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More Word Smart by Princeton Review

2012-08-14T00:30:00-05:00

More Word Smart
Written by Princeton Review

eBook, 400 pages | Princeton Review | Study Aids - Study Guides; Language Arts - Vocabulary | $9.99 | 978-0-307-94505-1 (0-307-94505-7)

Build a More Impressive Vocabulary.

Did you know that:

   • The word "noisome" has nothing whatsoever to do with noise?
   • "Ordinance" and "ordnance" have two distinct meanings?
   • An "errant" fool is a fool who is lost, while an "arrant" fool is one whose foolishness is obvious?

If any of these facts caught you by surprise, then you need More Word Smart. More than one million people improved their vocabulary with the original Word Smart, but an educated and powerful vocabulary doesn’t stop growing with one book! All of words featured in More Word Smart belong in an impressive vocabulary. Learning and using these words effectively can help you get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work.
　
MORE WORD SMART has been cross-linked for easy e-reader navigation & viewing, and includes:
   •  A rigorous emphasis on correct pronunciation
   • Specialized chapters that highlight vocabulary from classic literature, law, and religion
   • A guide to frequently occurring usage errors in written English
   • Two chapters focusing on the words frequently found on the SAT and other standardized tests

Word Smart, 5th Edition by Princeton Review

2012-08-14T00:30:00-05:00

Word Smart, 5th Edition
Written by Princeton Review

eBook, 400 pages | Princeton Review | Study Aids - Study Guides; Language Arts - Vocabulary | $9.99 | 978-0-307-94503-7 (0-307-94503-0)

Let your vocabulary speak for itself.

Knowing which words to use and how to use them is key to communicating accurately and effectively. That’s why more than one million people have used Word Smart to improve their vocabularies! This updated 5th edition defines and explains more than 1,400 need-to-know vocabulary words.

To create this book, the Princeton Review analyzed newspapers from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal, magazines from Time to Scientific American, and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse.

This updated edition of Word Smart is linked for easy e-reader navigation, and gives you the most important words you need to know to get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work.

WORD SMART, 5th EDITION include more than 1,400 words covering:
• Common usage errors
• The most frequently tested words on standardized tests
• Foreign phrases and abbreviations
• Terms you need to know to understand finance, science, and the arts

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition by Princeton Review

2012-07-03T00:30:00-05:00

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition
Written by Princeton Review

Trade Paperback, 320 pages | Princeton Review | Medical - Anatomy; Study Aids - Study Guides; Medical | $19.99 | 978-0-375-76289-5 (0-375-76289-2)

An Easier and Better Way to Learn Anatomy.

The human body is wondrously complex, with 700 muscles, 206 bones, and countless cells and tissues ... but studying and remembering all of them can be overwhelming!

Instead of rote memorization, the Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition helps you take an interactive approach to learning anatomy through coloring. Not only can this take less time than memorizing from textbooks and flashcards, but the process thoroughly fixes anatomical concepts in your mind for easier visual recall later.

The Anatomy Coloring Workbook includes:

   • 126 coloring plates, each with one or more easy-to-follow diagrams showing sharp, precise renderings of anatomical structures
   •  Full-length explanations of the pictured structures and anatomical concepts to accompany each coloring lesson
   • An introductory section on terminology to get you started and coloring suggestions to assist you
   • A glossary of common anatomical terms for quick reference

The 126 plates in the book are organized into the following sections:

   • Introduction to Anatomy & the Ingumentary System (6 plates)
   • The Skeletal System (19 plates)
   • The Muscular System (19 plates)
   • The Nervous System (26 plates)
   • The Endocrine System (7 plates)
   • The Circulatory System (17 plates)
   • The Lymphatic System (5 plates)
   • The Digestive System (9 plates)
   • The Respiratory System (5 plates)
   • The Urinary System (4 plates)
   • The Reproductive System (9 plates)

An invaluable resource for students of anatomy, physiology, biology, psychology, nursing, medical technology, health administration, fitness education, nutrition, art, and others, the Anatomy Coloring Workbook will help make your studies a cinch.

More Word Smart by Princeton Review

2012-07-03T00:30:00-05:00

More Word Smart
Written by Princeton Review

Trade Paperback, 400 pages | Princeton Review | Study Aids - Study Guides; Language Arts - Vocabulary | $13.99 | 978-0-307-94504-4 (0-307-94504-9)

Build a More Impressive Vocabulary.

Did you know that:

   • The word "noisome" has nothing whatsoever to do with noise?
   • "Ordinance" and "ordnance" have two distinct meanings?
   • An "errant" fool is a fool who is lost, while an "arrant" fool is one whose foolishness is obvious?

