Global Movie Magazine Networks by Eric Hoyt (University of California Press) Price verified 29 minutes ago

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. This groundbreaking collection of essays from leading film historians features original research on movie magazines published in China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Latin America, South Korea, the U.S., and beyond. Vital resources for the study of film history and culture, movie magazines are frequently cited as sources, but rarely centered as objects of study. Global Movie Magazine Networks does precisely that, revealing the hybridity, heterogeneity, and connectivity of movie magazines and the important role they play in the intercontinental exchange of information and ideas about cinema. Uniquely, the contributors in this book have developed their critical analysis alongside the collaborative work of building digital resources, facilitating the digitization of more than a dozen of these historic magazines on an ...

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Jacob Understands Responsibility: A Story About Duty and Commitment for Kids (Life Skills and Virtues for Children) by Ahoy Publications (15 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

Explore the Power of Responsibility: Jacob's Journey to Understanding - A Captivating Children's Book Filled with Adventure and Valuable Life Lessons! In Jacob Understands Responsibility: A Story About Duty and Commitment for Kids, young readers will embark on a thrilling adventure alongside Jacob, a curious and imaginative little boy searching for the meaning of responsibility. After a day of play and exploration, Jacob sets off on an extraordinary quest to unlock the secrets of responsibility. In an old, abandoned castle, he encounters a wise old man who guides him through a series of challenges and enlightening experiences. With each obstacle he overcomes, Jacob's understanding of responsibility deepens, like a muscle growing stronger with use. Join Jacob as he navigates the castle's mysteries, learns important life lessons, and forges meaningful connections with newfound friends. Along the way, he discovers that taking responsibility for his actions leads to a sense of ...

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Inking Eagle: Forbidden Love Romantic Suspense Motorcycle Club Novel (Charon MC Book 1) by Khloe Wren (1,134 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

The sins of her father will be her undoing... unless a hero rides to her rescue. As the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nears, Silk struggles to avoid all reminders of the day she was orphaned. She's working hard in her tattoo shop, Silky Ink, and working even harder to keep her eyes and her hands off her bodyguard, Eagle. She'd love to forget her sorrows in his strong arms. But Eagle is a prospect in the Charon MC, and her uncle is the VP. As a Daughter of the Club, she's off limits to the former Marine. But not for long. As soon as he patches in, he intends to claim Silk for his old lady. He'll wear her ink, and she'll wear his patch. Too late, they learn that Silk's father had dark secrets, ones that have lived beyond his grave. When demons from the past come for Silk, Eagle will need all the skills he learned in the Marines to get his woman back safe, and keep her that way. *** Inking Eagle is book 1 in the Charon MC series, but can be read as a stand alone ***

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Would You Rather for Kids, Christmas Edition: 300+ Holiday-Themed Try Not to Laugh Questions and Hilarious Scenarios (The Joy Vault) by Ahoy Publications (22 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Get ready for a ho-ho-hilarious Christmas celebration that will have kids laughing all season long! "Would You Rather for Kids - Christmas Edition" is jam-packed with over 300 holiday-themed "try not to laugh" questions and hilarious scenarios. It's the perfect book to add extra cheer and laughter to your Christmas celebrations with family and friends! Inside, you'll find: • Snowflakes and Stockings: Would You Rather?: Get ready to make tough choices with these fun and festive "would you rather" scenarios that will have everyone giggling. • Reindeer Riddles: Test your wits with these brain-teasing riddles that will keep you entertained for hours. • Christmas Morning Marvels: Pick Your Present: Discover the ultimate gift-giving challenge as you navigate through a series of Christmas morning scenarios and choose your present of choice. • Yuletide Yummies: 20 Delicious Christmas Treats: Dive into mouthwatering descriptions of 20 delectable Christmas treats that will have ...

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History of Mexico: 1000 Interesting Facts from Ancient Times to the Present (Curious Histories Collection) by Ahoy Publications (54 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover the captivating history of Mexico through 1000 Interesting Facts! This book takes you on a thrilling journey through time, from ancient civilizations to modern-day Mexico. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about Mexico's rich heritage, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone! Inside, you'll explore: • The remarkable Pre-Columbian era and the advanced civilizations that flourished • The dramatic conquest and colonization of Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors • The intense Chichimeca War and its impact on Mexican society • The inspiring Mexican War of Independence and the birth of a nation • The turbulent years of the First Mexican Empire and Republic • The legendary Texas War of Independence and its significance in Mexican-American relations • The Centralist Mexican Republic and its challenges in maintaining control • The fierce Caste War of Yucatán and indigenous resistance • The devastating Mexican-American War and ...

