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Kelsey Green, Reading Queen (Franklin School Friends)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rob Shepperson
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (2000, Jan 1st).
Pages: 128
Kelsey Kline is the best reader in the third grade--well, maybe tied for best with know-it-all Simon Ellis. When the principal Mr. Boone announces a school-wide reading contest, complete with a pizza party for the winning class and a special certificate for the top readers in each grade, she knows she's just the person to lead Mrs. Molina's third graders to victory. But how can they win when her classmate Cody Harmon doesn't want to read anything, and even Kelsey's best friends Annika and Izzy don't live up to her expectations? And could Simon possibly be reading all of those books that he claims he is, or is he lying to steal Kelsey's rightful spot at the top?Kelsey Green, Reading Queen is the first book in Claudia Mills's Franklin School Friends series. more
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Doug Rickard: A New American Picture
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Erin O'Toole
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Aperture (2012, Sep 30th).
Pages: 144
Doug Rickard's A New American Picture offers a startling and fresh perspective on American street photography. While at first glance the work looks reassuringly familiar and well within the traditional bounds of the genre, Rickard's methodology is anything but conventional. All of the images are appropriated from Google Street View; over a period of two years, Rickard took advantage of the technology platform's comprehensive image archive to virtually drive the unseen and overlooked roads of America--bleak places that are forgotten, economically devastated and abandoned. With an informed and careful eye, Rickard finds and decodes these previously photographed scenes of urban and rural decay. He rephotographs the machine-made images as they appear on his computer screen, framing and freeing them from their technological origins. more
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Writing the Fiction Series: The Complete Guide for Novels and Novellas
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Karen S. Wiesner
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books (2013, May 30th).
Pages: 352
The definitive guide to crafting a series! From the Hunger Games Trilogy to the Jack Reacher series, from Harry Potter to Harry Dresden, there's no denying that writers--and readers--have caught series fever. But if you're contemplating writing a series, there are plenty of considerations you'll need to make first. Writing the Fiction Series is the complete guide to ensuring your series stays hot after the first, fourth, or even fifteenth book. Inside, you'll learn how to: Write a series that captures the hearts of readers and stands out in a sea of competition. Find the focus of your series, develop your idea, and plan ahead. Hone in on the two most important aspects of series writing: characters and consistency. Utilize a variety of series organization techniques, complete with downloadable worksheets and checklists. more
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The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and Beyond
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Donna Goldberg
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (2005, Jun 28th).
Pages: 288
Hands-on strategies for teaching your disorganized child how to organize for school success! The overstuffed backpack, the missing homework, the unused planner, the test he didn't know about. Sound familiar? When the disorganized child meets the departmentalized structure of middle school, everything can fall apart. Even the academically successful child will start to falter if she misses deadlines, loses textbooks, or can't get to class on time. This practical book is full of hands-on strategies for helping parents identify and teach organizational skills. Educational consultant Donna Goldberg has developed these methods by working with hundreds of students and in this book she provides: Assessments to gather information about your child's learning style, study habits, and school requirements Guidelines for taming that overstuffed binder and keeping it under control PACK -- a four-step plan for purging and reassembling a backpack or locker Instructions for organizing an at-home work space for the child who studies at a desk or the child who studies all over the house Ways to help your child graduate from telling time to managing time Special tips for kids with learning disabilities and kids who have two homes. more
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NCLEX-RN 2013-2014 (Kaplan Nclex-Rn Exam)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Kaplan
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (2013, Feb 5th).
Pages: 552
To become a registered nurse in the United States, nursing school graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). It is a computer-adaptive test with between 75 and 265 questions that can take up to 6 hours. Each year, around 200,000 nursing students take this exam. Strategies play an important role in passing the NCLEX-RN, which is a critical thinking test requiring students to go beyond simply recognizing facts. In this guide, test-takers will have access to the most effective methods available to guarantee a passing score. Kaplan guarantees that readers will pass using our guide.Kaplan NCLEX-RN is the only book to combine its unique strategy guide with a comprehensive review designed to meet the challenges of this rigorous exam, including: * 2 practice tests (one in the book and the second both on the CD-ROM and online)detailed answer explanations* In-depth analysis of NCLEX-RN question types* Review of alternate question types* 47-item sample of Kaplan's rigorous NCLEX-RN Question Bank onlineWith more of the most challenging questions and a bold, user-friendly design, Kaplan NCLEX-RN will make readers assured and confident on test day. more
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How to Settle a Simple Estate Without a Lawyer: The Complete Guide to Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Law Explained Simply (with Companion CD-ROM)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Linda C Ashar
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.; Pap/Cdr edition (2012, Dec 30th).
Pages: 288
When a loved one dies, we want to know that their final wishes were carried out as they had hoped. Being entrusted to carry out these wishes is an enormous responsibility, and one you may not fully understand. The title of executor is given to those who have been named to administer a will and handle the specifics involved with settling an estate. Many times, a loved one dies before the executor has time to learn what the title entails. Sometimes, this title is given to family members who have little or no experience with taxes, inheritance law, and probate, leaving someone who is already grieving feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Assuming they are not capable of performing these tasks alone, many people turn to an attorney to assist in the particulars, who in return charges them hefty fees. more
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NOOK HD: The Missing Manual (Missing Manuals)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Preston Gralla
Format: Paperback
Publisher: O'Reilly Media; Second Edition edition (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 688
You can do many things with NOOK HD right out of the box, but if you really want to get the most from your HD or HD+ tablet, start with this book. With clear instructions, full-color illustrations, and savvy advice from technology expert Preston Gralla, you’ll learn how to use email and the Web, watch movies and shows, play games, listen to music, and enjoy your personal ebook library.The important stuff you need to know:Relax with a book. Load your NOOK library with ebooks, comics, and interactive books for kids. Play with apps. Enjoy the games and apps everyone’s talking about. Go online. Browse the Web and check your email with built-in WiFi. Be social. Share books and recommendations with your NOOK Friends, and Facebook and Twitter contacts. more
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The Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0: 20th Anniversary Edition
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Robert Bringhurst
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Hartley and Marks Publishers; Fourth Edition edition (2013, Jan 15th).
Pages: 352
Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough revision and updating of the longest chapter, "Prowling the Specimen Books," and many other small but important updates based on things that are continually changing in the field. more
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Polymer Clay Master Class: Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Judy Belcher
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Potter Craft (2013, Jan 1st).
Pages: 160
Learn the Signature Techniques of Top Polymer Clay ArtistsPolymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you’ve always wanted to master, such as:• Creating with sculpture, canework, and imitative techniques• Altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint, and silk screening• Incorporating mixed media, such as metal, wood, and fiber• Designing using cold connections, hollow and lightweight forms, kinetic construction, and jewelry-finishing techniques• Pushing the boundaries of the Skinner Blend technique• Collaborating with fellow artists to open up new creative possibilitiesWith contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani, Sarah Shriver, and many others, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. more
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The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing Success
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Eric Kampmann
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Beaufort Books (2013, Feb 4th).
Pages: 160
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and there are more options for authors than ever before. Should you find an agent and search for a traditional publishing deal or consider self-publishing? Should you print hardcover copies or opt for an ebook-only launch? Should you hire a publicist? This easy-to-read, nuts-and-bolts guide covers everything from what to look for in a contract to how many copies to print.Some of the topics covered are choosing a publishing strategy, the editorial process, design, printing, sales and distribution, marketing and publicity. more
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