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The #1 bestselling trivia collection with bizarre facts to entertain you for hours, from the creator of YouTube’s RealLifeLore .   Where can I move to so that I’m never tempted by McDonald’s again? How far into the Pacific does Trump’s wall stretch? If Plato came back to life, what would he think of modern democracy? Why do all empires fail? Who decides what countries are allowed to participate in the Olympics? What makes Finland so great?   When you take the most absurd parts of history, science, economics, and geography, you end up with a pretty confusing picture of humanity. Why do we have borders, what’s the furthest you can get from the ocean, how do you qualify as a country, and why did Vikings wear those silly helmets? These are just a few of the strange questions that bounce around the head of YouTube sensation Joseph Pisenti, aka  RealLifeLore .   In his debut book, Pisenti explores the nonsensical humor of the universe with in-depth analysis of empires, economies, and ecosystems as he helps answer the ridiculous. Why, you ask? Because someone has to. Using line drawings, graphs, and charts, Pisenti not only details the absurd—he also provides explanations on why things are . . . and why they aren’t. |
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Whether you plan to study or work in Canada, this book will help you with the Expression Orale part to improve your overall score. This book contains more than 150 topics  that you might expect at the exam. Both sections are covered in this book  (Section A and Section B) . It includes handful advice so that you get the most out of this test and succeed. •  150 topics of TEF test for section A and section B •  Example sentences  for speaking test section A •  Example sentences  for speaking test section B • How to do it for each test •  Common mistakes & tips • Vocabulary list for Oral TEF test • 500 words  essential vocabulary Benefit from my  experience as a professional French tutor , specialized in oral and exam preparation. I helped  thousands of students  to improve their French and achieve their goal! To your success! |
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Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French-English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning French vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. |
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CONTENTS: 1. Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich 2. Benjamin Franklin - The Way to Wealth 3. Charles F. Haanel - The Master Key System 4. Florence Scovel Shinn - The Game of Life and How to Play it 5. Wallace D. Wattles - How to Get What You Want 6. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Rich 7. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Well 8. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Great 9. P.T. Barnum - The Art of Money Getting 10. Dale Carnegie - The Art of Public Speaking 11. James Allen - As A Man Thinketh 12. James Allen - From Poverty to Power 13. James Allen - Eight Pillars of Prosperity 14. James Allen - Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success 15. James Allen - Men and Systems 16. James Allen - Above Life's Turmoil 17. James Allen - The Life Triumphant 18. Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching 19. Khalil Gibran - The Prophet 20. Orison Swett Marden & Abner Bayley - An Iron Will 21. Orison Swett Marden - Ambition and Success 22. Orison Swett Marden - The Victorious Attitude 23. Orison Swett Marden - Architects of Fate; Or, Steps to Success and Power 24. Orison Swett Marden - Pushing to the Front 25. Orison Swett Marden - How to Succeed 26. Orison Swett Marden - Cheerfulness As a Life Power 27. Marcus Aurelius - Meditations 28. Henry Thomas Hamblin - Within You is the Power 29. William Crosbie Hunter - Dollars and Sense 30. William Crosbie Hunter - Evening Round-Up 31. Joseph Murphy - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind 32. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Self-Reliance 33. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Compensation 34. Henry H. Brown - Concentration: The Road to Success 35. Henry H. Brown - Dollars Want Me 36. Russell H. Conwell - Acres of Diamonds 37. Russell H. Conwell - The Key to Success 38. Russell H. Conwell - What You Can Do With Your Will Power 39. Russell H. Conwell - Every Man is Own University 40. William Atkinson - The Art of Logical Thinking 41. William Atkinson - The Psychology of Salesmanship 42. B.F. Austin - How to |
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You will never be lost for words in your travels around France again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in French with ease and confidence. Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don’t go anywhere without this little ebook – an essential guide to speaking and understanding French when travelling in France and French-speaking countries. Reviews Amazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: “They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though – which I couldn't do without – is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!” “Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood.” “Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful.” About the author Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 |
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Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (2010), by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger, is a guidebook for loved ones of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The book was originally published in 1998 and has sold more than half a million copies. Purchase this in-depth summary to learn more. |
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Fluo!‘s French Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-French & French-English) Dictionary, with over 40,000 lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Spanish or English, as well as professionals and translators.  |