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Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that’s not true, but I digress" by Mary Byler (115 Reviews)    Price verified 40 minutes ago

If you believe that all Amish people are truly good and should never be criticized for anything, this is not your story. You should go find another story to read that puts them on a pedestal. Don't bother reading this book! This book is a story of childhood trauma, desperation and survival as a born Amish, queer, neurodivergent and AFAB person in America's Amish country, with oppression and silencing from all sides. A collective failure of adults within Medical, Secular and Amish communities to provide safety to abused children. How many more children are there like this? How long are we, collectively sitting back and allowing these human rights violations to continue in the land of the brave and home of the free?

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Try Not to Laugh Christmas Challenge: 201+ Holiday-Themed Runny Knock-Knock Jokes, Silly Trivia Questions and Hilarious Would-You-Rather Scenarios ... by Ahoy Publications (23 Reviews)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Laugh and Jingle All the Way: Get Ready for Fun with Try Not to Laugh - Christmas Challenge! Get ready for a super fun Christmas treat that will make your holiday gatherings unforgettable! "Try Not to Laugh - Christmas Challenge" is filled with over 201 hilarious knock-knock jokes, silly trivia questions, and funny would-you-rather scenarios. It's the perfect book to add extra joy to your Christmas celebrations with family and friends! Inside, you'll find: • Deck the Halls with Knock-Knock Classics: Enjoy classic knock-knock jokes with a Christmas twist that will make everyone burst into laughter. • Mistletoe Mischief: 20 Cheeky Jokes: Have a giggle with these mischievous Christmas jokes that are guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone's faces. • 30 Cool Christmas Quiz Questions: Test your knowledge with fun trivia about Christmas and impress your loved ones with your holiday smarts. • Snowman Stand Up: 20 Classic Christmas Funnies: Get ready for some seriously funny ...

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Easier English for Dyslexics 11: R, UR, OW / OU, OI / OY by D M Baker (1 Review)    Price verified 9 minutes ago

Read / Spell... Better... Faster Pictures for Easier Letter-Sound Recall The Easier English series is a visual aid to decrease learning time, enhance retrieval and increase retention of letters and sounds. This imaginative memory system includes pictures, colors, silly phrases and repetition to aid recall of the English sound code. Easier English for Dyslexics 11 focuses on the sounds and spelling patterns of OW/OU vowel, OI/OY vowel and UR vowel as well as the letter R and how it affects vowel sounds. We'll look at words like car and war where the letter R changes the vowel sound. At the end of this book are some words with the letter R that are homophones, words that sound the same but are spelled differently (bear and bare). The purpose of these few examples is to show that the same sound patterns can be different spelling patterns. Just what you need The 18 short ebooks in Easier English focus on building phonological awareness, a key reading skill. Though designed for older ...

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Both Barrels: Going Southern by Charlie B Harry (3 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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Mike's Magic Paper by Alquin Gliane (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Mike's Magic Paper solves many of life's problems. From sickness, to friendlessness, and even bad hair - Mike has the Magic Paper to cure it!

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Cicatrices Marcadas: Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect Mafia - En Español nº 1) (Spanish Edition) by Neva Altaj (1,944 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Nina Encantadora, cautivadora y seductora, y un asesino de sangre fría. De todos modos, me casé con el Pakhan de la Bratva rusa. Tuve que hacerlo. Era parte del trato. Ahora, estoy fingiendo felicidad conyugal, mientras tiemblo de miedo, Y no puedo esperar a estar fuera de las garras de este hombre despiadado. Roman Consigo todo lo que deseo. Y quiero a esta pequeña manipuladora perfectamente imperfecta. La forma en que puede engañar a cualquiera haciéndole creer que está locamente enamorada de mí, solo me hace desearla todavía más. Ella aún no lo sabe, pero no voy a dejarla ir. El trato está cancelado. *Cicatrices Marcadas es una novela completa con varias escenas ardientes, sin infidelidad y un final feliz garantizado. Este es el primer libro de la serie de mafia de Perfecta Imperfección, y en comparación con los otros libros de la serie, no es muy oscuro. Cicatrices Marcadas es ante todo una historia de amor que se centra en la relación entre Nina y Roman, ...

