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Are viruses living? How does photosynthesis occur? Is cloning a form of sexual or asexual reproduction? What is Anton van Leeuwenhoek known for? With Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide , Second Edition, you’ll discover the answers to these questions and many more. Steven Garber explains all the major biological concepts and terms in this newly revised edition, including the origin of life, evolution, cell biology, reproduction, physiology, and botany. The step-by-step, clearly structured format of Biology makes it fully accessible to all levels of students, providing an easily understood, comprehensive treatment of all aspects of life science. more...

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The Best Law Schools’ Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct from one of the country’s toughest admissions boardrooms. Curll gives law students all the tips and techniques they need to stay ahead. more...

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The Right Phrase for the Right Situation--Every Time. You've taken the GMAT, your transcript is in order, and you're ready to apply to business schools. Your personal statement and the interview are your major opportunity to distinguish yourself from the pack and demonstrate your full potential. Perfect Phrases for Business School Acceptance gives you the phrases, statements, and approaches that will help you write a compelling essay, succeed at the interview, and stand out from your competition.: Provides precise and effective language for applications, essays, interviews; Covers a wide range of potential answers to difficult questions; Guides you through the stages of the interview process more...

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This guide is based on the College Entrance Examination Board. test in Advanced Placement United States History. The guide covers what most. U.S. history students study in high school and college. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in U.S. History, particularly high school. and college students. Features.:.; Fully illustrated.; Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Use your down time to prepare for an exam.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. Colonial America: Brief overview of European history (before. 1492) | Pre-Columbian America (before 1492) | Early Colonial Period (1492 -. 1607) | The English Colonies (1607 - 1754) | Road to Revolution (1754 - 1774). The Republic until 1877: The American Revolution (1774 -. 1783) | A New Nation is Formed (1783 - 1787) | US Presidents before George Washington. | The Early Years of the Constitutional Republic (1787 - 1800) | Jeffersonian. Republicanism (1800 - 1824) | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny (1824. - 1849) | Friction Between the States (1849 - 1860) | State's Rights (1787-1865). | Intro to Secession | Farewell to the Star-Spangled Banner (1860 - 1861) |. The Civil War (1860 - 1865) | Reconstruction (1865 - 1877). The Republic 1877 to 2000: The Age of Invention and the Gilded. Age (1877 - 1900) | The Progressive Era (1900 - 1914) | World War I and the. Treaty of Versailles (1914 - 1920) | The Roaring Twenties and Prohibition (1920. - more...

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Often treated by Americans as an exceptional form of warfare, insurgency is anything but. Spanning the globe, centuries, and societies, insurgency is quite common. Given the threat insurgency presents to U.S. interests and allies around the world, the importance of counterinsurgency is no surprise. However, history has shown that insurgencies are rarely defeated by outside powers. Rather, the best role for outsiders is an indirect one: training, advising, and equipping the local nation, which must win the war politically and militarily. And while counterinsurgency might seem to be a task most suited to ground forces, air power has much to contribute. These facts combine to suggest that advising, training, and equipping partner air forces will be a key component of U.S. counterinsurgency efforts worldwide. The authors note that, if the Air Force is to participate in these tasks, it will need to make counterinsurgency an institutional priority, developing the capabilities of its personnel both as advisors and trainers and as combatants, as well as developing the necessary institutional support structures. more...

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