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This is Tafsir Ibn Kathir Part 1 0f 30. This Part of the Qur'an covers Surah 1: Al Fatiha 001 to Surah 2: Al Baqarah 141. Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volume 1 to 30 gathers in one place all relevant information needed to make the Qur'an more understandable and easier to read  or study. Each of the 30 Parts of this Book collection consists of one Juz (or Part) of The Holy Quran. Each Juz is layed out as follows: 1. The Holy Quran in the beautiful Uthmanic Script for those who are able to read the Quran in Arabic.  2. An abridged english version of Tafsir Ibn Kathir that has been translated by a group of muslims under the supervision of Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri. In the Tafsir section of the book, I have provided transliteration of the Arabic text for those who are unable to read the Arabic script. This will give them a sample of the sound of the original Arabic Qur'an, which they could not otherwise comprehend from reading the English meaning only. 3. The meaning of the qur'an in English (translated by Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali, Ph.D. and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan) We hope that by doing this an ordinary English-speaker will be able to pick up a copy of this book and study and comprehend The Glorious Qur'an in a way that is acceptable to the understanding of the Rightly-guided Muslim Ummah (Community) |
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Buon giorno ! From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Italy. Rick Steves offers well-tested Italian words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations. Inside you'll find: Key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling An English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary Tips for small talk and local lingo with Rick's signature sense of humor A tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel (no internet connection required!) Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves Italian Phrase Book is an essential item for any traveler's pocket. |
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The must-read summary of David Mattson's book: “The Sandler Rules: 49 Timeless Selling Principles and How to Apply Them”. This complete summary of the ideas from "The Sandler Rules" explains the rules of efficient selling originally introduced by David H. Sandler and exposes how you can use them to improve your sales skills. In this useful summary, you will find, amongst other things, an explanation of the three ego states present in each person and an outline of the 49 rules that will help you to manage these ego states in your potential client: you will be able to sell more, better, and more quickly.  Added-value of this summary: • Save time  • Understand the key concepts • Expand your sales skills To learn more, read "The Sandler Rules" and discover the secrets used by the world's most successful sales people! |
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Facsimile of the original 1929 book. From the original 1929 promotion, Robert Ripley describes the land where rain has fallen for a million years; here he talks with you about the Ever-Standing Men and the Upside-Down Men of Benares. Sport enthusiasts will prick up their ears at the queer tales told by the man who it is said can answer more questions on sports than any other living man. All these stores, all these marvelous adventuring into the countries of the fantastically true are lavishly illustrated with a multitude of those vivid cartoons which are followed eagerly every night in the New York Evening Post and more than 100 other newspapers. You will find your old favorites-and some new puzzlers which Mr. Ripley has uncorked now for the first time. Believe It Or Not this volume contains a thousand new things under the sun! |
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Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audio featuring speakers of English as a first language, all available on the free English for Everyone website and app. Whether you need to learn English for work, study, travel, or relocation, English for Everyone: Everyday English is the perfect companion to help you take your English skills to the next level. |
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This dictionary contains around 130,000 French terms with their English translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms. The terms are translated from French to English. If you need translations from English to French, then the companion volume The Great Dictionary English - French is recommended. |
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Ready To Learn The French Language quickly and in a practical way with exciting short novels? It is no secret that language proficiency grows through practice. The more you practice a foreign language, the more comfortable you will become with it. For beginner French speakers, it is important not only to expand your vocabulary, but also to build confidence in your ability to speak, read, and master the language. The 21 captivating French stories in this book (I have included one bonus story at the end) have been carefully crafted for new French speakers to help with learning new words and phrases, while also strengthening your confidence by reinforcing what you already know. Did you realize that you are already prepared to read short stories in French? Many of us have spent so much time repeating sentences and conjugating verbs while studying a new language that we haven't realized that we can assemble that knowledge to read and understand entire stories. So, how should you use this book? It is best to start at the beginning, as the stories in this book will get progressively more sophisticated. Each story comes with a series of questions in French to gauge your comprehension of the story, as well as a glossary of some new words or terms that were introduced in that story. If you have trouble understanding any of the questions in French, refer back to the glossary for help. Words and phrases in the questions that could be confusing are defined in the glossary as well. Each story is also followed by a short synopsis in English for readers who want to make sure they have understood the story's meaning. We recommend that you read each story—using the glossary definitions if necessary—and then answer the questions. You should refer to the English summaries of the stories only after you have answered the questions. The summaries are a great way to check your answers and determine how well you have understood the material, but it is important to try challenging yourself to understand the French. Get your copy now |
