My Reading Life

Written by Pat Conroy

Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: November 2, 2010
Price: $14.99

Bestselling author Pat Conroy acknowledges the books that have shaped him and celebrates the profound effect reading has had on his life.

Pat Conroy, the beloved American storyteller, is a voracious reader. Starting as a childhood passion that bloomed into a life-long companion, reading has been Conroy’s portal to the world... Read more >

Good Prose
The Art of Nonfiction
Written by Tracy Kidder and Richard Todd

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: January 15, 2013
Price: $13.99

Good Prose is an inspiring book about writing—about the creation of good prose—and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship. The story begins in 1973, in the offices of The Atlantic Monthly, in Boston, where a young freelance writer named Tracy Kidder came looking for an assignment. Richard Todd... Read more >

Living Language German, Essential Edition
Beginner course, including coursebook, 3 audio CDs, and free online learning
Written by Living Language

Format: Package, 256 pages
On Sale: August 9, 2011
Price: $22.99

The Essential package is a unique multimedia introduction to French.
 
At the core of Essential German is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words... Read more >

Fifth Grade Super Reading Success (Sylvan Super Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: March 31, 2009
Price: $18.99

Good reading and writing skills are essential not only for fifth-grade academic success, but also for lifelong achievement. The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities and exercises in this 3-in-1 Super Workbook will help your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead. Best of all, they’ll have lots of fun doing it!

Here’s a... Read more >

The Elements of Journalism
What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect, Completely Updated and Revised
Written by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2007
Price: $14.00

The Book That Every Citizen and Journalist Should Read

“What this book does better than any single book on media history, ethics, or practice is
weave . . . [together] why media audiences have fled and why new technology and megacorporate ownership are putting good journalism at risk.” —Rasmi Simhan, Boston Globe

“Kovach... Read more >

Censored 2013
The Top Censored Stories and Media Analysis of 2011-2012
Edited by Mickey Huff
Illustrated by Khalil Bendib
Contribution by Project Censored

Format: Trade Paperback, 464 pages
On Sale: November 6, 2012
Price: $19.95

Every year since 1976, Project Censored, our nation's oldest news-monitoring group--a university-wide project at Sonoma State University founded by Carl Jensen, directed for many years by Peter Phillips, and now under the leadership of Mickey Huff--has produced a Top-25 list of underreported news stories and a book, Censored, dedicated to the stories that ought... Read more >

Living Language English, Essential Edition (ESL/ELL)
Beginner course, including coursebook, 3 audio CDs, and free online learning
Written by Living Language and Erin Quirk

Format: Package, 256 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2012
Price: $22.99

English, Essential Edition is a unique multimedia introduction to English for speakers of any language.
 
At the core of English, Essential Edition is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just... Read more >

Fourth Grade Super Reading Success (Sylvan Super Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: January 6, 2009
Price: $18.99

Good reading skills are essential not only for fourth-grade academic success, but also for lifelong learning. The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities and exercises in this 3-in-1 SuperWorkbook will help your children catch up, keep up, and get ahead.

Best of all, they’ll have lots of fun doing it!

SPELLING SUCCESS

WORD SEARCH -- Fun games... Read more >

Third Grade Vocabulary Success (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 6, 2009
Price: $12.99

Solid vocabulary knowledge not only prepares third-graders for academic success–it makes them stronger readers. The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities and exercises in this workbook will help your children catch up, keep up, and get ahead.

Best of all, they’ll have lots of fun doing it! Some of the great features you’ll find inside... Read more >

Living Language Japanese, Complete Edition
Beginner through advanced course, including 3 coursebooks, 9 audio CDs, Japanese reading & writing guide, and free online learning
Written by Living Language

Format: Package, 256 pages
On Sale: February 7, 2012
Price: $49.99

Complete Japanese is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient package.
 
At the core of Complete Japanese is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can... Read more >