In Simple & Direct, Jacques Barzun, celebrated author and educator, distills from a lifetime of writing and teaching his thoughts about the craft of writing. In chapters on diction, syntax, tone, meaning, composition, and revision, Barzun describes and prescribes the techniques to correct even the most ponderous style. Exercises, model passages -- both literary and unorthodox -...(展开全部)

The Official SAT Study Guide is the only book that features official SAT practice tests created by the test maker. It's packed with the information students need to get ready for the exam. They’ll gain valuable experience by taking eight practice tests and receiving estimated scores. With 900 pages and 21 chapters, the book helps students raise their confidence by reviewing co...(展开全部)

The Official SAT Study Guide is the only book that features official SAT practice tests created by the test maker. It's packed with the information students need to get ready for the exam. They’ll gain valuable experience by taking eight practice tests and receiving estimated scores. With 900 pages and 21 chapters, the book helps students raise their confidence by reviewing co...(展开全部)

A fter a lifetime of writing and editing prose, Jacques Barzun has set down his view of the best ways to improve one's style. His discussions of diction, syntax, tone, meaning, composition, and revision guide the reader through the technique of making the written word clear and agreeable to read. Exercises, model passages both literary and casual, and hundreds of amusing exampl...(展开全部)

《SAT/ACT/AP必考美国历史》是一本旨在帮助想要留学海外的学生复习备考美国历史科目而编写的一本参考书。历史是反映学生思维能力的一面明镜。TheCollegeBoard（美国大学理事会）将历史学科纳入标准化和能力考试，并不是为了考验莘莘学子的记忆力，而是通过对历史的解读考查学生的思维高度——论学识，是否能用缜密清晰的因果逻辑线串起美国建国200余年以来的大事件；论思维，能否跳出框架，用具有军事高度的眼光对世界各国的发展与未来做出比较、分析与预判；论语言组织，能否在有限的时间内，将严密的思维付诸笔端

The best way to prepare for standardized tests is to practice, and this resource offers you 11 prime opportunities to do just that! 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT includes ·10 practice SATs and 1 practice PSAT ·Detailed answer explanations for every question ·Online score reports that allow you to discover your strengths and weaknesses on each test ·An insider’s guide ...(展开全部)

The best way to prepare for standardized tests is to practice, and this resource offers you 11 prime opportunities to do just that! 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT includes ·10 practice SATs and 1 practice PSAT ·Detailed answer explanations for every question ·Online score reports that allow you to discover your strengths and weaknesses on each test ·An insider’s guide ...(展开全部)