O'connell Diane (91 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Marta Tienda sees life stories in numbers. She is a sociologist, a scientist who studies human society. Numbers are the tools she uses to uncover fascinating information about people and their behavior. As the daughter of an illegal Mexican immigrant, Marta Tienda understands the pain of growing up poor. When her family had to pick crops to earn money, Marta saw firsthand the tough conditions that migrant workers had to endure. It was an experience she would never forget. Marta vowed to use her creativity, strong spirit, and positive attitude to empower those who are less fortunate. Today Marta (TM)s expertise is helping government leaders create equal opportunities for millions of people, using numbers to understand why some people have more than others, like a better job, a college education, or a nicer house. People Person is the fascinating story of a Mexican American girl raised in a home without books who grew up to become one of the world (TM)s leading sociologists. Marta Tienda (TM)s life story bursts with bravery and determination it will surely affect readers of all ages. This title aligns to Common Core standards: Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Marta Tienda sees life stories in numbers. She is a sociologist, a scientist who studies human society. Numbers are the tools she uses to uncover fascinating information about people and their behavior. As the daughter of an illegal Mexican immigrant, Marta Tienda understands the pain of growing up poor. When her family had to pick crops to earn money, Marta saw firsthand the tough conditions that migrant workers had to endure. It was an experience she would never forget. Marta vowed to use her creativity, strong spirit, and positive attitude to empower those who are less fortunate. Today Marta (TM)s expertise is helping government leaders create equal opportunities for millions of people, using numbers to understand why some people have more than others, like a better job, a college education, or a nicer house. People Person is the fascinating story of a Mexican American girl raised in a home without books who grew up to become one of the world (TM)s leading sociologists. Marta Tienda (TM)s life story bursts with bravery and determination it will surely affect readers of all ages. This title aligns to Common Core standards: Interest Level Grades 6 - 8; Reading Level Grade level Equivalent: 7.1: Lexile Measure: 1080L; DRA: Not Available; Guided Reading: Z.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Are you struggling to turn your great idea into an even better novel? Learn how to craft a compelling story right from the start. Is your dream of writing a novel sitting in a desk drawer or in a forgotten folder of your computer? Have you spent countless hours on endless draft revisions without making much progress? Have you given up hope of writing a manuscript you can truly be proud of? Today's the day to take charge of your writing career. Let veteran book editor Diane O'Connell show you how. Drawing on her years of experience working with novelists for a major publishing house, O'Connell's guide is a must-read if you want to improve your storytelling. While most books on writing are written by authors, the award-winning The Novel-Maker's Handbook is different. Experienced editors know that successful books aren't just about technique. You need to create a compelling story arc and pitch it in a way that gets noticed. O'Connell's gem is the only book that provides first-time novelists with a proven system for writing a book in less time while improving all facets of your storytelling. In The Novel-Maker's Handbook, you'll discover: - How to write your novel with ease to get your book right the first time - How to fully understand the techniques needed to polish your novel into a must-read - How to draw from the tactics of bestselling authors to write your own page-turners - How to identify your weak spots and exactly what to do to fix them - How to build life-long skills as a writer, and much, much more Whether you want to prepare for National Novel Writing Month or simply try to improve your craft, The Novel-Maker's Handbook will help you grow in your quest to become a published novelist. If you like straightforward, insightful, and razor-sharp writing guides, then you'll love Diane O'Connell's career-changing book. Buy The Novel-Maker's Handbook to start building your great novel today.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Are you struggling to turn your great idea into an even better novel? Learn how to craft a compelling story right from the start. Is your dream of writing a novel sitting in a desk drawer or in a forgotten folder of your computer? Have you spent countless hours on endless draft revisions without making much progress? Have you given up hope of writing a manuscript you can truly be proud of? Today's the day to take charge of your writing career. Let veteran book editor Diane O'Connell show you how. Drawing on her years of experience working with novelists for a major publishing house, O'Connell's guide is a must-read if you want to improve your storytelling. While most books on writing are written by authors, the award-winning The Novel-Maker's Handbook is different. Experienced editors know that successful books aren't just about technique. You need to create a compelling story arc and pitch it in a way that gets noticed. O'Connell's gem is the only book that provides first-time novelists with a proven system for writing a book in less time while improving all facets of your storytelling. In The Novel-Maker's Handbook, you'll discover: - How to write your novel with ease to get your book right the first time - How to fully understand the techniques needed to polish your novel into a must-read - How to draw from the tactics of bestselling authors to write your own page-turners - How to identify your weak spots and exactly what to do to fix them - How to build life-long skills as a writer, and much, much more Whether you want to prepare for National Novel Writing Month or simply try to improve your craft, The Novel-Maker's Handbook will help you grow in your quest to become a published novelist. If you like straightforward, insightful, and razor-sharp writing guides, then you'll love Diane O'Connell's career-changing book. Buy The Novel-Maker's Handbook to start building your great novel today.…

Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. A near fine to fine copy in pictorial wraps with slight amount of shelf wear; 2nd printing. Illustrated; 4to., 108 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0.

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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Library Binding. Condition: Good. some wear, Ex-Library: contains identifying library markings but withdrawn from circulation.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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