglés? Sí, puedo. Can you speak English? (can iú spík ínglish?) Yes, I can. (iés ái can)The World's Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective
By Robert M. Parker. 2005
Beer Tasting Quick Reference Guide
By Jeff Alworth. 2012
Here's a fun guide to discover the nuances of artisan beers from lagers and ales to porters and stouts. Tasting…
profiles from the booklet get the ball rolling--they break down beer into style categories and include information on each variety's background, flavors, aromas, and unique character.You Gotta See This
By Cindy Pearlman. 2007
In time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movieeven…
movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclecticand sometimes surprisingtastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies. .Entertainment 101
By Rodger W. Claire, Jeffrey Hirsch. 1999
Entertainment 101 provides an overview of the rapidly changing entertainment industry: Who does what, how, when and why in the…
making and marketing of America's most influential and profitable export. A street-smart primer, this book demystifies and explains the terminology and inner workings of the entire industry, covering motion pictures, television, theatre, music and new media. This up-to-the-minute manual is an essential desktop reference for students and entertainment business veterans alike, or indeed anyone fascinated by an industry that intrigues most of us and has a profound effect on our society. To simplify things, we have divided the far-flung and variegated entertainment industry into its six principle businesses: film, television, music, new media, theater and radio. To help understand how a project is actually created and to identify the players in each medium, we have listed the typical cast and crew credits from a film, a television show, a record album, a stage play, an on-line magazine and a radio show. We have described in detail the jobs of each artist and artisan and what they contribute.Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn?
By Pamela Keogh. 2010
Read Pamela Keogh's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. An irresistible guide to modern-retro style, celebrating the legacies…
of two iconic women. The hit TV show Mad Men recently featured an ad campaign with two images of a model in her underwear. As a brunette, she sips from a china teacup. As a blonde, she swirls a cocktail. Debutante or bombshell? Sometimes women want to be both. On the surface, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Marilyn Monroe could not be more different, but they had more in common than just JFK. Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? is a fun way to explore the classic madonna/ whore conundrum while becoming fabulous in all aspects of life. Readers start by taking the definitive quiz to determine where they fall on the Jackie/ Marilyn spectrum, and then it's on to customized advice on beauty and style, sex and marriage, power and career, decorating and entertaining, and more. Any woman who has aspired to Marilyn's sultry allure or Jackie's unstoppable elegance (or who wants to balance sexy and serious) will love these entertaining lessons on channeling your inner Jackie or Marilyn in any situation, from throwing a dinner party to penning a love note. Sidebars compare Jackie's and Marilyn's dating tips, lists of favorite books and music, diet plans, and even makeup know-how. Packed with charming two-color illustrations, this is the book that gives every woman her own star power. Watch a Video .The Bearded Gentleman
By Allan Peterkin, Nick Burns. 2010
For centuries, men have been growing and styling their facial hair, whether for the sake of vanity, religion, or cultural…
considerations, but most of us don't give it a second thought. The Bearded Gentleman is an authoritative yet lighthearted guide that offers detailed information on some fifty specific facial hair styles: where they come from, how to grow them, and how to maintain them.Among them are many well-known styles, such as the Handlebar, the Fu Manchu, the Goatee, the Van Dyck, and the more recent Soul Patch. But there are also those that are less familiar, including the Horseshoe, the Lampshade, the Painter's Brush, the Landing Strip, the French Fork, and El Insecto (a.k.a. the Mighty). There's also practical advice on choosing a facial hair style that's right for you, as well as insight into how facial hair has figured in the history of masculinity, including its impact on politics, class, and sexuality.The Bearded Gentleman is an entertaining, witty, and useful guide to facial hair styles and the men who wear them.Allan Peterkin's previous books include One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair, featured in Time, Esquire, and The New Yorker.Nick Burns is one of the leading writers on men's grooming; he has covered skin care, fashion, and health for publications including The New York Times, GQ, Details, and Out, and he is author of the popular men's style blog HommeGrooming.com.Correlated
By Shaun Gallagher. 2014
Mind-blowing statistics and crazy connections--from the number-crunching genius behind a popular blog. Based on findings on Correlated.org, this surprising and…
very funny book presents bizarre-but-true correlations between seemingly unrelated things. Based on daily polls and statistical analysis, Gallagher reveals: * People who prefer Miss Piggy to Kermit the Frog are more than twice as likely than average to have tattoos * People with body piercings are twice as likely as the average person to have deployed a fire extinguisher * People with bumper stickers on their car are more likely than average to have square danced You'll never look at poll results or scientific sound bites the same way again!The Gabbitas Top 500 Independent Schools
By Gabbitas. 2014
Every parent wants their child to flourish throughout their education, and few decisions are more difficult than choosing the right…
school. Selected by Gabbitas' panel of experts, this new guide highlights the best in independent education, including a listing of the most exceptional schools, and chosen for their all-round academic excellence; opportunities; history, culture and ethos; prospects for school leavers; facilities and staff-to-student ratios. With its unique emphasis on the overall development of the student, taking into account a range of important criteria, The Gabbitas Top 500 Independent Schools offers a more genuine reflection of the best schools than relying solely on league tables. Fully supported by Gabbitas consultants' accompanying website, this guide will allow parents to make the most informed decision about their child's education.Leadership Jazz
By Max De Pree. 1992
Leadership in the workplace, says Max DePree, is like playing jazz; it's more an art than a science. Today's successful…
managers are attuned to the needs and ideas of their followers and even step aside at times to be followers themselves. As a result, they spark vitality and productivity from their work force. They culivate communication and spontaneity, diversity and creativity, and the unique potential of every person in the organization to contribute to the success of the team. InLeadership Jazzyou'll learn -How to hold people accountable but still give them space to make mistakes. - How to balance the needs of your employees with those of the company. - How to inspire change and innovation and maintain a sense of stability. - How to practice the art of delegation. - How to work constructively with creative people. - How to assess candidates for senior positions. - And much more!More Daily Wisdom
By Josh Bartok. 2006
Like its successful predecessor, Daily Wisdom, More Daily Wisdom draws on the richness of Buddhist writings to offer a spiritual…
cornucopia that will illuminate and inspire day after day, year after year. Sources span a spectrum from ancient sages to modern teachers, from monks to laypeople, from East to West, from poetry to prose. Each page, and each new day, reveals another gem of Daily Wisdom. Entries included are from some of Buddhism's best-known figures: the Dalai Lama, Sylvia Boorstein, Bhante Gunaratana (Mindfulness in Plain English), Lama Zopa Rinpoche (Transforming Problems into Happiness), Lama Yeshe (Introduction to Tantra), Ayya Khema (Being Nobody, Going Nowhere) and of course, the Buddha himself.