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Coeurs cicatrisés (Traduit) (Litterature roumaine traduite t. 2) (French Edition) by Max Blecher (12 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

« C?urs cicatrisés » est la traduction inédite en langue française du second roman de Max Blecher (1909-1938) « Inimi cicatrizate » (1937) déjà traduit en plusieurs autres langues. Dans son inévitable « Histoire de la littérature roumaine des origines jusqu'à nos jours » (1941), George Calinescu estime que :« [ce] roman apparaît comme une imitation de « Der Zauberberg » de Thomas Mann. En lieu et place du sanatorium alpin accueillant des malades atteints de tuberculose pulmonaire, nous avons devant nous un sanatorium maritime des malades atteints de tuberculose osseuse. Comme chez Thomas Mann, les malades mènent une vie individuelle et complète dans un univers qui leur est propre. Tout ce qui relève de la physiologie est remarquable. De ce point de vue, le roman constitue un reportage de grande qualité. L'application du plâtre, la souffrance du malade d'être momifié vivant, le prurit, la crasse inhérente, les fistules, sont autant de moments dramatiques qui ...

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SEASONS AND WEATHER - Basic Set: English Language (Toddler's Vocabulary Booster Book 17) by Mary Monette Barbaso (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Embark on an educational journey with your little ones as they delve into the captivating world of seasons and weather through the enchanting pages of "Toddler Vocabulary Booster - Seasons and Weather." Have you ever been bombarded with curious questions from your child about the changing seasons and unpredictable weather? If so, this e-book is here to provide the perfect answers, designed especially for young minds eager to learn. In this thoughtfully crafted basic set version, your child will be introduced to the wonders of nature in a way that's engaging and understandable. The e-book takes them on an exploration of the four seasons, unraveling the mysteries behind why leaves change colors, why snow falls, and why flowers bloom at different times of the year. What sets this e-book apart is its emphasis on interactive learning. Not only will your child learn about the months within each season and the various types of weather, but they will also be delighted by the inclusion of ...

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Speed Reading Simplified for Beginners: How You Can Double Your Reading Speed With an 8 Minute Exercise!: - Along with 7 Bad Reading Habits & 7 ... by Jon Bjarnason (SpeedReadingSimplified.com) (31 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In this book, you will find: • The 8 Minute CORE Speed Reading EXERCISE to DOUBLE Your Reading Speed! • Access to Your FREE Online Course at www.SpeedReadingSimplified.com • 7 Simple Steps That Will Help You Read on a Tablet, eReader or Phone • 7 Bad Reading Habits • 7 Common Misconceptions About Reading. Why this is the book for you? In the last 17 years, I have focused on only one thing in my life, to help over 16.000 people become more skilled readers in group sessions and private online coaching. One thing I noticed about all of them is the simple fact that holds true for everyone. Reading is a skill, and like any skill, it can be mastered if you put your mind to it and exercise and train your skills. No matter what age, social group, income, everyone who wants to achieve better reading skills can do it. A man who reads only one book a year will never have the same skill as a man who reads a book a week. He can achieve the same skill, but only by taking the time ...

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How to Increase Website Traffic: Learn How to Promote Your Website and Get More Traffic by Donavan Westerfield (8 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you want to increase the exposure of your website and expand its visitor base, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. The real world has moved online, and so has the money. And while the world may be getting smaller, the internet is rapidly getting much larger, and we all want a piece of the pie. Whether it's for a blog, commercial website, making money through online advertising, or increased exposure for your business, today's currency of success relies heavily on the science of cultivating greater website traffic. Getting more visitors to your website is a job so simple it can be performed by anyone with the basic understanding of how to operate a computer. This book will divulge a myriad of techniques that are regularly employed by amateurs and professionals alike, all geared towards a singular purpose: driving more traffic to your website. These methods are infinitely easier than you originally thought they would be, and ...

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Kid Quiz! Trivia Questions for Big Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends by J.M. Paris (65 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Calling all Thomas the Tank Engine Fans!! This is a quiz trivia book for all young Thomas & Friends fans. Read this book with them and see how many questions they can answer! Trivia questions about the engines and crews on the Island of Sodor. Name the engine numbers 1 through 10. Name the colors of the engines. A great book to read to young Thomas fans!

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Winston the Amazing Dog: An Upbeat Analogy About Diabetes (You Can Do It! Book 2) by Eleanor Troutt (Troutt Publications) (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Winston the Amazing Dog starts out in life as a guard dog. However, before long, he discovers that he has a talent that makes him a famous performer in a circus. But when he is diagnosed with diabetes he thinks his circus career is over. However when he receives the proper treatment, he is not only able to perform his famous stunt again, but he goes on to become even more famous! The message in this upbeat analogy is that diabetes does not have to stop a person from becoming anything they want to be - just with a few adjustments! This book could also be used by an adult who has diabetes to explain to a child what living with diabetes is like for them.

