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1	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association more books like this by American Psychological Society (Creator) add to wishlist "The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Craft of Research more books like this by Wayne C Booth, Gregory G Colomb, Joseph M Williams add to wishlist This is a practical, comprehensive guide to planning, conducting, and reporting research of any kind for students at all levels, in any field. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.57! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark more books like this by Carl Sagan add to wishlist Scientist Dr Carl Sagan argues that modern tales of the paranormal, such as alien abduction stories, are in fact simply a modern version of fairy tales and only exist in the mind, and asserts that these accounts come from a potentially hazardous lack of scientific thought and knowledge, a situation which he feels should be remedied. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $9.37! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Elements of Moral Philosophy more books like this by James Rachels add to wishlist Socrates said that moral philosophy deals with "no small matter, but how we ought to live." This book is a lively, readable, and succinct contribution to that subject. In clear language, and with an emphasis on the practical application of moral philosophical theory to contemporary life, Rachels provides a stimulating introduction to the field of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.25! \| first editions
5	Practical Research: Planning and Design more books like this by Paul D Leedy add to wishlist For a wide variety of graduate or advanced undergraduate research courses. Written in uncommonly engaging, lucid, and elegant prose, this text is an "understand-it-yourself, do-it-yourself" manual designed to help research students in any discipline understand the fundamental structure of quality research and the methodical process that leads to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.00! \| SVS
6	The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference more books like this by Malcolm Gladwell (Read by) add to wishlist "The Tipping Point" is the biography of an idea, and the idea is quite simple: that many of the problems we face - from murder to teenage delinquency to traffic jams - behave like epidemics. They aren't linear phenomena in the sense that they steadily and predictably change according to the level of effort brought to bear against them. They are ... see all copies from $4.79! new only from $7.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Pocket Ref more books like this by T Glover add to wishlist All the reference information anyone needs on virtually any subject is right at their fingertips in this handy pocket-sized guide. Its tables, drawings, charts, lists, and formulas cover virtually every practical topic and fact imaginable. Provides more than 3,000 conversion factors and useful general data. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.66! \| SVS
8	Short Guide to Writing about Biology more books like this by Jan A Pechenik add to wishlist This best-selling writing guide teaches students to think as biologists and to express that thinking clearly and concisely through their writing. Starting with a macro focus on general writing matters and moving to a micro focus on specific types of writing in biology, this brief, supplemental guide provides students with all the tools they'll ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	A Short History of Nearly Everything more books like this by Bill Bryson add to wishlist In this book, bestsellling author Bill Bryson confronts his greatest challenge: to understand--and, if possible, answer--the oldest, biggest questions posed about the universe, everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. High school & older. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $10.47! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide more books like this by Barbara Janson Cohen add to wishlist Both you and your students will love this text's organization and easy-to-read style! Now in its Third Edition, this richly illustrated guide serves as a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology. It provides extensive coverage of those terms relating to normal structure and function, disorders, diagnosis and treatment. Numerous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Countries and Concepts: Politics, Geography, Culture more books like this by Michael G Roskin add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in comparative politics. Providing country-by-country studies of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran, Countries and Concepts highlights points that can apply to many countries for comparative analysis and covers key countries with greater depth than any other text. The 9th edition of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.45! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	A dictionary of symbols more books like this by Juan Eduardo Cirlot add to wishlist The unvarying essential meanings of around 1,000 symbols and symbolic themes commonly found in the art, literature and thought of all cultures through the ages are clarified. see all copies from $2.60! new only from $12.17! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge more books like this by Edward Osborne Wilson add to wishlist Harvard scientist Edward O. Wilson argues that the entire world is orderly and can be explained by a number of natural laws. Wilson maintains that the ideas and goals of the Enlightenment have not been discredited and, in fact, are surging back to life. see all copies from $2.48! new only from $8.