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From the bestselling author of Get Organized : S imple and ingenious techniques to improve your memory and retain information for a lifetime. Want to remember more of what you read, perform better on tests, or just be able to find your car keys? Ron Fry’s effective system has helped thousands of people improve their memory by adapting today’s best memorization techniques to their own needs. Packed with quizzes designed to pinpoint your specific trouble spots—as well as proven strategies for any memory-based task—this is the only book you need to start improving your memory for a lifetime.   Discover:The fundamental principles of memoryTests to evaluate and increase your memoryThe latest techniques and proven formulas for memory developmentWays to identify the areas that need improvementMemory-retention formulas for those with specific challenges, such as ADDWhat strategies work best for each situation  Improve Your Memory offers a system that is useful, practical, flexible, and adaptable—for work, school, and everyday life.   |
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6 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write a Novel, How to Write a Screenplay, Outlining, Story Structure, Plotting and Character Development! Book 1) How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step | Essential Romance Novel, Mystery Novel and Fantasy Novel Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Struggling as an Author? Do you have an amazing story in mind, but you can’t get it down on paper? You’ve got the idea and the characters but soon run out of steam? Perhaps you are a beginner and need help putting it all together. Whatever your reason, this book helps to unlock the secrets of novel writing in simple-to-follow ways that will  bring significant results fast . Book 2) How to Write a Screenplay: Step-by-Step | Essential Screenplay Format, Scriptwriter and Modern Screenplay Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Publishing Screenplays Whether you’ve got a completed script, or need help off the starting-blocks, getting a Screenplay formatted correctly to catch the eye of producers is no easy task. A little, professional advice goes a long way, and  How to Write a Screenplay  delivers large, for those with big screen aspirations ! Book 3) Outlining: Step-by-Step | Essential Chapter Outline, Fiction and Nonfiction Outlining Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Is Your Novel Losing the Plot? Sometimes we can be too close to a story to see clearly. If you find that you begin to change the plot midway, or struggle to think of one at all,  this book deals specifically with keeping you on track to create compelling plot outlines  your readers will love. Book 4) Story Structure: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Building, Story Development and Suspense Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Shape Your Story Like a Pro If you have a phenomenal story to tell but find you can’t quite make it flow or form in a natural, yet moving way,  Story Structure  will transform your approach to writing and make your novel a compelling and addictive read. Crammed full of tricks and tips  to help both beginner and advanced authors complete their books in an enticing way. Book 5) Plotting: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Plotting, Conflict Writing and Plotline Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Your 'Why' for Writing, Will Also Be Their 'Why' for Reading Are you struggling to take your story to the next level? Would you like to know the best ways to create intrigue and have your readers rave about your book?  Plotting  is a step-by-step guide that takes you through the process of developing compelling plots from beginning to end. With  tips and tricks taken straight from professional writers , the novelist will learn how to use plotlines for maximum effect, while retaining creative freedom. Book 6) Character Development: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Character Creation, Character Expression and Character Building Tricks Any Writer Can Learn Need to Breathe Life into Your Characters? You may have a great story but if your characters are flat and uninteresting your readers will find your story dull. If your lead protagonist isn’t generating empathy, then no one cares what happens to them.  Character Development   covers every aspect of character building ; from developing charismatic and believable people, to making sure they work holistically to drive the narrative forward in realistic ways. You have made an excellent decision by choosing to learn more about writing. So, don't delay it any longer. Take this opportunity and purchase your copy today. Order "Writing: Step-by-Step" Now! |
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Your best first reference to the French language As you begin studying the French language, you must have a reliable bilingual dictionary with the basic words you need, not the advanced terms you don't. With McGraw-Hill's French Student Dictionary you'll find what you need quickly and easily--without being overwhelmed with text. This book features: 3,500 essential words, each with grammatical information, easy-to-use pronunciation guide, verb conjugation (when appropriate), and an example sentence Numerous subentries to explain shades of meaning and idiomatic expressions related to the principal entries A collection of grammar tips and hints, including common mistakes to avoid Helpful appendices of useful information such as common names in French, weights and measures, maps, numbers, and more Begin your language learning with the authoritative McGraw-Hill's French Student Dictionary at your side. It provides a perfect complement to your French studies. |
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Organized by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all Spanish language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, Spanish/English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of Spanish vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning Spanish vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. |