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Picturing English 4: Vowel Sound Stories for Teens & Adults by Doris Baker (3 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Picturing English 4 includes nine stories for beginning adult ESL students who need help mastering English sound and letter patterns. Like phonics readers for children learning written English, these simplistic stories for ESL adults are designed to be instructive. ESL teachers could use these materials to review and reinforce the vowel sounds and spelling patterns in English. Dyslexic ESL students may find this narrative approach to English vowel spelling patterns helps them remember those patterns. Also, Spanish speaking ESL students may benefit if they confuse English and Spanish vowel sounds. And for an even more indepth look at English spelling and sound patterns see Easier English for Dyslexics ebook series at Amazon. Picturing English 4 focuses on English vowel sounds with more complex spelling patterns than those in Picturing English 3. Also included is an explanation for when to pronounce 'ed' at the end of past tense words. Idioms are explained, unusual silent letters ...

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Deja's Dream (Tri Color Series Book 1) by Brianna York (84 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Horse-mad Deja Jackson has just moved to a new town after her parents' divorce. She starts taking riding lessons in her new town at Tricolor Farms where she meets two new best friends. She also falls in love with her lesson horse, Macintosh. He's the best horse she has ever ridden but he's also for sale. With the help of her two new best friends, Deja dreams up a plan to be able to buy Mac. Can three girls in middle school figure out how to buy a horse for Deja and make her dream a reality?

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Gunner: The Hacker's Code: An Anathergians Novella by Michelle C Reilly (CreateSpace) (19 Reviews)    Price verified 19 minutes ago

The Anathergians Saga continues... It's a Fight Against the Sins of Sin City IMMORTAL Gunner is an immortal Anathergian warrior sworn to protect the humans of the world his race adopted thousands of years ago. He's also a genius when it comes to computers. DANGER When fellow hacker Nay tells Gunner her sister disappeared, he volunteers to help find her. What at first appears to be a kidnapping turns out to be a small part in a much larger Las Vegas crime ring. Danger haunts them at every turn and the situation gets deep -- as does Gunner and Nay's relationship. DETERMINED Together, they're pulled in to the human trafficking network where Gunner fights to not only save Nay and her sister, but many others caught up in the nightmare of being forced to sell their bodies for sex.

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Easier English for Dyslexics 10: Review by D M Baker (2 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

Read / Spell... Better... Faster Pictures for Easier Letter-Sound Recall The Easier English series is a visual aid to decrease learning time, enhance retrieval and increase retention of letters and sounds. This imaginative memory system includes pictures, colors, silly phrases and repetition to aid recall of the English sound code. Easier English for Dyslexics 10 reviews the sounds of of W, L, Y, AW, long-OO and short-oo covered in the two previous ebooks in the series to provide more practice with this group of sounds. It also reviews vowel sounds that contain the letters W and Y as well as UL sound endings (LE, EL, IL and AL). Just what you need The 18 short ebooks in Easier English focus on building phonological awareness, a key reading skill. Though designed for older dyslexics, the series could be adapted for use by younger children or for English as a Second Language students. Your child may not need to study all 18 ebooks. Use just what you need. • You don't need ...

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Writer’s Little Black Book: Problems, Solutions and Advice To Help Write, Publish and Profit by Bob Mayer (Cool Gus) (6 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. Written by a multi-bestselling author with over three decades of experience at all levels and types of publishing. From traditional publishing to indie publishing to published by an Amazon imprint, Bob has seen it all. He is one of the world's top selling authors across multi-genres. He discusses the entire arc of a writer's career, from the habits needed to the idea for stories to plot to the writing itself, characters and then editing. He also gives hard-earned advice on how to sell your writing and the intricacies of the publishing business. He covers over 100 common mistakes writers make at all levels of their career and then gives advice on how to overcome those mistakes. Many of these are mistakes he made in the course of his own career and he constantly goes back to make sure he doesn't make them again. There is also a bonus section debunking 10 common myths about publishing. For the writer or to give ...

