Essays that Worked for Medical Schools

Written by Ballantine

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: July 29, 2003
Price: $13.95

Discover why admissions officers from the nation’s top medical schools selected these essays of worthy applicants

With only a limited number of spaces available every year to the thousands of
qualified applicants to the nation’s top medical schools, a serious candidate must find
a way to set himself or herself apart from the crowd... Read more >

The Power of Their Ideas
Lessons for America from a Small School in Harlem
Written by Deborah Meier

Format: eBook
On Sale: August 16, 2002
Price: $17.00

Teaching the lessons of New York's most famous public school, Deborah Meier provides a widely acclaimed vision for the future of public education. With a new preface reflecting on the school's continuing success.


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Sleeping on the Wing
An Anthology of Modern Poetry with Essays on Reading and Writing
Written by Kenneth Koch and Kate Farrell

Format: eBook, 336 pages
On Sale: February 8, 2012
Price: $11.99

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Homeschooling: The Teen Years
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old
Written by Cafi Cohen

Format: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
On Sale: May 11, 2000
Price: $17.99

Discover the Rewards of Homeschooling Your Teen
·Create unlimited learning on a limited budget
·Discover teaching methods for teens with different learning styles
·Utilize the best resources and technology
·Prepare your teen for college, career, and adult life
The teen years can be the most exciting time in your child's life. He or... Read more >

Getting the Best Out of College, Revised and Updated
Insider Advice for Success from a Professor, a Dean, and a Recent Grad
Written by Peter Feaver, Sue Wasiolek and Anne Crossman

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: April 17, 2012
Price: $14.99

An insider’s guide that shows ambitious students how to optimize their college career, completely revised and updated for today’s academic landscape.

I WISH I’D KNOWN THAT IN COLLEGE
Your time as an undergrad has the potential to be incredibly fun, rewarding, and life changing in ways you may not yet even imagine–that is... Read more >

Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Revised 3rd Edition
Empowering Your Teens and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting
Written by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott

Format: eBook, 272 pages
On Sale: August 14, 2012
Price: $12.99

A Positive Approach To Raising Happy, Healthy and Mature Teenagers
 
Adolescence can be a time of great stress and turmoil—not only for kids going through it, but for their parents as well. It’s normal for teens to explore a new sense of freedom and to redefine the ways in which they relate... Read more >

Speak American
A Survival Guide to the Language and Culture of the U.S.A.
Written by Dileri Borunda Johnston

Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: April 25, 2000
Price: $8.99

Imagine that you're from England, or India, or Hong Kong, and your English is impeccable. But when you travel to America, you get a funny look when you tell a colleague,"I'll knock you up tomorrow at half-eight." And you can't find bangers on a single restaurant menu.

You feel like you speak... Read more >

Home Learning Year by Year
How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School
Written by Rebecca Rupp

Format: eBook, 432 pages
On Sale: February 4, 2009
Price: $13.99

Finally, homeschoolers have a comprehensive guide to designing a homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts. , Rebecca Rupp presents a structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school. Based on... Read more >

The New Global Student
Skip the SAT, Save Thousands on Tuition, and Get a Truly International Education
Written by Maya Frost

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $14.95

Good-bye, Old School. Hello, Bold School!

In 2005, Maya Frost and her husband sold everything and left their suburban American lifestyle behind in order to have an adventure abroad. The tricky part: they had to shepherd their four teenage daughters through high school and into college. This hilarious and conspiratorial how-to handbook... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: July 5, 2011
Price: $7.99

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...

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