If any of these facts caught you by surprise, then you need More Word Smart. More than one million people improved their vocabulary with the original Word Smart, but an educated and powerful vocabulary doesn’t stop growing with one book! All of words featured in More Word Smart belong in an impressive vocabulary. Learning and using these words effectively can help you get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work.
　
MORE WORD SMART includes:
   •  A rigorous emphasis on correct pronunciation
   • Specialized chapters that highlight vocabulary from classic literature, law, and religion
   • A guide to frequently occurring usage errors in written English
   • Two chapters focusing on the words frequently found on the SAT and other standardized tests

Word Smart, 5th Edition by Princeton Review

2012-07-03T00:30:00-05:00

Word Smart, 5th Edition
Written by Princeton Review

Trade Paperback, 400 pages | Princeton Review | Study Aids - Study Guides; Language Arts - Vocabulary | $13.99 | 978-0-307-94502-0 (0-307-94502-2)

Let your vocabulary speak for itself.

Knowing which words to use and how to use them is key to communicating accurately and effectively. That’s why more than one million people have used Word Smart to improve their vocabularies! This updated 5th edition defines and explains more than 1,400 need-to-know vocabulary words.

To create this book, the Princeton Review analyzed newspapers from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal, magazines from Time to Scientific American, and books from current bestsellers to classics. We also combed through the SAT and other standardized tests to determine which words are tested most frequently. We sifted out the words that most people know, and focused on words that most people misunderstand or misuse.

This updated edition of Word Smart gives you the most important words you need to know to get better grades, score higher on tests, and communicate more confidently at work.

WORD SMART, 5th EDITION include more than 1,400 words covering:
• Common usage errors
• The most frequently tested words on standardized tests
• Foreign phrases and abbreviations
• Terms you need to know to understand finance, science, and the arts

Study Smart, Study Less by Anne Crossman

2011-07-05T00:30:00-05:00

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
Written by Anne Crossman

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Ten Speed Press | Education - Study Skills; Study Aids - Study Guides; Education - Students & Student Life | $10.99 | 978-1-60774-000-1 (1-60774-000-1)

Reap the rewards of a higher GPA without sacrificing your sanity or your social life!

If “I studied all night and I still didn’t ace the test” is your mantra, this witty study guide will help you pinpoint your personal learning style, prevent study mishaps, and work to your strengths. Using the best research on memory and the brain, Study Smart, Study Less offers easy techniques to help you:

• absorb info quickly
• remember it accurately
• create a successful study space
• put together a productive study group
• use interactive games to master tough material
• identify pitfalls—and avoid falling into them
• and stop overstudying (no—this isn’t a typo)

By learning how to learn, you’ll not only feel smarter, you’ll be smarter.

Study Smart, Study Less by Anne Crossman

2011-07-05T00:30:00-05:00

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
Written by Anne Crossman

eBook, 128 pages | Ten Speed Press | Education - Study Skills; Study Aids - Study Guides; Education - Students & Student Life | $7.99 | 978-1-60774-046-9 (1-60774-046-X)

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Teaching with Voices of a People's History of the United States by Gayle Olson-Raymer

2011-04-05T00:30:00-05:00

Teaching with Voices of a People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove
Written by Gayle Olson-Raymer

Trade Paperback, 304 pages | Seven Stories Press | Study Aids - Study Guides; History - Social History | $21.00 | 978-1-58322-934-7 (1-58322-934-5)

Voices of a People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove is a symphony of our nation's original voices, an embodiment of the power of civil disobedience and dissent wherein lies our nation's true spirit of defiance and resilience.
In this teaching guide, Gayle Olson-Raymer provides insight into how to use this remarkable anthology in the classroom, including discussion, exam, and essay questions, creative ideas for in-class activities and group projects, and suggestions for teaching Voices alongside Zinn's A People’s History of the United States.
With selected chapters written by Humboldt County AP teachers Jack Bareilles (McKinleyville High School), Natalia Boettcher (South Fork High School), Mike Benbow (Fortuna High School), Ron Perry (Eureka High School), Robin Pickering, Jennifer Rosebrook (Arcata High School), Colby Smart (Ferndale High School), and Robert Standish (South Fork High School)

Random House New Releases - Study Aids - Study Guides

More Word Smart by Princeton Review

More Word Smart Written by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition Written by Princeton Review

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition by Princeton Review

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition Written by Princeton Review

More Word Smart by Princeton Review

More Word Smart Written by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition Written by Princeton Review

Study Smart, Study Less by Anne Crossman

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study PersonaWritten by Anne Crossman

Study Smart, Study Less by Anne Crossman

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study PersonaWritten by Anne Crossman

Teaching with Voices of a People's History of the United States by Gayle Olson-Raymer

Teaching with Voices of a People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn and Anthony ArnoveWritten by Gayle Olson-Raymer

More Word Smart
Written by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition
Written by Princeton Review

Anatomy Coloring Workbook, 3rd Edition
Written by Princeton Review

More Word Smart
Written by Princeton Review

Word Smart, 5th Edition
Written by Princeton Review

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
Written by Anne Crossman

Study Smart, Study Less Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
Written by Anne Crossman

Teaching with Voices of a People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove
Written by Gayle Olson-Raymer