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mindset master: My Mindset Yoga Book: A Journey of Yoga, Affirmations, and Handwriting Practice by Melissa Russo (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Join Zen, the Mindset Master Monkey, on a journey of positive mindset exploration. You will be guided into yoga poses to relax and strengthen your body, have the opportunity to practice your handwriting skills with affirmations to focus your mind, and proceed on your own quest of Mindset Mastery! Ideal for children 3-8 years old. Almost every other page has handwriting practice with affirmations related to each yoga pose! A free downloadable printable of these handwriting practices pages is available for the Kindle version! In collaboration with Yoga Journeys educational nonprofit, our Mindset Master books are dedicated to supporting healthy habits and routines for families while laying the foundations for lifelong mindset skills. Learn more about Yoga Journeys kids television series, healthy home family resources, and all of our Mindset Master Books including our Bedtime Gratitude Journal at LiveYourRadiantLife.com

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Peaceful Personal Finance: A Short Read on the Basics of Personal Finance and Planning by Hema Singh (91 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Take Control of Your Finances for a Financially Peaceful Life. An actionable guide to personal finance. This is a perfect guide, especially for beginners. Personal finance is an integral part of life, still, it is very little understood. Most people know only bits and pieces about personal finance. This book tries to enlighten the most important concepts in personal finance, i.e. developing a framework. Learning personal finance is easy and a life-long process. Follow a few simple steps to achieve financial security. This little guide aims to provide a framework for peaceful investing for your life goals. The concepts presented in this book will help you in achieving financial freedom/independence. Earning a high income is not the prerequisite to becoming rich, although it helps. Nonetheless, the most important step towards becoming rich is developing a framework and following it religiously. Happy reading!

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What about Hailey? (What about? Book 1) by R. Jetleb (29 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Hailey Williams is looking for a forever family for herself and her six-year-old brother Dylan. It's been three years since their parents were killed in a freak car accident; three years of foster homes and broken promises. Hailey has just about given up hope - she's sure with her and Dylan's health issues no one will ever want to adopt them. The Marcottes are looking for their forever family too - and they want Hailey and Dylan to be it. Dylan settles into the new family unit quickly and comfortably, but Hailey is struggling - she doesn't know if she can trust the Marcottes - the adoption is so far away, anything could go wrong - and what if they forget about their real parents? Hailey can see how much the Marcottes care for Dylan, but what about Hailey?

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My Mum said Everyone is different in different ways: A Funny Children's Book about Self Acceptance, Managing Difficult Behaviours, Feelings and Rules ... by Katalin Sohonyai (3 Reviews)    Price verified 12 hours ago

A colorful, funny picture book about how to manage difficult behaviours, feelings and emotions. For all the children to understand and accept themselves and others with differences. For those children struggling, this story will help them to understand that it is OK to be different because it makes them unique! We must learn that there is a time and place to do everything and that listening to the parents and teachers at school as well as following the rules keeps everyone SAFE!

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200 Creative Ways To Stop Spending And Start Saving Box Set (6 in 1): Learn Simple Tips To Live Frugal And Lower Your Bills Right Now (Simple Living ... by Kathy Stanton (15 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Book 1: Cheapskate Living And Loving It: 50 Creative Ways To Save Money, Live A Frugal Lifestyle And Enjoy Life Debt Free Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... • How to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill • How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill • Creative Ways to Save Big Money on Your Cable and Phone Bill! • Numerous Helpful Strategies to Cut Back Spending in Your Life • Additional Step By Step Strategies To Help You Save Even More in Your Daily Life! • How to Get Out of Debt For Good! • How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle • Much, much more! Book 2: Spending Less and Loving It: 50 Creative Ways To Manage Your Money, Set Up A Budget And Achieve Financial Success In This Book You Will Learn... • What Does an Effective Budget Look Like? • Some Helpful Ways to Budget Money • Exploring Some Creative Ways to Save Money • Learning the Importance of Investigating Your Purchases • The Trick to Finding a Creative Budget • Looking Forward to the ...

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Ielts Academic Vocabulary: Master 1000+ Academic Vocabularies By Topics Explained In 10 Minutes A Day (Book 2) by Rachel Mitchell (5 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Hurry up and get YOUR copy today for 2.99 only? Regular price at 6.99? IELTS Academic Vocabulary: Master 1000+ Academic Vocabularies by Topics Explained in 10 Minutes a Day! • Are you finding IELTS exam difficult and struggling with it? • Are you looking for an Ielts vocabulary book that helps you achieve an 8.0+ for lexical resource band score in an effortless way? • Would you like to learn all 1000+ IELTS academic vocabularies in just 10 minutes a day? If your answer is "yes" to these above questions, then this book is perfect for you. This book is well designed and written by an experienced native teacher from the USA who has been teaching IELTS for over 10 years. She really is the expert in training IELTS for students at each level. In this book, she will provide you withover 1000Academic Vocabularies explained to help you easily achieve an 8.0+ for the IELTS Lexical Resource Band Score, even if your vocabulary is not rich enough from the beginning. This book will also ...

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