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Microbe hunters more books like this by Paul De Kruif add to wishlist From the top of today's news, where reoprts of Ebola and HIV loom large, comes the story of microbes, bacteria, and how disease shaoes our everyday lives and society thrives. The superheroes in this scheme are the scientists, bacteriologists, doctors, and medical technicians who wage active war against bacteria. The new Introduction to this book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.55! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Mastering APA Style: Student's Workbook and Training Guide more books like this by Harold Gelfand, Charles J Walker add to wishlist This workbook, updated for use with the fifth edition of the "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association", is designed to help students to improve their writing skills. The resource contains groups of instructional exercises on various aspects and features of the "Publication Manual", including references and citations, grammar, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.08! \| SVS
16 view cover	Practice of Social Research more books like this by Earl Robert Babbie add to wishlist Earl Babbie's "The Practice of Social Research" is one of the most successful general research method books in the USA. Revised for the eighth time, the book offers comprehensive coverage of the main methodological approaches used in the social sciences; detailed discussions of specific methods and techniques used in such areas as sampling, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Atlas of the North American Indian more books like this by Carl Waldman add to wishlist "Atlas of the North American Indian, Third Edition" chronicles the travel and experiences of Native Americans from the first voyage to North America to the present day. This new edition now features a bold full-color format and is bolstered by more than 120 full-color, detailed maps that cover important locations for American Indians, as well as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.95! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Discovering Computers: Fundamentals more books like this by Gary B Shelly, Misty E Vermaat add to wishlist Students are guided through the latest trends in computer concepts and technology in an exciting and easy-to-follow format. Updated for currency, this book and the robust Online Companion provides students with the most up-to-date information on the latest technology in today's digital world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges more books like this by Charles Hauss add to wishlist Balancing theory with application and featuring an exciting full-colour design and engaging, student-friendly writing style, Dr. Hauss' "Comparative Politics" is the best-selling comprehensive text for "Introduction to Comparative Politics". The book uses a unique theme - Domestic Responses to Global Challenges - to introduce key concepts and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Social Work Dictionary more books like this by Professor Robert L Barker add to wishlist The highly acclaimed "Social Work Dictionary" gains even more distinction with its new, updated third edition. The latest release of this NASW Press best-seller provides 5,000 succinct, comprehensive definitions. There are nearly 1,500 new listings, including updated names of government agencies, disorders covered in DSM-IV & terms from the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $32.33! \| SVS
21 view cover	Full House: The Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin more books like this by Stephen Jay Gould add to wishlist This title shapes a unified and rational picture of nature, history, and life that is often at odds with what we intuitively 'know' to be true. The book asks the reader to reconceptualize their view of natural reality in a fundamental way. Just as a full house in poker expresses an excellence of all parts together, fortuitous in origin but shaped ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Robert's rules of order more books like this by Henry M Robert, III add to wishlist The classic work on parliamentary procedure in a masterful new presentation. The 1990, ninth edition, of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised is the only currently authoritative volume to contain the complete Roberts Rules of Order subject matter. It has been totally reset and redesigned for easier use. This ninth edition supersedes all previous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Political Science Research Methods more books like this by Janet Buttolph Johnson add to wishlist Teaches students to effectively evaluate the research of others and learn how to conduct their ownWhen exposing students to political science's most important research methods, comprehensive coverage as well as clear and straightforward language are paramount. In the trusted tradition of previous editions, this new fifth edition covers all of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.22!
24 view cover	Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology more books like this by Michael G Maxfield add to wishlist This volume explores research methods for criminal justice and criminology. Topics covered include: crime, criminal justice and scientific inquiry; theory and criminal justice research; causation and validity; and general issues in research design. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	Comparative Politics Today: A World View more books like this by Gabriel Abraham Almond (Editor) add to wishlist Comparative Politics Today is the text that helped define the discipline of comparative politics, and it continues to set the standard in examining the purpose of government and comparing the world's diverse political systems. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, this text's opening chapters outline key concepts in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.60! \| first editions \| SVS

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