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Bienvenue dans le livre " Histoires en Anglais pour Débutants ". Cette collection unique contient 40 histoires soigneusement sélectionnées pour vous aider à apprendre l'anglais. Chaque histoire est traduite en français, ce qui facilite la compréhension et le suivi de l'intrigue. De plus, après chaque histoire, vous trouverez des exercices avec des réponses pour vous aider à renforcer les connaissances acquises. Les histoires de ce livre varient en thèmes et en niveaux de difficulté, mais elles sont toutes adaptées au niveau débutant. Vous y trouverez des histoires de la vie quotidienne ainsi que des aventures plus palpitantes. Chaque histoire vise à développer votre connaissance de la langue anglaise de manière agréable et engageante. Les exercices qui accompagnent chaque histoire sont conçus pour tester votre compréhension du texte et vous aider à apprendre de nouveaux mots et structures grammaticales. Grâce à eux, vous pourrez développer systématiquement vos compétences linguistiques. J'espère que ce livre deviendra pour vous non seulement un outil d'apprentissage, mais aussi une source de joie et de satisfaction dans la découverte d'une nouvelle langue. Good luck and happy reading! |
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Celebrate 100 years of Ripley's Believe It or Not! with 100 of our best stories! Rediscover everything, from amazing people like famous half-man Johnny Eck to unbelievable animals like Mike the headless chicken and absolutely incredible stories like the the jockey who died while finishing first in a horse race and more. With spectacular photos and in-depth stories, everyone will find something old and something new to believe...or not! |
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Alice and Julia, two Americans, are going to Paris to see Madame Blanche de Monceau, Julia's French cousin. The day after they arrive, Madame de Monceau is found dead in her wine cellar. This easy French mystery includes a story in French, a complete English translation, and tons of fun exercises. Chapitre 1 —    Silence, monsieur ! ordonne Julia. Nous ne sommes pas dans votre salon. Nous sommes dans une bibliothèque ! Julia travaille avec moi à la bibliothèque principale de la ville de Houston au Texas. Nous nous connaissons depuis plus de dix ans. Julia est ma collègue et mon amie. Julia est grande. Ses cheveux sont bleus et souvent attachés avec un bandana. Elle adore porter des shorts pour montrer ses jambes couvertes de tatouages. —    Parlez moins fort, monsieur, répète Julia. Il y a des personnes qui travaillent ici. Ce n'est pas possible ! Julia a dans les mains la biographie d'une de ses auteures préférées : Simone de Beauvoir.  Elle me regarde et elle lève les yeux au ciel. —    Ce sont toujours les hommes qui parlent fort ici. Tu as remarqué, Alice ? Je ne dis rien car je pense que tout le monde, les femmes, les hommes, les jeunes, les vieux parlent souvent fort dans cette bibliothèque. Je pousse un petit chariot en métal rempli de livres que je dois mettre dans la section Mystères. C'est ma section favorite. Ces livres sont neufs. Ils viennent d'arriver à la bibliothèque. J'ai hâte de les lire. —    Alice, on peut manger ensemble ce midi ? me demande-t-elle. —    Avec plaisir, chère collègue, je lui réponds en regardant ma montre. Il est presque 11 heures 15 et j'ai déjà faim. —    Alors, rendez-vous dans la salle de pause dans 10 minutes. Je lève mon pouce pour signifier que je suis d'accord et je recommence à pousser mon petit chariot. J'aimerais être dans mon appartement, sur mon fauteuil, un mystère entre les mains et un verre de vin à côté de moi. Le bonheur ! Je passe devant la section des livres féministes. Je regarde Julia. Elle met de l'ordre dans les livres de Margaret Atwood. —    À tout de suite, je lui dis. —    Alice, j'ai reçu un mail bizarre hier. Je voudrais te le montrer. Tu vas me dire ce que tu en penses. —    Il est à quel sujet ? je lui demande. —    C'est le mail d'une cousine que je ne connais pas. Elle habite à Paris. —    Oh là là, c'est intrigant. Je ne le sais pas encore mais ce mail va nous emmener à Paris sur la scène d'un crime très français. |
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La lingua che veniva parlata anticamente nel Lazio e che divenne la lingua ufficiale dell'Impero Romano, parlata in gran parte dell'Europa e dell'Africa settentrionale.  I mini-ebook di Passerino Editore sono guide agili, essenziali e complete, per orientarsi nella storia del mondo. A cura di Antonio Ferraiuolo.  |
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A level 5 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Peter Hawkins. When Carruthers joins his friend Arthur Davies on his yacht Dulcibella, he is expecting a pleasant sailing holiday in the Baltic Sea. But the holiday turns into an adventure of a different kind. He and Davies soon find themselves sailing in the stormy waters of the North Sea, exploring the channels and sandbanks around the German Frisian Islands, and looking for a secret – a secret that could mean great danger for England. Erskine Childers’ novel, published in 1903, was the first great modern spy story, and is still as exciting to read today as it was a hundred years ago. |
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Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!   With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it’s mixing up affect and effect ; blatant and flagrant ; or disinterested and uninterested , or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete / discreet or principal / principle .   Other notes tackle such classic irritants as hopefully , impact , and aggravate , as well as problematic words like peruse and presently .   A great read for anyone who cares about getting it right, 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses can help keep writers and speakers on the up-and-up!   |
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Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to:  • Streamline and maximize your study time  • Conquer procrastination  • Absorb the material quickly and effectively  • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not  • Target the paper topics that wow professors  • Provide A+ answers on exams  • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class. |
