Sister Carrie

Sister Carrie

Author: Theodore Dreiser

Publisher: Modern Library

Published: 2000-11-01

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 0679641386

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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time 'American writing, before and after Dreiser's time, differed almost as much as biology before and after Darwin,' said H. L. Mencken. Sister Carrie, Dreiser's great first novel, transformed the conventional 'fallen woman' story into a bold and truly innovative piece of fiction when it appeared in 1900. Naïve young Caroline Meeber, a small-town girl seduced by the lure of the modern city, becomes the mistress of a traveling salesman and then of a saloon manager, who elopes with her to New York. Both its subject matter and Dreiser's unsparing, nonjudgmental approach made Sister Carrie a controversial book in its time, and the work retains the power to shock readers today. 'Sister Carrie came to housebound and airless America like a great free Western wind, and to our stuffy domesticity gave us the first fresh air since Mark Twain and Whitman,' noted Sinclair Lewis. 'Dreiser enlarged, willy-nilly, by a kind of historical accident if you will, the range of American literature,' observed Robert Penn Warren. '[Sister Carrie] is a vivid and absorbing work of art.'


The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears

The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears

Author: Dinaw Mengestu

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1101217561

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Seventeen years ago, Sepha Stephanos fled the Ethiopian Revolution for a new start in the United States. Now he finds himself running a failing grocery store in a poor African-American section of Washington, D.C., his only companions two fellow African immigrants who share his bitter nostalgia and longing for his home continent. Years ago and worlds away Sepha could never have imagined a life of such isolation. As his environment begins to change, hope comes in the form of a friendship with new neighbors Judith and Naomi, a white woman and her biracial daughter. But when a series of racial incidents disturbs the community, Sepha may lose everything all over again. Watch a QuickTime interview with Dinaw Mengestu about this book.


2018 SAT Reading

2018 SAT Reading

Author: Khalid Khashoggi

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-06-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781548225018

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Featuring the same U.S. and international authors present on the official SAT, this diverse collection of passages is your key to test-taking success! All 500 questions test you exactly as the SAT would, focusing on aspects such as characterization, theme, plot, and main idea. And our 2000 Detailed Answer Explanations will help you understand how to avoid the common traps found on the SAT. Control The Test!(R) now and achieve your goal score!


The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia: A Novel

The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia: A Novel

Author: Mary Helen Stefaniak

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2011-09-19

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0393080447

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A hidden history of the South emerges when a worldly teacher leads Threestep, GA, to reinvent itself, setting in motion events that lead to triumph and tragedy for the black teenager who happens to be the smartest person in Piedmont County, Georgia, in 1938–39. As an epigraph from The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois reminds us at the start of this novel, "Throughout history, the powers of single black men flash here and there like falling stars, and die sometimes before the world has rightly gauged their brightness." Protagonist Theo Boykin is a genius, an artist, an inventor, a Leonardo DaVinci–type, whose talents are sought after by local blacks and whites alike, but even this is not enough to save him. He falls victim to "the tragedy of ignorance and the damage caused by fear," in the words of poet Rita Dove—the first African American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate and a member of the jury that conferred on The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia the 2011 Anisfield-Wolf Award for books that "make a significant contribution to our understanding of racism and our appreciation for the diversity of human cultures." You won't forget Theo Boykin, nor will you forget his friends the Cailiffs, especially Gladys, who tells this story with love and bewilderment, and the teacher, Miss Spivey, who changes all their lives.


SAT Prep 2018 & 2019

SAT Prep 2018 & 2019

Author: Sat Study Guide 2018 & 2019 Team

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781628455212

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SAT Prep 2018 & 2019: SAT Prep Book 2018 & 2019 and Practice Test Questions for the College Board SAT Exam Developed for test takers trying to achieve passing SAT scores, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction to the SAT -Reading -Writing and Language -Mathematics -Essay -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Each section of the test has a comprehensive review that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the SAT. The practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again during your SAT test dates. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes before your SAT registration and overcome them. Understanding the latest SAT testing strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Anyone planning to surpass an average SAT score should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide.


SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Author: PrepVantage

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-02

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781981980932

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To excel on the SAT Reading section, you will need to master two especially demanding passage types. The Literature and History selections involve supremely challenging material. Yet with this book, you can master any passage-from any era-in these especially high-stakes topic areas. Discover the power of the PrepVantage method, and triumph on the SAT Literature and History Passages!


SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Author: Arianna Astuni

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13:

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Recognizing students' widespread frustration with the SAT history passage (also known as "Global Conversation"), IES Test Prep hoped to provide a resource that matches the quality of material tested by the College Board. The SAT Reading: History Passages book contains 50 SAT reading comprehension passages that focus on the struggle for civil and human rights as seen from various points of view and within different political contexts. With these 50 passages, students (and tutors) will also find 500 SAT Reading questions along with 2000 detailed answer explanations! This book has been consulted by 8 teachers and tested on over 1,000 students, a process which has allowed IES to ensure consistency with the official SAT.


McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2018

McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2018

Author: Christopher Black

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2017-04-28

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 1260010392

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Dramatically raise your SAT score with this go-to-study guided filled with test-taking tips, practice tests and more! Includes 4 full-length practice exams We’ve put all our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill SAT to make sure you’re ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you’ll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional SAT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you to succeed on this important test. You’ll get 4 full-length practice tests, hundreds of practice problems, time-saving techniques for each question type, and all the essential facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill SAT, we’ll guide you step-by-step through your preparation program – and give you the tools you need to succeed! Features Include: 4 full-length practice SATs in the book, including a Diagnostic test Comprehensive overview of the current test format, including information on scoring Realistic practice questions with thorough answer explanations that reflect Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, heart of Algebra, and all other questions types you'll see on test day Specific tips for mastering the Reading Comprehension section you won't find anywhere else Hundreds of Math practice questions like the ones on the SAT, covering both grid-ins and multiple choice answers Extensive challenge problems throughout the book that reflect the SAT's most difficult concepts A FREE customizable test planner app to help you organize your study schedule


6 SAT Practice Tests

6 SAT Practice Tests

Author: Philip Geer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 1506271898

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College-bound students will find intensive test-taking practice for the all-important SAT in this latest edition. They’ll find everything they need to ace the test, including: Six full-length practice exams similar in length, structure, question type, and degree of difficulty to the new SAT All questions answered and explained Self-appraisal information for scoring the SAT essay question Test-taking tips and strategies that will help students use this book to their best advantage to maximize their scores This book offers excellent SAT test preparation when used alone, and also makes a fine companion volume for test takers who purchase Barron’s SAT, 29th Edition (978-1-4380-0998-8).


McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2018 Cross-Platform Prep Course

McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2018 Cross-Platform Prep Course

Author: Christopher Black

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2017-04-28

Total Pages: 699

ISBN-13: 1260010414

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Dramatically raise your SAT score with this cross-platform prep course filled with practice tests, powerful analytics, test-taking tips, and more! Includes 8 full-length practice tests, 4 in the book + 4 interactive tests online or the app Planning to take the SAT? We’ve put all our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill SAT to make sure you’re ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you’ll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional SAT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you to succeed on this important test. You’ll get online help, 4 full-length practice tests in the book and 4 more interactive tests online and/or on the app, hundreds of practice problems, time-saving techniques for each question type, and all the essential facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill SAT, we’ll guide you step-by-step through your preparation program – and give you the tools you need to succeed! Features Include: Unique cross-platform format you can access anytime, anywhere 8 practice tests, 4 in the book + 4 interactive tests online for exam readiness Personalized study plan with daily goals Powerful analytics to chart your progress Flashcards, games, and more study tools Social discussion for extra support